Bilingual HSE Specialist

Job Description

Bilingual HSE Specialist

Pay: $67K - $72K annually Hours: 40+ hours per week

The HSE Specialist is responsible for leading and supporting health, safety, and environmental programs at the manufacturing facility. This role serves as the primary on‑site subject matter expert for OSHA compliance, incident management, and safety training, and owns the end‑to‑end management of workers’ compensation claims in close partnership with Human Resources. The HSE Specialist provides oversight and direction to the Safety Assistant and plays a key role in promoting a proactive, compliant, and safety‑focused workplace culture.

• Implement, maintain, and support facility health, safety, and environmental programs in compliance with OSHA and applicable regulations
• Interpret OSHA standards and company safety policies and apply them to daily operations
• Conduct regular safety inspections, risk assessments, and hazard analyses
• Maintain and update safety policies, procedures, and documentation
• Incident Management & Workers’ Compensation (Ownership Role)
• Serve as the primary owner of all workers’ compensation claims, including injury reporting, investigation, documentation, and claim coordination
• Lead or oversee incident, accident, and near‑miss investigations, including root cause analysis
• Coordinate medical treatment, provider communication, and claim documentation
• Work closely with Human Resources to provide updates on claim status, restrictions, and return‑to‑work (RTW) eligibility
• Support RTW and light‑duty coordination in collaboration with HR and Operations
• Track injury trends and recommend corrective and preventive actions

• Develop, conduct, and oversee safety training, new hire orientations, and toolbox talks
• Ensure safety training compliance for employees and contractors
• Deliver and support bilingual safety training in English and Spanish
• Promote employee engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement related to safety

• Provide daily guidance, task prioritization, and support to the Safety Assistant
• Review safety inspections, reports, and documentation completed by the Safety Assistant
• Support coaching and professional development of the Safety Assistant

• Oversee PPE standards, inventory processes, and vendor coordination
• Ensure proper chemical handling, labeling, storage, and SDS documentation
• Support environmental compliance activities, including waste handling and disposal
• Serve as a primary point of contact for safety vendors, service providers, and auditors

• Prepare for and participate in internal, customer, and regulatory audits
• Maintain accurate safety metrics, OSHA logs, and compliance records
• Analyze safety data and trends to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support leadership with safety‑related reporting and recommendations

Required

• Bilingual in English and Spanish (required)
• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in an HSE, safety, or compliance role in a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry standards
• Demonstrated experience managing workers’ compensation claims
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Preferred

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field
• OSHA 30-hour General Industry certification
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Experience supporting internal or external safety audits