Onsite HSE Specialist: Safety and Compliance Lead

ABB; Arecibo (PR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking an onsite HSE professional at the Puerto Rico facility to enhance health, safety, and environmental performance. You will partner with plant operations, site management, and corporate HSE leadership to drive risk-based improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead investigations, deliver training, and implement group-wide HSE programs, while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across the ABB value chain.

Qualifications

• HSE management systems, risk assessment methodologies, and incident investigation techniques in industrial manufacturing.
• 2+ years of experience in HSE roles, preferably in a plant/industrial setting.
• (Optional) ISO 14001 & 45001, PROSHA VPP programs in industrial environments.
• Proficient in SAP, Intelex, Gensuite PM-PRO or similar HSE software.
• Passion for continuous improvement, safety culture development, and stakeholder engagement.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; strong communication across all levels.
• Current OSHA certifications valid in Puerto Rico and work permit/visa compliance.

Responsibilities

• Reporting HSE incidents to management and stakeholders and initiating corrective actions.
• Guiding incident investigations to identify root causes and implement mitigations.
• Sharing lessons learned with management and employees and leveraging best practices.
• Supporting and driving behavioral change through local implementation of HSE programs.
• Monitoring workplaces and recommending improvements for occupational health and safety.
• Investigating accidents, incidents, and near misses with root-cause analysis.
• Conducting regular inspections and audits to ensure OSHA, EPA, and other standards compliance.
• Developing and implementing training on safety practices, emergency response, and environmental management.

Skills

HSE management systems

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

HSE experience

ISO 14001

ISO 45001

OSHA certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Safety, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Intelex

Gensuite PM-PRO

Job description

ABB is seeking an onsite HSE professional at the Puerto Rico facility to enhance health, safety, and environmental performance. You will partner with plant operations, site management, and corporate HSE leadership to drive risk-based improvements and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead investigations, deliver training, and implement group-wide HSE programs, while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and accountability across the ABB value chain.