What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Safety and Environment Specialist position at Birdon America, Inc.?
Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist
The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations while proactively identifying hazards associated with production processes, machinery, and material handling. The HSE Specialist partners closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize risk, reduce incidents, and promote a strong safety and environmental culture across the facility.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific HSE programs tailored to manufacturing / Ship building operations.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Conduct routine safety and environmental audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) across production floors, fabrication areas, and equipment stations.
- Lead incident and environmental event investigations (including near-misses, recordables, spills, and releases) and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
- Develop and deliver HSE training programs, including PPE usage, hazard communication, equipment safety, waste handling, and emergency response.
- Oversee hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal practices in accordance with environmental regulations.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation plans, spill response, and drills.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits.
Qualifications / Skills / Experience:
- Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- Experience: 3–7 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.
- Certifications (preferred):
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS)
- OSHA 30 (General Industry)
- Environmental certifications (e.g., CHMM)
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification
- Key Competencies:
- HSE leadership and culture development
- Risk identification and mitigation in production environments
- Environmental stewardship and compliance
- Continuous improvement and process integration
- Cross-functional collaboration (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance)
- Regulatory compliance and audit readiness
- OSHA General Industry Standards
Working Conditions:
- Predominantly based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, moving machinery, chemicals, and varying environmental conditions.
- Requires walking production floors, climbing stairs, and inspecting equipment regularly.
- Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, etc.).
- May require occasional extended hours to support production schedules, audits, or incident response.
Birdon offers a full benefits package including:
Health/Dental/Vision
EAP/Life
STD/LTD
401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)
Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay
Tuition reimbursement program
Employee referral program
Pet Insurance
Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.
Birdon America Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Know Your Rights. The Company invites any applicant and/or employee to review the Company’s written Affirmative Action Plan. This plan is available for inspection upon request by emailing hr@birdon.us. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact hr@birdon.us for further assistance.
Salary : $67,000 - $77,000