HSE Specialist

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. is seeking an HSE Specialist II to support environmental health and safety initiatives across a diverse chemical manufacturing network. With a focus on compliance and safety program management, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree and experience in HSE programs, as well as strong communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) plan with matching contribution

Flexible Spending Account

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000

Paid vacation and sick time

Telemedicine program

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of HSE program experience with a focus on environmental compliance.
• Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA standards.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage environmental programs including hazardous waste.
• Support regulatory compliance efforts for OSHA, EPA, DOT.
• Conduct HSE assessments and assist in corrective action planning.

Skills

Environmental compliance

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an environmental health and safety professional ready to elevate your career and make a lasting impact across a diverse chemical manufacturing network? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can grow into a well-rounded HSE expert? If so, Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. invites you to explore the opportunity of becoming our next HSE Specialist II in our Corporate Office in Phoenix!

Why Join Us?

Wide-Ranging Impact – Support 20 dynamic sites, including chemical plants, labs, farms and corporate offices across North America.
Grow with Purpose – Deepen your expertise in environmental compliance while building cross-disciplinary experience in safety programs.
Lead with Insight – Be part of a forward-thinking HSE team that values innovation, learning and continuous improvement.
Collaborative Culture – Partner directly with plant managers, HR and corporate leadership to promote a culture of safety and compliance.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate and manage environmental programs including hazardous waste, fertilizer registrations, water/air permits and pollution prevention plans.
Support regulatory compliance efforts for OSHA, EPA, DOT, TSCA and local agencies.
Conduct HSE assessments across our network and assist in corrective action planning.
Lead key programs such as medical monitoring, SDS management and emergency response planning.
Facilitate onboarding safety orientation for corporate employees and Product Innovation Center staff.
Assist in training development and incident investigations, and represent HSE topics in Central Regulatory Group meetings.
Maintain and enhance site-specific plans (ERP, SPCC, SWPPP, Site Security, RMP).
Analyze new regulatory changes and develop strategies for implementation.

Qualifications:
Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering or a related field.
5-10 years of HSE program experience, with a focus on environmental compliance.
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT and NFPA standards.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills – comfortable presenting to and engaging with stakeholders across the organization.
Ability to manage multiple tasks independently while contributing to team goals.
Ability to work onsite at our Phoenix corporate office with occasional travel.
Willingness to travel up to 20%, which may occasionally include longer days while supporting plant operations.
Must be able to become full-face respirator certified.
Availability to work a primarily Monday-Friday schedule, with flexibility to adjust hours during site visits or urgent needs.

Bonus If You Have

REM, ASP, CSP or QEP certification.
Experience leading cross-functional projects.
Background in contractor or sustainability program management.

Physical Requirements

Able to climb ladders, walk for extended periods, and lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequently performs standing, walking, stooping and kneeling.
Must be able to effectively hear and communicate in various plant environments.

Additional Information

Why join Tessenderlo Kerley:

Working at Tessenderlo Kerley

• Work/life balance
• Fun and rewarding environment
• Learning, development and teamwork
• Community involvement/outreach
• Challenging and meaningful work

Benefits & Rewards:

• Medical-Dental-Vision-Prescription (Low employee premiums!)
• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar matching up to the first 5% of employee contribution
• 401(k) company retirement contribution at year-end, equal to 4% of annual base salary
• Short-term incentive awards based on measured performance criteria
• Life Insurance (2x annual base salary)
• Paid vacation and sick time, and 10 paid holidays per year
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 per calendar year (non-taxable)
• Adoption Assistance: Up to $7,500 in reimbursement assistance
• Paid maternity and parental time off
• Business Travel Life & Accident Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Telemedicine program for you and your dependents
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Company referral program

Tessenderlo Kerley is part of Tessenderlo Group, an industrial group that focuses on agriculture, valorizing bio-residuals, machinery, mechanical engineering, electronics, energy, and providing industrial solutions with a focus on water. With its headquarters in Belgium, the group is active in over 100 countries, and it has a global team of more than 7,000 employees. Its belief that “Every Molecule Counts” is at the heart of the strategy of the group: Tessenderlo Group continually strives to valorize its products and processes to the maximum and to add value to everything it does. For more information about Tessenderlo Group, its people, and its brands, please visit www.tessenderlo.com.

Tessenderlo Kerley, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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