SH&E Specialist

Board of Certified Safety Professionals; Gilbertsville (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Board of Certified Safety Professionals in Gilbertsville, PA is seeking a safety professional to oversee SH&E compliance, risk management, and training across a plant operation. The role focuses on managing hazardous waste, regulatory reporting, and continuous improvement of safety programs to support sustainable operations.

The ideal candidate will hold a related degree, strong auditing and communication skills, and experience leading safety initiatives, with readiness to engage with

Qualifications

• Bachelor or related field degree required; or an Associates with minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience in auditing, incident investigations, risk assessment and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to develop and deliver employee safety training per regulations and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee hazardous waste activities including storage, labeling, manifesting, inventory and container inspections.
• Maintain and improve SH&E management systems; collect and distribute site SH&E information.
• Prepare and update procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• Manage databases and records for SH&E compliance; regulatory reporting to local, state, and federal agencies.
• Assist with site SHE training programs and contractor safety management.
• Train employees on proper PPE selection, use, inspection and maintenance; promote safety culture.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and encourage employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Lead in OSHA VPP/PSM/RMP elements and PHAs; support continuous improvement in site safety performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Auditing and risk assessment

Training program development

Planning and organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Collaboration and teamwork

Emergency response readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associates degree in related field + 3 years experience

Job description

Position Summary:

Professional position in SH&E located in a plant operation. To assist in managing the plant health, safety and environmental management systems, strategies, policies/procedures, engagement and communication with management on adherence to SHE structures, frameworks and legal requirements. Champion continuous improvement initiatives that enhance SHE performance while supporting sustainable operations and long-term business resilience. Ensure compliance with SHE frameworks and statutory obligations, conducting regular audits, risk assessments, and departmental reviews to identify gaps and implement corrective actions. Provide analysis and technical expertise to department and site managers in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines. Develops positive relationships with on-site customers while providing professional regulatory training and guidance to employees.

Essential Functions

Safety Health & Environmental Compliance Coordination

• Oversee requirements of hazardous waste activities including: proper storage, labeling, manifesting, inventory and container inspections.
• Maintain and improve SH&E management systems. Collects and distributes site SH&E management information.
• Prepare and update procedures, work instructions, and safety documentation.
• Manage databases and record keeping required for compliance with SH&E regulations and standards.
• Completion of regulatory reporting to local, state and federal agencies.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of site SHE training programs
• Oversee and assist in managing sites contractor program.
• Train employees on the correct selection, use, inspection and maintenance of safety equipment and PPE.
• Promote a strong safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices, identifying hazards, and supporting continuous improvement in site safety performance.
• Facilitate safety committee meetings and encourage active employee participation in safety initiatives.
• Ensure 24/7 permitting compliance; conduct site environmental sampling and perform health & safety auditing/assessments.
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS) review and management for chemical inventory and GAM products
• Lead/participate in the OSHA Voluntary Protection Program (VPP), PSM / RMP program elements and Process Hazard Assessments (PHAs)

Risk Management, Industrial Hygiene, and Medical Services Support

• Investigate incidents, prepare incident reports, and process hazard reviews to analyze site accidents while maintaining the GAM incident database.
• Work with the site nurse to administer site medical surveillance programs for respiratory protection and hearing conservation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify and mitigate environmental and occupational health risks.
• Complete industrial hygiene sampling to accurately identify, measure, and control workplace hazards, ensure OSHA compliance, and protect workers
• Develop and monitor emergency action plans. Recommend changes to policies and procedures to prevent accidents and illness. Participates in job hazard assessments (JHAs) and Job Safety Assessments (JSAs) for determination of personal protective equipment requirements and hazardous energy control procedures.
• Oversee Management of Change (MOC), Corrective Action Request (CAR) and Incident Investigation (II) work flows bringing items to resolution in a timely manner.

Customer/Client Relations

• Conduct meetings and collaborate with plant personnel to assure understanding of required work group safety activities and performance expectations.
• Participates on internal site committees and teams, as appropriate to strengthen the safety culture.
• Liaise with outside vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and visitor as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations and company standards.

Finance

• Ability to optimize activities and continuously improve operations to streamline SH&E and related functions to have efficiency and cost savings benefits.
• Analyze and track disposal cost savings to assist in developing the waste reduction plan for the site.
• Work closely with purchasing to leverage cost savings for safety equipment/PPE

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Demonstrated technical capabilities in specialty areas
• Ability to collaborate effectively with others and also take initiative when working alone
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Auditing, investigation and risk assessment skills
• Ability to develop and present employee training programs per required regulations and company policies
• Planning, organizational and analytical skills to set goals, work effectively to achieve results
• Demonstrate detail orientation and timely task completion

Non-Negotiable Hiring Criteria:

• Bachelor/University degree in related field; or Associates degree ina related field and a minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain required certifications for the position.
• Able to adapt to evolving safety culture, digital tools and emerging regulations.
• Willing and able to learn all aspects of the SH&E department.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with operations, engineering and other departments on safety by design improvements for continuous improvement.
• Engage as an active Emergency Response Team (ERT) leader/member.
• Participate in facility emergencies which may include off hours, weekend, and holidays.