HSE Specialist II

IMI; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

IMI plc is a global engineering company delivering fluid and motion control solutions with manufacturing facilities in Palmer, MA. The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist II role supports and strengthens HSE programs, ensuring compliance and safe operations.

The position conducts inspections, investigations, and corrective actions, while promoting safety awareness across manufacturing and facilities. Campus and cross‑functional collaboration is essential for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety principles.
• Ability to interpret standards and apply them practically in the workplace.
• Experience identifying hazards and conducting risk assessments.
• Experience with safety training and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections, safety observations, and hazard assessments.
• Support OSHA compliance activities, recordkeeping, and reporting.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities and documentation.
• Deliver safety training and engage employees on safe practices.

Skills

OSHA knowledge

Hazard identification

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Location: Palmer,Massachusetts,United States

IMI plc

We are a global specialist engineering company that creates breakthrough solutions. We are curious and like to solve problems, partnering with our customers to solve the demands of today and prepare for the challenges of tomorrow. We embrace innovation and care about outcomes that are good for business, everyday life and making a better world – creating lasting impact for everyone.

We design, build and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications. We focus on five market sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science, and Transport.

Our partnership approach breaks through problems and reduces complexity. We don’t invent in isolation – we collaborate with our customers. We listen closely and we think differently, creating space for diverse minds to innovate. We are working together to make businesses safer, more sustainable and more productive.

Role Overview

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist II is responsible for supporting and strengthening the organization’s health, safety, and environmental programs across manufacturing and operational facilities. This role serves as a hands‑on resource to employees, supervisors, managers, and leadership by helping ensure compliance with applicable regulations, company policies, and established safety standards.

The HSE Specialist II conducts routine inspections and assessments, supports incident investigations, identifies and helps mitigate workplace hazards, and partners with operations to drive corrective actions and continuous improvement. The role also contributes to employee training, safety awareness, environmental compliance, and the development and implementation of HSE programs.

This position requires a proactive, visible presence within the workplace and the ability to build strong relationships while holding teams accountable to safety and environmental expectations. The Specialist II is expected to work independently on day‑to‑day HSE activities and use sound judgment to identify when issues require escalation or additional support.

Work Environment:

Palmer, MA; Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine workplace inspections, safety observations, and hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions, behaviors, and potential environmental concerns.
• Partner with manufacturing, operations, facilities, and other departments to develop and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Support investigations of workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, property damage, and environmental events; identify root causes and track corrective actions through completion.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local HSE regulations, as well as company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Support OSHA compliance activities, including recordkeeping, reporting, inspections, and implementation of required programs and controls.
• Assist with maintaining and improving HSE policies, procedures, programs, and documentation.
• Deliver or coordinate safety training and employee awareness activities, including new‑hire orientation, required regulatory training, and job‑specific safety topics.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and employees regarding safe work practices, hazard recognition, PPE, emergency procedures, and other HSE requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and other proactive processes designed to prevent workplace incidents.
• Support emergency preparedness activities, including drills, response procedures, and coordination with emergency response teams.
• Assist with environmental compliance activities, including waste management, hazardous materials, chemical management, inspections, and required documentation.
• Monitor safety and environmental performance metrics and assist with identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct follow‑up activities to verify corrective actions are effectively implemented and sustained.
• Maintain accurate HSE records, reports, training documentation, inspection findings, and other required documentation.
• Participate in internal and external audits, regulatory inspections, and other compliance activities as needed.
• Work closely with supervisors and managers to reinforce consistent application of HSE expectations across facilities and departments.
• Promote a proactive safety culture by encouraging employee engagement, reporting of hazards and near misses, and shared accountability for workplace safety.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance employee safety, environmental performance, operational efficiency, and product quality.
• Stay current on relevant regulatory requirements, industry practices, and emerging HSE risks.
• Perform other HSE‑related duties and projects as assigned.

Critical Competencies for Success

Safety & Environmental Expertise

• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, workplace safety principles, and applicable environmental requirements.
• Understanding of hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical workplace expectations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial safety practices, including PPE, machine safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, emergency preparedness, and safe work procedures.

Communication & Collaboration

• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels.
• Ability to build trust and credibility while maintaining appropriate accountability for HSE requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence safe behaviors without relying solely on authority.
• Comfortable facilitating training, leading discussions, and communicating expectations to both hourly employees and leadership.

Problem Solving & Judgment

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to recognize potential risks and take appropriate action before an incident occurs.
• Demonstrates sound judgment when determining when issues can be resolved independently and when escalation is required.
• Able to balance regulatory compliance, employee safety, operational needs, and business objectives.

Accountability & Execution

• Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong follow‑through and ownership of assigned actions and projects.
• Detail‑oriented with a commitment to accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Comfortable working independently while also functioning effectively as part of a cross‑functional team.
• Willingness to be visible and engaged on the manufacturing floor and actively participate in day‑to‑day operations.

Continuous Improvement & Culture

• Proactive approach to identifying opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance.
• Ability to use data, observations, and trends to identify recurring issues and prioritize improvements.
• Commitment to developing a positive, proactive safety culture based on employee engagement and shared accountability.
• Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, consistency, and the courage to address unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 annually.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI, one of our top priorities is to create an