HSE Specialist; m​/f​/d

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The role of HSE Specialist directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. Working together as part of the HSE Team, reporting to the HSE Manager or the Plant Manager, the HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs for a specific location to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents.

The HSE Specialist would work closely with Production, Industrial Engineering, Quality and other departments to reach best HSE performance and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety. Your role would be to support the achievement of the best HSE performance, ensure effective execution of HSE programs, and monitor the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

• Lead and monitor implementation of health, safety, occupational and environmental programs to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents for a specific location.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and occupational, health and safety and identify areas for improvement at the local site.
• Execute an environmental and occupational, health and safety training plan together with P&C.
• Develop and manage an environmental and employee health & safety training plan.
• Participate in projects related to continuous improvement in HSE.
• Perform comprehensive analyses of HSE incidents and find root causes, implement required corrective and preventive actions in consultation with internal stakeholders.
• Manage and develop relationships with community groups, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders impacted by the organization's environmental performance.
• Render expert advice and support plant management, facilitate the attainment of safe operating conditions and adherence to all legal requirements.
• Support the HSE Manager and Plant Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining core Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene programs aligned with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards, ensuring consistency and efficiency across Nordex USA Manufacturing, LLC requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the Safety Committee, driving engagement and continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Identify, analyze, and address unsafe conditions within the plant; coach leaders and employees on effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development, maintenance, and ongoing compliance of the Plant Safety Plan.
• Deliver HSE training programs to employees to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor and support the implementation of HSE alerts, notices, and best practices across site operations.
• Track, evaluate, and follow up on proposed HSE improvement initiatives to ensure timely execution.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents, including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and testing of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, HSE degree or other university qualifications (preferred).
• OSHA, or other relevant certification (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in HSE in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to HSE (preferred).
• Able to complete OSHA 30.
• Strong HSE…