HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics – Grand Prairie, TX

As an HSE Specialist at Safran Electronics & Defense Avionics, you will be a driving force behind our commitment to workplace health, safety, and environmental excellence. You will play a key role in implementing, monitoring, and improving the HSE Management System for Grand Prairie, TX site. Your expertise and proactive approach will help maintain compliance with legal requirements and ensure a culture focused on accident prevention and environmental protection.

• Health and Safety Compliance:
  Ensure full compliance with OSHA regulations, conducting regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Safety Program Management:
  Implement proactive measures such as hazard communication, injury/illness prevention programs (IIPP), and emergency response plans.
• Accident Investigations:
  Lead investigations into workplace incidents and accidents to identify root causes and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
• Fire Life Safety Program:
  Oversee the inspection and maintenance of the firefighting system to ensure facilities are in good condition and meet local code requirements.
• Emergency Response Coordination:
  Serve as the primary point of contact for emergency response situations, coordinating evacuations, drills, and ensuring readiness for unforeseen events.
• Reporting and Documentation:
  Maintain accurate records of all health and safety incidents, training, inspections, and compliance activities; prepare and submit required regulatory reports to federal and state agencies.
• Training and
  
  Education:
  
  Develop and deliver safety training programs covering emergency procedures, PPE usage, hazardous materials handling, and ergonomic practices.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Work closely with leadership to continuously improve protocols, enhancing the overall safety culture.
• General:
  Interact with police, fire, city and other government authorities for inspections and develop program plans for critical programs.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field – or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in an HSE role, preferably in manufacturing, electronics, or industrial environments.
• OSHA certification required; additional certifications such as ISO 14001 auditor, environmental compliance, hazardous materials are a plus.

• Technical
  
  Skills:
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and state/local regulations.
• Familiarity with risk assessment, incident investigation, root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with HSE management software preferred.
• Behavioral
  
  Skills:
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective problem‑solving.
• Proactive, collaborative, adaptable to a fast‑paced, multi‑site environment.
• Customer‑service mindset, able to influence and motivate for safety and improvement.

• Work in both office and manufacturing/field environments.
• Occasionally lift/move up to 75 pounds and work at heights when required.
• Available for on‑call HSE support.
• Potential travel up to 10% to locations including Irvine, Calexico, Redmond, and Mexicali.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Human Resources

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

$78,800.00 - $ (Dallas, TX)