HSE Leader: Safety, Compliance & Culture

Kelvion Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. is seeking an experienced HSE Leader to help operations achieve effective daily HSE execution and sustain a strong safety culture in the Knoxville site.

You will assist site personnel in understanding hazards, coordinate development of HSE programs, and lead the HSE team to drive leadership behaviors and performance. The role requires 7+ years of progressive HSE experience, CSP/CHMM preferred, and a drive to improve safety across operations in alignment with OSHA/EPA/TDEC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related with CSP/CHMM.
• 7+ years of progressive HSE experience.
• CSP and CHMM certifications strongly preferred.
• Prefer experience with safety management systems (e.g., ISO 45001).

Responsibilities

• Walk the floor regularly to understand HSE performance, challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise and lead the site HSE team to achieve operational excellence.
• Perform hazard assessments and assist operations in mitigation efforts.
• Identify site compliance obligations, ensure sustained compliance, and manage HSE responsibilities.
• Ensure compliance with Kelvion standards and coordinate site programs with leadership and stakeholders.
• Monitor HSE implementation and track improvements; present results to leadership.
• Develop, track and present quarterly OKRs and monthly KPIs.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis for HSE processes and committees.
• Provide technical HSE support to production and office personnel.
• Identify training needs and develop training programs and tracking.
• Support safety reviews and process hazard analyses during new product/process reviews.
• Support plant engineering to implement controls; manage PPE selection.
• Maintain HSE documentation, forms, and standards.
• Review procedures for safety and health considerations; monitor regulatory changes.
• Serve as liaison with OSHA, EPA, Tennessee authorities; handle workers’ comp cases.
• Assist incident investigations and root-cause analysis.

Skills

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge

MS Office

Hazard assessment

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

BS in related field with CSP or CHMM

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Kelvion Inc. is seeking an experienced HSE Leader to help operations achieve effective daily HSE execution and sustain a strong safety culture in the Knoxville site.

You will assist site personnel in understanding hazards, coordinate development of HSE programs, and lead the HSE team to drive leadership behaviors and performance. The role requires 7+ years of progressive HSE experience, CSP/CHMM preferred, and a drive to improve safety across operations in alignment with OSHA/EPA/TDEC