HSE Technician III - 2nd SHIFT (m/f/d)

Kelvion; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelvion Inc. in Knoxville, TN, is seeking an HSE Technician III to support health, safety, and environmental compliance across our manufacturing sites.

You will lead complex audits, investigations, and the development of HSE programs, mentoring junior staff and advising employees on safety topics. The role requires advanced knowledge of safety regulations, strong leadership, and the ability to work with minimal supervision while contributing to strategic safety planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or CHST preferred.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in HSE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex audits and regulatory inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Develop and implement HSE programs and policies.
• Serve as subject matter expert on safety and environmental issues.
• Mentor and train level I and level II technicians.
• Analyze trends and recommend proactive safety improvements; collaborate on strategic HSE initiatives.
• Develop and deliver safety training sessions.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards.
• Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Conduct risk assessments for new and existing tasks and equipment.
• Innovate process improvements and manage actions to completion.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.

Skills

Safety regulations

Leadership

Project management

Self-directed work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE/Environmental Science

CSP/CHST preferred

ISO 45001 Internal Auditor preferred

Job description

Position Summary

HSE Technician III provides support for health, safety, and environmental compliance activities. HSE Technician III is responsible for leading HSE initiatives and mentoring junior staff. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to strategic safety planning supporting the implementation and maintenance of HSE policies and programs, conducts regular audits, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations across our manufacturing sites.

Position Summary

HSE Technician III provides support for health, safety, and environmental compliance activities. HSE Technician III is responsible for leading HSE initiatives and mentoring junior staff. Works with minimal supervision and contributes to strategic safety planning supporting the implementation and maintenance of HSE policies and programs, conducts regular audits, and ensuring adherence to safety regulations across our manufacturing sites.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Lead complex audits and regulatory inspections.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Advise and lead employees on various safety-related topics.
• Develop and implement HSE programs and policies.
• Serve as subject matter expert on safety and environmental issues.
• Mentor and train level I and level II technicians.
• Analyze trends and recommend proactive safety improvements. Collaborate with management on strategic HSE initiatives.
• Develop and deliver safety training sessions.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, EPA, and company standards.
• Maintain and analyze safety performance metrics.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Conduct risk assessments for both new and existing tasks and equipment.
• Innovate process improvements and managing actions to completion.
• Participate in safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Perform security-related duties during the night shift.
• Conduct hazard identification and risk assessments.

Other Responsibilities

• To ensure Kelvion’s Standard of Excellence, which includes quality, is incorporated into every product we produce.
• Follow all company policies and procedures, including but not limited to Global Code of Business Principles, Code of Ethics and Business Conduct, Vision and Values, Operational Framework

Requirements (knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Advanced knowledge of safety regulations and risk management.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Experience leading safety programs and mentoring staff.
• Works with minimal supervision and contributes to strategic safety planning.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE (required Levels)

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE, Environmental Science, or related field required.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) preferred.
• ISO 45001 Internal Auditor (preferred)
• 2–5 years of experience in HSE or related field

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands, arms, and shoulders. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee occasionally will be required hand lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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