HSE Specialist III - Northeast US

Air Liquide; Town of Malta (NY); Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HSE Specialist III to enhance safety and compliance across various facilities. This role offers the opportunity to lead HSE initiatives, mentor safety champions, and engage in critical assessments and audits. With a focus on continuous improvement and collaboration, you will play a key role in ensuring operational safety while traveling extensively across the Northeast. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will directly impact the safety and efficiency of industrial operations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HSE operations experience in industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE activities and act as liaison between HSE and operational stakeholders.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop data-driven proposals.

Skills

Compliance Standards

Risk Assessment Methodologies

Emergency Response

Root Cause Analysis

Technical Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE or STEM discipline

Tools

HAZOP

FMEAs

Job description

HSE Specialist III - Northeast US

Apply locations

Malta, NY - Stonebreak Rd - TCM - GLOBAL FOUNDRIES

Time type: Full time

Posted on: Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id: R10059734

World leader in gases, technologies, and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3.6 million customers and patients. Since 1902, oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the industry leader, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The HSE Specialist III is part of the Air Liquide North America (NAM) HSE support services group. This role involves demonstrating HSE technical and management competencies, providing pragmatic HSE solutions, and supporting sites with audits, compliance, accident investigations, and external agency interactions. It is a remote field role supporting facilities mainly in upstate NY (Albany/Malta), MA, MI, and DC, with >50% travel.

• Support HSE activities at locations and act as liaison between HSE and operational stakeholders.
• Assist and support field locations from other HSE personnel and support services.
• Respond to emergencies and provide direct HSE assistance.
• Participate in MOC reviews, HAZOP, and FMEAs.
• Serve as the technical HSE focal point for Emergency Action Plans and Hazard Communication Programs.
• Mentor and develop site safety champions.
• Represent Air Liquide during agency inspections (EPA, OSHA, fire department, etc.).
• Manage external customer contacts, understanding and addressing their requests.
• Support plant turn-around and start-up projects with HSE expertise.
• Conduct root cause analyses and develop data-driven proposals.
• Analyze EHS data, report trends, and recommend improvements.
• Interpret and apply HSE technical, procedural, and regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and recommend HSE solutions considering different perspectives.
• Perform HSE assessments and audits.
• Manage priorities and schedules effectively.
• Lead and participate in teams to achieve HSE goals.
• Foster shared HSE ownership through critical thinking and influence.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, adapting style as needed.
• Perform contractor safety management reviews.
• Provide technical mentorship to peers.
• Review machinery and equipment plans for safety compliance.
• Build relationships with operational stakeholders for HSE system deployment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Evaluate HSE processes against strategic objectives.
• Contribute to HSE standards development.

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Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE or STEM discipline required.
• Valid employment authorization in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship needed now or in the future.
• Strong understanding of compliance standards and risk assessment methodologies.
• Experience with confined space, energy isolation, fall protection, process safety preferred.
• Certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, REM, REP, etc.) preferred.
• 7+ years of HSE operations experience in industrial settings; degree may substitute 3 years of experience.
• Willingness to travel 50-75% as needed.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, embracing the diversity of our employees, customers, and communities worldwide.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, believing that diversity fosters innovation and success.

About Us

Air Liquide is a global leader in gases, technologies, and services for Industry and Health. We leverage energy and environmental transitions, healthcare changes, and digitization to deliver value. Join us for a dynamic career with learning and development opportunities in a collaborative environment.

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