What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health, Safety & Environment Specialist position at Kodak?
Date: Oct 13, 2026
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652
Company: Kodak
Role Overview
Eastman Kodak is seeking a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist to support its wide-roll film manufacturing operations onsite in Rochester, New York. In this role, you will help the division meet health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements while supporting the production of the world's highest-quality light-sensitive coated products. The position involves working closely with management, operations, engineering, and maintenance staff to identify and control hazards, manage waste and comply with air permit conditions associated with Kodak's unique coating equipment and highly engineered processes used to prepare and manufacture chemical materials.
This position will report to the Rochester Operations HSE Manager and will be required to be on-site daily in Rochester, NY.
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee health and safety programs including process safety management, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, personal protective equipment, hazard communication, laser safety, ionizing radiation, Control of Hazardous Energy (LO/TO), electrical safety, machine/web conveyance safeguarding, fall protection, confined space, & contractor safety reviews.
2. Oversee environmental compliance programs and reporting obligations required the U.S. EPA.
3. Participate in incident and near miss investigations, review and analyze data, identify trends and improvement opportunities to prevent/reduce incidents.
4. Participate in management of change reviews and job hazard analyses to identify/evaluate hazards and recommend controls.
5. Provide HSE training to employees.
6. Conduct audits to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and prevailing professional standards and practices.
7. Provide HSE support for new product development/product change management.
8. Provide technical guidance to management on a large variety of workplace HSE issues.
9. Provide recommendations for goals and metrics to improve the HSE program and reduce work-place injuries.
- Knowledge of chemical manufacturing processes. Previous direct experience with Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated operations preferred.
- Working knowledge of Federal, state, local health, safety and environment requirements (OSHA, EPA, air, water, waste)
- Knowledge and experience with ISO management systems (e.g. ISO 14001, ISO 45001)
- Self-starter able to work without daily supervision
- Previous experience applying a risk-based approach to environmental management
- Proven ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manner and build relationships.
- Able to organize and coordinate multiple requirements/projects/processes simultaneously.
- Able to complete responsibilities in a timely, professional, and quality manner.
- Able to analyze complex problems, search out relevant information and gauge its importance when making decisions.
- Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms.
- Excellent computer skills including advanced MS Excel (macros, pivot tables & formulas). Knowledge of Power BI and cloud-based HSE management software systems (e.g. VelocityEHS, Benchmark Gensuite) preferred.
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
- 3- 5 years of relevant experience in a chemical manufacturing environment.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Estimated Salary: $75,000 - $90,000
Experience Level: 0-5 Years
Requisition ID: 2280
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, 401K PlanSalary : $75,000 - $90,000