Environmental Health and Safety (HSE) Specialist

The Fountain Group; Henning (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fountain Group is seeking an Environmental Health and Safety (HSE) Specialist for a client engagement based in Henning, IL. This onsite role is a 6-month assignment with potential extension based on performance and budget.

The candidate will lead safety programs, training, and reporting, collaborating with stakeholders to improve EHS&S initiatives. Responsibilities include program management, safety training through the LMS, and generating weekly to annual safety metrics for senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or an EHS&S-related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project organization, planning, and execution.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong presentation and communication skills for senior management and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement programs in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Act as Safety Coordinator for multiple locations and lead emergency training.
• Develop safety training via the LMS.
• Create and distribute safety performance metrics weekly, monthly, and annually.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or EHS&S-related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a national staffing firm and are currentlyseeking an Environmental Health and Safety (HSE) Specialist for a prominent clientofours.This position is based in Henning, IL. Details for the positionare as follows:

Job Description:

Pay: $30-$37/hour to start
Duration: 6-month assignment to start with potential for extension based on performance and budget
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Onsite)

Key Responsibilities:

• Program and Stakeholder Management:
  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design, develop, and implement programs. Manage core team resources and oversee project planning and execution. Coordinate EHS&S assessment activities, including scheduling, reporting, and follow-up.
• Safety Leadership and Training:
  Act as Safety Coordinator for corporate and sales office locations (including Omaha, Illinois, Bentonville, and others). Lead the Floor Captain Program and facilitate annual emergency preparedness training. Develop and implement safety training through the LMS.
• Reporting and Metrics:
  Create, monitor, and distribute key safety performance metrics and reports on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or an EHS&S-related field (Required)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in project organization, planning, and execution (Required)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Required)
• Strong ability to create and deliver presentations for senior management and external stakeholders (Required)
• Excellent communication and management skills (Required)