What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health & Safety Environmental Specialist, Chemicals position at Baker Hughes?
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As an Health & Safety Environmental Specialist, Chemicals, you will provide day‑to‑day HSE support to chemical manufacturing and AMO operational sites. You will develop solutions aligned with regulatory and organizational compliance obligations, assist in identifying workplace hazards, and make recommendations to leadership and employees. You will raise awareness, influence, and engage teams to strengthen a proactive and interdependent HSE culture.
As an Health & Safety Environmental Specialist, Chemicals, you will be responsible for:
To be successful in this role you will:
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best varies.
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep moving forward tomorrow, we know we must push boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect:
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Health and Safety
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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Are you looking for a new challenge?
Partner with the best
As an Health & Safety Environmental Specialist, Chemicals, you will provide day‑to‑day HSE support to chemical manufacturing and AMO operational sites. You will develop solutions aligned with regulatory and organizational compliance obligations, assist in identifying workplace hazards, and make recommendations to leadership and employees. You will raise awareness, influence, and engage teams to strengthen a proactive and interdependent HSE culture.
As an Health & Safety Environmental Specialist, Chemicals, you will be responsible for:
- Overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and environmental programs to maintain full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal requirements while driving continuous improvement.
- Influencing and mentoring facility leadership to strengthen an interdependent HSE culture.
- Developing, preparing, and presenting regular updates to facility leadership on key HSE performance indicators.
- Facilitating or leading incident investigations and supporting the development and assessment of corrective and preventive actions.
- Analyzing incident and near‑miss trends to identify emerging issues and recommend corrective actions.
- Performing self‑assessments and audits to ensure conformance with the Baker Hughes HSE Management System.
- Overseeing employee health, safety, and environmental programs including risk assessment, respiratory protection, ergonomics, and hearing protection.
- Serving as the HSE technical expert for process hazard analyses, management of change, incident investigation, hot work permitting, emergency planning, and response.
- Providing regulatory compliance guidance to operations staff, leadership, and the HSE team regarding day‑to‑day obligations and requests.
- Conducting internal and supporting external audits, including action‑item closure.
- Supporting safety document development and reviews.
- Providing HSE reports for local management.
- Participating in monthly product line safety observation reviews.
- Facilitating learning teams.
To be successful in this role you will:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in health and safety, environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or a related field or related experience.
- Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management and field personnel.
- Possess strong organizational, analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
- Demonstrate excellent leadership, interpersonal, communication, team‑building, and influencing capabilities.
- Have a thorough understanding of safety regulations and regulatory processes, including the ability to research, interpret, and implement HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
- Have experience in HSE management systems auditing.
- Have experience with root‑cause investigation techniques.
- Be able to work independently.
- Be capable of making compliance‑related decisions that directly impact business operations and advising business and functional leaders on company policies and procedures.
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best varies.
- This role is in general hours (8AM – 5PM).
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep moving forward tomorrow, we know we must push boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their contributions. Join us, and you can expect:
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
- Tailored financial programs
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Environmental Health & Safety Specialist - Health and Safety
About Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
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