SH&E Specialist

Linde; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Educational growth opportunities

Job summary

Linde in Alabama is looking for a safety-focused professional to manage safety performance and compliance across distribution operations. The role involves supporting site management and conducting training programs to foster a proactive safety culture among employees and contractors.

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in safety or related fields along with 3-5 years of relevant industrial experience. Linde offers a competitive compensation package including health insurance and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of safety or operations experience in an industrial environment.
• Proven experience with OSHA, EPA, and DOT compliance programs.
• Safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve zero-incident performance goals by collaborating with management.
• Support the site Safety Specialist and take ownership of safety performance.
• Conduct training programs and safety meetings with drivers and employees.
• Analyze performance data to identify safety trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and DOT requirements through regular reviews.

Skills

Safety-focused professionalism

Experience in safety and compliance

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety, distribution, or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• You will work collaboratively with site management and regional safety leadership to achieve zero‑incident performance goals across distribution operations and site activities
• In this role, you will provide direct support to the existing site Safety Specialist while taking ownership of distribution safety performance and training initiatives
• You will cultivate strong partnerships with drivers, employees, and contractors, fostering a proactive and deeply rooted safety culture across all distribution-related functions
• A key focus of this role will be onboarding and training new drivers and employees, as well as delivering consistent, high-quality ongoing safety training to ensure sustained compliance and performance
• You will identify opportunities to improve safety trends by analyzing performance data, driver behavior, and field observations
• You will implement corrective and preventive actions with urgency, particularly in areas impacting transportation safety and operational risk
• In collaboration with line management, you will support the development and execution of safety plans for distribution activities and major maintenance events, ensuring safe, compliant, and controlled operations
• Additionally, you will provide structured support for incident investigations, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA), reporting, and corrective action follow-through to drive long‑term improvement—especially in transportation and low‑speed vehicle incidents
• You will regularly review and manage compliance systems to ensure all required safety, environmental, and transportation-related tasks are completed, this includes supporting distribution-focused training, driver observations, ride‑alongs, performance evaluations, and site inspections
• Lastly, you will monitor and ensure compliance with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements
• You will facilitate training programs, conduct safety meetings, deliver engaging presentations, and provide technical expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Program (RMP), while maintaining a strong field presence and engaging directly with drivers and operations personnel to uphold risk mitigation and operational excellence

Qualifications

• You are a safety‑focused professional with a bachelor’s degree in safety, or distribution or a related field, or equivalent experience demonstrating strong technical and regulatory capability
• You will bring three to five years of experience in safety, operations, or distribution within an industrial environment, demonstrating confidence in both independent and team‑based work
• In addition, you should show proven experience with Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, and Department of Transportation compliance programs including safety program development and regulatory reporting
• You shall communicate clearly and confidently, using strong written and verbal skills to engage employees and management at every level
• Additionally, you are proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, using these tools to prepare documentation, analyze data, and deliver impactful presentations
• Furthermore, preferred qualifications include safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional, expertise in DOT related activities FMCSA knowledge while upholding Linde’s commitment to safety, sustainability, and operational excellence

Benefits

Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, disability, and life insurance, paid holidays and vacation, 401(k) matching, pension benefits, an employee discount program, and opportunities for educational and professional growth.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.