Senior Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist

About the role

The Senior HSE Specialist will ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations at our hydraulic manufacturing facility. You will develop policies, conduct risk assessments and foster a strong safety culture across the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and regularly review HSE policies, procedures and programs specific to hydraulic manufacturing.
• Identify hazards, conduct risk assessments and recommend controls for high‑pressure systems, hydraulic fluids and heavy machinery.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA and other regulations through audits, inspections and documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of incidents, training, audits and prepare reports for management and regulators.
• Provide HSE training, promote safety awareness and lead emergency response drills.
• Investigate accidents, near‑misses and environmental incidents, determine root causes and drive corrective actions.
• Manage waste disposal, emissions and spill prevention in line with environmental standards.
• Oversee equipment safety, PPE usage and continuous improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field, or 8 years equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5 years HSE experience in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations and emergency response planning.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English; Spanish a plus.
• Proactive, hands‑on approach with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Required skills

• OSHA certification or equivalent.
• ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 9001 knowledge.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing safety risks and HSE regulations.