HSE Specialist

Nufarm; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plans

Employee development programs

Job summary

A reputable agricultural company seeks an experienced HSE Specialist to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance at their Chicago Heights and Alsip sites. Responsibilities include conducting audits, managing training programs, and supporting sustainability initiatives. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 3 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading HSE compliance activities.
• Demonstrated experience in safety, environmental, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical HSE resource for site management.
• Support site management in achieving HSE goals.
• Conduct and manage HSE audits/inspections.
• Manage HSE training programs and incident reporting.
• Conduct hazard and risk assessments.

Skills

HSE compliance activities

Safety Engineering

Industrial Hygiene

Environmental Science

Occupational Health

Chemical Engineering

Biology

Chemistry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety Engineering or related discipline

Job description

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Grow a Better Tomorrow with Nufarm. We know that growing is about more than just crops and cultivation. It’s about sunshine and rain, early mornings and hard work. It can be frustratingly unpredictable but also wonderfully uplifting. More than anything, it’s about people. Nufarm is the dependable partner behind thousands of agricultural success stories. Every day, growers around the world turn to our products and our people to help with the challenges of fighting disease, weeds and pests, and to increase crop yields.

Based in Chicago Heights, IL, Nufarm is looking for a HSE Specialist who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations in the areas of health, safety, environmental, and sustainability for their assigned Nufarm location(s).

This role has primary responsibilities for implementation of Nufarm HSE programs that ensure applicable regulatory and company requirements, eliminate HSE risks, deliver training, and support manufacturing activities at both Chicago Heights and Alsip sites.

What will you be doing?

• Serves as a technical HSE resource for site management team.
• Support site management to further HSE goals and objectives
• Compliance recordkeeping and reporting (e.g., OSHA logs)
• Conduct and manage HSE Audit/Inspection program(s) to ensure site conditions, program effectiveness and other regulatory/company requirements.
• Conduct on-going data analysis to trend and identify known and/or emerging HSE risks and assist with the development of mitigation strategies.
• Procedure management (creating, reviewing, updating, and auditing), such as but not limited to: Permit to Work, Hazard Communication, Lockout/Tagout, Respiratory Protection, Personal Protective Equipment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Emergency Action Plans, Confined Space Program, Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER), Electrical Safety, Fire Prevention Plans, etc.
• Manage HSE training program(s), including content development, coordination with internal and external trainers, delivery, and maintenance of records.
• Direct and lead the HSE committees at the manufacturing facilities in Alsip and Chicago Heights
• Manage Incident Reporting and Investigation Program at assigned facilities. Actively lead or facilitate incident investigation of HSE incidents using industry standard methodologies, such as Root Cause Analysis (RCA), 5-Whys…etc.
• Coordinates industrial hygiene sampling and analysis for workplace exposure assessments.
• Executes prescribed tactical and strategic initiatives to eliminate hazard and reduce or eliminate risks.
• Conduct HSE hazard and risk assessments; Assist where specific technical expertise is required to meet applicable regulations, policies, procedures, and programs.
• Responsible for injury/illness case management; Manage the implementation of actions and activities to minimize the worker’s compensation claims and associated costs.
• Support the implementation of management system such as OSHA Process Safety Management and ISO14001 Environmental Management System.
• Support sustainability initiatives to achieve company sustainability goals.
• Provide inputs in annual HSE budget for assigned facilities; actively manage the monitor performance to EHS budget.
• Tasks or other duties as assigned by the HSE Director, North America.

What do you bring?

You bring 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment leading HSE compliance activities and programs. Additionally, you hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline (prefer Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, Chemical Engineering, Biology, or Chemistry); will give consideration to an equivalent level of education, experience, and skills. The right candidate will have demonstrated experience in dealing with safety, environmental and regulatory matters.

What do we offer?

Our compensation structure is designed to reflect the cost of labor across various U.S. geographic markets. The base salary for this position ranges from $65,000 per year in our lowest geographic market to $110,000 per year in our highest geographic market. Compensation is determined by several factors, including market location, and may vary based on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

At Nufarm, we believe in total compensation. Depending on the position, additional forms of compensation may be included as part of a comprehensive package, alongside a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits.

If you want to be a part of a thriving, supportive environment and are inspired by the prospect of being a part of something bigger, we’d love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. All employment decisions are decided based on qualifications, merit and business needs. We are committed to building an inclusive environment for all Nufarm employees.

Chicago Heights, IL $91,000.00-$135,000.00