HSE Specialist

ZipRecruiter; Westborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Westborough, MA is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist to develop procedures and operational guidance within the HSE program. The role involves ensuring compliance with regulations and improving safety performance in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience or Master's degree with related internships.
• Proven success in implementing HSE programs.

Responsibilities

• Support monitoring injury, illness, and incident-related performance.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental regulatory compliance.
• Proactively identify safety hazards and environmental risks.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, or related fields

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Malace|HR is seeking an Environmental, Health & Safety Specialist for a direct-hire opportunity in Westborough, MA. Please apply to learn more!

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to assist in developing procedures and operational guidance within the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environmental) program for a world-class manufacturing and automated engineering operation.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Support monitoring injury, illness, and incident-related performance. Develop and implement strategic solutions to improve performance results.
2. Ensure health, safety, and environmental regulatory compliance, report findings and concerns, and respond to client/customer/member concerns regarding HSE matters. Utilize stop work authority to address unsafe acts or conditions.
3. Maintain compliance with the Principles of Responsibility (Client Code of Conduct), protect organizational assets, act ethically, report non-compliance, and adhere to applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
4. Act as an HSE subject matter resource for the facility and perform other duties as assigned within scope.
5. Proactively identify safety hazards and environmental risks related to robotics manufacturing and R&D activities, and collaborate to develop mitigation strategies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in safety, environmental, or related fields required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree with internships, senior projects, or capstone work in engineering or EHS-related subjects.
• Fundamental knowledge of federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Experience in manufacturing, robotics, high-tech processes, and facility management.
• Proven success in implementing HSE programs and initiatives.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to improve HSE performance metrics.

Additional Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
• Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, or CHMM are a plus.
• Strong documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of EPA, OSHA, and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Experience conducting risk assessments.
• Ability to interact professionally across organizational levels and build relationships.
• Understanding of safety principles and regulations in manufacturing and R&D environments.
• Proficiency in incident investigation and corrective actions.

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