HSE Specialist - 1st Shift

Nordex North America; West Branch (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing Benefits

Job summary

Nordex North America in West Branch, IA is seeking an HSE Specialist to implement health, safety, occupational and environmental programs at a manufacturing site. You will work with Production, Quality and Engineering to prevent injuries and ensure compliance with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.

Reporting to the HSE Manager or Plant Manager, you will lead training, conduct audits, analyze incidents, coordinate safety committees, and drive continuous HSE improvements while maintaining strong

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; technical/HSE degree preferred.
• OSHA certification preferred; OSHA 30 required or obtainable.
• 2+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations; bilingual in English/Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement health, safety, environmental programs at a specific location to prevent injuries and incidents.
• Ensure compliance with internal/external HSE requirements and identify local improvement areas.
• Develop and execute HSE training plans in collaboration with P&C.
• Develop and manage environmental and employee health & safety training.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects in HSE.
• Conduct root-cause analyses of incidents and implement corrective actions.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Communication skills

Training & coaching

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Independent worker

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

1st Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Position Summary

The role of HSE Specialist directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. Working together as part of the HSE Team, reporting to the HSE Manager or the Plant Manager, the HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing health, safety, occupational and environmental programs for a specific location to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents.

The HSE Specialist would work closely with Production, Industrial Engineering, Quality and other departments to reach best HSE performance and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and employee health and safety. Your role would be to support the achievement of the best HSE performance, ensure effective execution of HSE programs, and monitor the implementation of preventive and corrective actions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and monitor implementation of health, safety, occupational and environmental programs to prevent injuries and illnesses within the workplace and environmental accidents for a specific location.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements related to environmental and occupational, health and safety and identify areas for improvement at the local site.
• Execute an environmental and occupational, health and safety training plan together with P&C.
• Develop and manage an environmental and employee health & safety training plan.
• Participate in projects related to continuous improvement in HSE.
• Perform comprehensive analyses of HSE incidents and find root causes, implement required corrective and preventive actions in consultation with internal stakeholders.
• Manage and develop relationships with community groups, environmental organizations, and other stakeholders impacted by the organization's environmental performance.
• Render expert advice and support plant management, facilitate the attainment of safe operating conditions and adherence to all legal requirements.
• Support the HSE Manager and Plant Manager in developing, implementing, and maintaining core Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene programs aligned with ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety) and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management) standards, ensuring consistency and efficiency across Nordex USA Manufacturing, LLC requirements.
• Lead and coordinate the Safety Committee, driving engagement and continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Identify, analyze, and address unsafe conditions within the plant; coach leaders and employees on effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the development, maintenance, and ongoing compliance of the Plant Safety Plan.
• Deliver HSE training programs to employees to ensure regulatory compliance and promote a strong safety culture.
• Monitor and support the implementation of HSE alerts, notices, and best practices across site operations.
• Track, evaluate, and follow up on proposed HSE improvement initiatives to ensure timely execution.
• Conduct regular safety and environmental audits and inspections to identify hazards, assess risks, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in the investigation of incidents and accidents, including root cause analysis and development of corrective actions.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and testing of emergency response plans and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Have

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical degree, HSE degree or other university qualifications (preferred).
• OSHA, or other relevant certification (preferred).
• 2+ years of experience in HSE in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations related to HSE (preferred).
• Able to complete OSHA 30.
• Strong HSE engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to train and coach Manufacturing employees.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced environment.
• Strong work ethics and dedication to completing tasks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills,
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team-building skills within a rapidly growing environment.
• Must be capable of positively influencing the team when necessary.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platforms (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP) is a plus.
• Ability to work in a flexible and changing schedule as required to meet operational needs.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish desirable.
• Comply with all applicable regional and local HSE regulations, including customer-specific guidelines.
• Understanding of ISO 9000:2000 Quality System is a plus.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex Places The Highest Priority On The Safe Operations Of Its Business. As Such, We Are Seeking a Candidate Who Is Committed To Maintaining And Promoting Safety Standards At All Times. The Ideal Candidate Must

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
• Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
• Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.

What We Offer

In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical Insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA) / Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment & Tuition Reimbursement
• Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits
• some offers may vary by location

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and in full compliance with all federal and state laws.

Severely disabled applicants and applicants of equal status will be given special consideration in the event of equal suitability.