HSE Facility Specialist

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Full Time Professional Fremont, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $65,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually

JOB TITLE: HSE Facility Specialist DEPARTMENT: Health, Safety & Environmental

JOB SUMMARY: The HSE Facility Specialist is responsible for working primarily on the manufacturing floor to verify employee and equipment compliance with LOTO (Lock out, Tag out) requirements, conduct OSHA & EPA inspections, and conduct industrial hygiene sampling of various types throughout the facility. This position will conduct HSE audits and inspections on a regular basis.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct LOTO (Lockout Tagout) Periodic Inspections of equipment & personnel covered by the OSHA Lockout standard (29 CFR ), ensuring that each machine and authorized person is audited at least annually.
• Manage Crown Battery’s Exposure Monitoring Program for noise, hazardous chemicals & heat including equipment calibration and data management. Calibrate and maintain exposure monitoring equipment.
• Conduct OSHA & EPA inspections of areas & processes as required (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly & annually)

• Conduct wipe sampling for lead in cafeterias on a weekly basis. Sample other areas upon request.
• Monitor plant ventilation, make‑up air and baghouse systems to verify function & compliance (OSHA required quarterly monitoring of the plant ventilation systems).
• Conduct sound level monitoring annually & after process changes, as required by OSHA’s Hearing Protection Standard. Major processes to be monitored at least annually & new processes after release from engineering for normal production.
• Completed required inspections such as baghouse pressure drop monitoring (daily), hazardous waste area (weekly), storm water drains & detention pond (weekly), visible emission monitoring (weekly), fire extinguisher/eye wash (monthly).
• Assist with new hire & annual employee respirator fit testing.
• Conduct New Hire Safety Orientations when needed.
• Work with hourly employees to improve existing Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) & PPE Assessments ensuring that all JSA’s & PPE assessments are evaluated and updated at least once every three years.
• Maintain the facility Visual Management Safety System including but not limited to Lead Exposure signs, Respirator Area signs, Department PPE Posters, LOTO & Energy Control signs, Robot enclosure signs, Laser Are signs, & Evacuation Route posters.
• Assist with blood lead counseling when & as directed.
• Conduct blood‑lead‑related checks such as red tape audits, facial hair compliance audits, hand wash & shower checks, locker room inspections & respirator compliance audits.
• Be familiar and compliant with the systems, procedures and documentation of the Crown Quality System and how it relates to this position and Crown quality objectives.

ACCOUNTABILITY: This position reports directly to the Health, Safety & Environmental Manager.

DESIRABLE TRAITS: Mechanical and electrical aptitude required for LOTO periodic inspections;
Ability to work efficiently and in a fast‑paced environment’ self‑motivation to effectively troubleshoot; strong communication skills with co‑workers, supervisor, and management; ability to take ownership, have integrity, determination, and flexibility; strong team member skills.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 4‑year degree in related field or equivalent experience required
• 5 year manufacturing/factory experience preferred in a fast paced setting
• Experience with or training in safety and environmental compliance
• Mechanical & electrical aptitude experience or training
• Basic math and computer skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with co‑workers, supervision, and management
• Ability to obtain a forklift and aerial list license, including passing any required physicals

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the…