HSE Specialist

Shawcor; Sharp (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision coverage with

401(k) with company match

Attractive incentive bonus plans

Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long‑The

Job summary

Shawcor's Blythewood, SC site seeks an HSE Specialist to elevate safety performance by partnering with site leadership to embed robust health, safety, and environmental programs into daily operations. This role focuses on proactive risk reduction and measurable improvements across the manufacturing site.

The successful candidate will lead JSAs, risk assessments, and safety training, maintain a strong shop-floor presence, and drive Stop Work Authority initiatives while ensuring alignment with

Qualifications

• University degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment roles.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably heavy manufacturing or construction-related settings.
• HSE certification or equivalent credentials.
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and tools.
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs across diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain a proactive safety culture aligned with corporate HSE standards.
• Execute advanced HSE programs that go beyond regulatory compliance and support overall site performance goals.
• Lead and support site assessments tied to QHSE audits, ensuring clear understanding of current state and gaps.
• Drive key safety deliverables including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard identification completion, and safety program execution.
• Support implementation and adoption of Stop Work Authority and other critical safety initiatives across the site.
• Deliver and facilitate HSE training programs to build capability and awareness across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence safe behaviors and ensure alignment with company safetyobjectives.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor (minimum ~50%) to reinforce safety practices and engage employees directly.

Skills

HSE systems knowledge

Training delivery

Safety leadership

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

VelocityEHS

MSDS Online

Job description

Requisition ID36530-Posted08/20/2026-Blythewood, South Carolina-Xerxes-United States

As an HSE Specialist, you will play a critical role in elevating safety performance at the Blythewood manufacturing site by partnering closely with site leadership to build a proactive, high-impact safety culture. This role is accountable for advancing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs beyond compliance,ensuring that corporate standards are fully embedded into daily operations while driving measurable improvements in workplace safety and risk mitigation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with site leadership to implement and sustain a proactive safety culture aligned with corporate HSE standards.
• Execute advanced HSE programs that go beyond regulatory compliance and support overall site performance goals.
• Lead and support site assessments tied to QHSE audits, ensuring clear understanding of current state and gaps.
• Drive key safety deliverables including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), hazard identification completion, and safety program execution.
• Support implementation and adoption of Stop Work Authority and other critical safety initiatives across the site.
• Deliver and facilitate HSE training programs to build capability and awareness across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to influence safe behaviors and ensure alignment with company safetyobjectives.
• Maintain a strong presence on the shop floor (minimum ~50%) to reinforce safety practices and engage employees directly.

Qualifications

Required

• University degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Fire Science, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in Health, Safety, and Environment roles.
• Experience in manufacturing environments, preferably heavymanufacturingor construction-related settings.
• HSE certification or equivalent credentials
• Strong knowledge of HSE systems and tools
• Ability to develop and deliver training programs across diverse audiences.

Preferred

• 5+ years of HSE experience in complex industrial environments
• Experience with safety software platforms such asVelocityEHS, MSDS Online, or similar systems
• Exposure to molding or specialized manufacturing processes
• Strong influencing skills and ability to lead without direct authority
• Engaging and approachable communication style across all organizational levels
• Self-starter mindset with a solutions-oriented approach to problem solving
• Ability to build trust andoperateeffectively as a collaborative, servant leader

Why Join Mattr?

• Medical, dental & vision coverage with HSA contributions
• 401(k) with company match, vested immediately
• Attractive incentive bonus plans
• Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Wellness incentives
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts on fitness, shopping & travel (Blue365,LifeMart& more)