Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist

Zeeco; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist located at our Broken Arrow facility. This role is crucial for ensuring compliance with HSE regulations while supporting safety and environmental programs.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years of relevant experience and a strong understanding of HSE compliance, regulations, and audits.

At Zeeco, we value proactive safety culture and effective communication in our work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or 5+ years experience.
• Thorough understanding of HSE regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations.
• Coordinate safety and environmental programs.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits.

Skills

Federal and state health regulations

Industrial hygiene background

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Experience in remote support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental

5+ years experience in HSE

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

Job description

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

• A Bachelor’s degree in Health, Safety, and Environmental or similar is preferred, or 5+ years of experience directly in the field of Health, Safety, and Environmental.
• 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
• 1st 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

Ideal Candidate

• 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.