Entry Level Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Zeeco, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist to support HSE matters at our Broken Arrow facility. The role ensures compliance with internal policies and external regulations while coordinating safety programs and training records.

The ideal candidate will pursue a related Bachelor’s degree, understand federal/state/local regulations, and bring a strong environment/industrial hygiene background. Remote support, industrial exposure, and after-hours flexibility are valued.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or similar.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong environmental and industrial hygiene background preferred.
• Experience in an industrial fabrication, or manufacturing environment preferred.
• 1 st aid, CPR, AED, certification/experience preferred.
• Experience in providing remote support.
• Experience and/or knowledge with waste handling requirements.
• Familiar with hazard analysis process and mitigation techniques.
• Proficient in basic application software systems (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skill.

Responsibilities

• Works to ensure compliance with government laws, regulations and Zeeco policies.
• Coordinates and executes safety and environmental programs to ensure practical, cost-effective measures are in place.
• Provides support to internal and external customers, and other remote locations.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain records for applicable HSE training.
• Conducts safety and/or environmental audits, inspects facilities to ensure safe working environment, and compliance with the HSE management system.
• Maintain a positive and proactive HSE culture through interaction.
• Gather, track, and trend statistical information.
• Interact with employees and area leadership to ensure safe work practices.
• Support incident investigation process, including tracking of action item completion.
• Perform, track, and/or facilitate all applicable HSE related inspections.
• Aid in determining practical and cost-effective control measures for identified hazards.
• Participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Work with other support groups to add insight to applicable HSE requirements.
• Work with vendors to maintain appropriate and cost effective HSE supplies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required, less than 10% of the time.
• Ability to provide support after hours as needed.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or similar

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Outlook

Job description

Zeeco fosters a robust work environment where employees, from engineering teams to support groups, benefit from a strong culture, trained leadership, and opportunities for growth. Zeeco collaborates with the biggest names in the industry, enabling individuals to broaden their skills alongside teams of subject matter experts.

Job Title

Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Reports To

Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Job Summary

The HSE Specialist position will provide support in relation to all HSE matters, and ensuring compliance with all internal policies and external legal requirements. This position will be located at our Broken Arrow facility.

Job Duties

• Works to ensure compliance with government laws, regulations and Zeeco policies
• Coordinates and executes safety and environmental programs to ensure practical, cost-effective measures are in place
• Provides support to internal and external customers, and other remote locations
• Develop, deliver, and maintain records for applicable HSE training.
• Conducts safety and/or environmental audits, inspects facilities to ensure safe working environment, and compliance with the HSE management system.
• Maintain a positive and proactive HSE culture through interaction.
• Gather, track, and trend statistical information.
• Interact with employees and area leadership to ensure safe work practices.
• Support incident investigation process, including tracking of action item completion.
• Perform, track, and/or facilitate all applicable HSE related inspections.
• Aid in determining practical and cost-effective control measures for identified hazards.
• Participate in monthly safety committee meetings.
• Work with other support groups to add insight to applicable HSE requirements.
• Work with vendors to maintain appropriate and cost effective HSE supplies.
• Other duties as assigned
• Some travel may be required, less than 10% of the time.
• Ability to provide support after hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or similar.
• Thorough understanding of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Strong environmental and industrial hygiene background preferred
• Experience in an industrial fabrication, or manufacturing environment preferred
• 1 st aid, CPR, AED, certification/experience preferred
• Experience in providing remote support
• Experience and/or knowledge with waste handling requirements
• Familiar with hazard analysis process and mitigation techniques
• Proficient in basic application software systems (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation, and facilitation skill
• The successful candidate will possess:
• Proven self-initiative
• Positive, willing and contributory attitude
• Passion and conviction for continuous improvement
• Excellent customer service; leadership
• Independent thinkers-offering new ideas and creativeness
• Outside-the-box-thinking
• Be able to work very efficiently under little guidance in a fast-paced environment, intrinsic motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work successfully with others.

Physical And Mental Requirements

• Must possess strong leadership, analytical thinking, effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with persons inside and outside of the company.
• Must have the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to job requirements.
• Must be able to work under stress.
• Must be able to handle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to process paperwork effectively.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Must be able to do unaccompanied travel.
• Must be able to tolerate shop environment and exposures associated with welding and industrial equipment manufacturing, and apply appropriate safety equipment when required.
• Must not present a risk of injury to self or others while engaged in company duties.

Working at Zeeco means being part of a people-centric culture and environment built on mutual respect, personal encouragement, professional integrity, and limitless opportunity. Join Zeeco and embark on a fulfilling journey where innovation, collaboration, and personal and professional growth converge.