HSE Site Lead: Safety, Compliance & Audits

Sterling Engineering; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks an HSE Site Representative to uphold daily Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance at our manufacturing site. You will implement safety programs, perform audits, investigate incidents, and drive hazard elimination with a hands-on approach in a busy facility.

You will partner with operations leadership to maintain OSHA compliance, provide training, and keep environmental permits current while supporting union relations and return-to-work processes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of HSE, EHS, safety, or related experience.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety programs.
• Experience with incident investigation, root cause analysis, audits, and hazard assessments.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain site HSE programs and ensure OSHA/compliance with regulations.
• Conduct safety and environmental audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Oversee PPE, LOTO, industrial hygiene, fire prevention, and workplace safety programs.
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses and identify methods to eliminate or control hazards.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and safety concerns; perform root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Monitor equipment, processes, and work areas for safety and compliance issues.
• Support injury reporting, workers' compensation, and return-to-work processes.
• Provide safety training and support employee HSE education.
• Maintain environmental reports, permits, and required documentation.
• Update SOPs, work instructions, and HSE procedures.
• Collaborate with employees, leadership, operations, and union personnel to promote safety.

Skills

HSE experience

OSHA knowledge

Incident investigation

Safety training

Communication

Job description

Sterling Engineering seeks an HSE Site Representative to uphold daily Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance at our manufacturing site. You will implement safety programs, perform audits, investigate incidents, and drive hazard elimination with a hands-on approach in a busy facility.

You will partner with operations leadership to maintain OSHA compliance, provide training, and keep environmental permits current while supporting union relations and return-to-work processes.