Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

ABB Inc; Pinetops (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with company contributions

Employee discounts

Job summary

ABB is seeking an experienced HSE Manager to strengthen Health, Safety and Environment performance across the ABB value chain in Pinetops, NC. You will apply in-depth HSE knowledge to mitigate risk, lead incident reporting, and share lessons learned with leadership and colleagues onsite.

The role reports to the HSE Manager and is based on site in North Carolina. You will partner with line managers to implement ABB policies, conduct risk assessments, audits, and compliance activities under ABB

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering is highly preferable.
• 5+ years of HSE experience.
• Robust knowledge towards ISO standards.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Reporting HSE incidents.
• Providing feedback on lessons learned as well as best practices from both own unit and across ABB, to management and employees.
• Reports progress on the implementation of ABB Group sustainability objectives and KPIs (key performance indicators) for the ABB Group, as required.
• Implements policies and standards and ensures the area of responsibility is audited.
• Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liabilities and role fulfillment, according to local HSE law as well as ABB Group and business-specific requirements.
• Facilitates HSE risk assessment by line management of shop floor employees, ie, those directly affected by hazards, and ensures all processes are implemented.
• Implements behavioral change through the local implementation of Group-wide and business-specific performance improvement

Skills

HSE experience

Risk assessment

ISO standards knowledge

HSE reporting

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Job description

At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner-and every person here makes that happen. You'll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.

This position reports to:

HSE Manager

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Your role and responsibilities

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a culture with a focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your risk management skills by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.

The work model for the role is: #LI-onsite.

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions in Pinetops, NC.

You will mainly be accountable for

• Reporting HSE incidents.
• Providing feedback on lessons learned as well as best practices from both own unit and across ABB, to management and employees.
• Reports progress on the implementation of ABB Group sustainability objectives and KPIs (key performance indicators) for the ABB Group, as required.
• Implements policies and standards and ensures the area of responsibility is audited.
• Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liabilities and role fulfillment, according to local HSE law as well as ABB Group and business-specific requirements.
• Facilitates HSE risk assessment by line management of shop floor employees, ie, those directly affected by hazards, and ensures all processes are implemented.
• Implements behavioral change through the local implementation of Group-wide and business-specific performance improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Engineering is highly preferable.
• 5+ years of HSE experience.
• Robust knowledge towards ISO standards.
• Candidates must have work authorization to work in the US.

Why ABB?

What's in it for you

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.

ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.

For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.

Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [e-mail]. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees

[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]

Go to MyBenefitsABB.com and click on "Candidate/Guest" to learn more

Health, Life & Disability

• Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
• Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
• Vision benefit
• Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
• Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
• Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
• Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
• Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
• Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
• Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
• Employee discount program

Retirement

• 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
• Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Building a cleaner, smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious, the courageous, and the creative. That's why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.

Ready to make an impact?

Apply today or visit https://www.abb.com to learn more about the impact of our solutions across the globe.