Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Specialist - Lynchburg, VA - IPEX Group of Companies : Job Details

Harco Fittings is a member of the IPEX group of companies. Our mission is to compete and grow using innovation, differentiation and extraordinary service.

Harco Fittings LLC, founded in 1966 in Lynchburg, Virginia is a producer of gasketed joint injection-molded PVC and push-on gasketed joint ductile fittings. Our Harco locations span across seven states in the US.

Are you looking for an opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and growing team today? We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Specialist! Do not miss the opportunity to join an engaging team of people-centric professionals, leaders, problem solvers, enterprising spirit, and status quo-fighters! This role will be based out of our manufacturing facility located in Lynchburg, VA.

The HSE Specialist with focus on coordinating the implementation and maintenance of the management systems for the health, safety & environmental program. The incumbent position will be responsible for proposing strategies, planning implementation, providing training and monitoring implementation progress.

• Lead the implementation of various HSE programs, adapt them to local needs when necessary and create and deliver site specific procedures, training and work instructions.
• Drive the site specific HSE related activities and enhance engagement in HSE programs and standard processes.
• Lead gap analysis process & develop action plans.
• Ensure HSE regulatory compliance audits are conducted.
• Support and facilitate investigations into HSE non-conformances, accidents, environmental releases and Health and Safety committee initiatives
• Report all relevant incidents to the appropriate workers compensation organization and/or regulatory authorities and monitor the claims management process
• Support cross-functional teams in the implementation, creation and or modification of site-specific controls, programs and implementation of tools to improve compliance and performance. Review proposed changes to equipment, materials and work practices to identify the need for potential system modifications and make the relevant recommendation.
• Create and maintain site-specific HSE reference manuals, standards, policies, work instructions and procedures. Develop, maintain and control distribution of site standards, reference manuals and materials.
• Support internal and external environmental compliance reporting.
• Maintain summary data, HSE files, databases & programs and facilitate reporting on environmental performance indicators.
• Review and update the hazardous materials program and site-specific training.

Requirements

• Technical Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety from a post-secondary institution is required
• A University degree or equivalent experience would be preferred.
• CRSP/CRST, CSP or equivalent will be considered an asset
• Proven experience in a health, safety & environment.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal, including training development & delivery skills.
• Strong computer skills and technical proficiency.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, etc.)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Training, skills upgrade and advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environments

Employee spends majority of the time in a warehouse and/or yard, and may be exposed to moderate levels of hazards, such as heat, dust, high noise levels and the use of equipment such as blades and presses, moving machinery, repetitive motion, and powered industrial vehicles. May be required to perform a moderate level of physical activity such as lifting objects up to 20 lbs, muscular action, body movements, working positions, posture changes and visual attentiveness. Employee will be required to wear high-visibility clothing, protective eyewear, appropriate gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes and any other required personal protective equipment. Standing and walking may cover a significant portion of work on some days. Employee may experience varying degrees of changing factors in the work process and high stress situations related to emergencies that may arise.

Harco Fittings @IPEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that considers the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at [email protected].