HSE Lead

2 weeks ago

Evanston, United States UL Research Institutes Full time
Job Description

The Heath, Safety Environment (HSE) Lead is responsible for ensuring ergonomics operations and safety training that maximizes employee wellbeing, preserves organizational resources, and promotes regulatory compliance for all employees. The HSE Lead applies expertise in human factors, ergonomics, and user-centered design principles to provide recommendations for solutions as it relates to workstation setups, furniture, peripherals, and special equipment that meets the needs of our users while minimizing the risk of human error and injury.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and conduct ergonomic evaluations and assessments of workstations, equipment, and processes to identify potential hazards and areas for improvement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including staff, engineers, and researchers to integrate human factors considerations throughout all areas of coverage.
  • Leverage technology to provide state of the art assessment and benchmarking tools.
  • Design and conduct usability studies, user testing, and surveys to gather feedback and insights into user behaviors, preferences and needs.
  • Develop and implement ergonomic guidelines, standards, and best practices to promote a safe and comfortable work environment.
  • Provide training and support to employees on ergonomic principles and practices to prevent musculoskeletal injuries and enhance productivity.
  • Partner with regulatory affairs and compliance teams to ensure that equipment meets relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements related to human factors and ergonomics reducing risk.
  • Manage return to work activities of the workers compensation program in coordination with the Office of Human Resources and third-party administrator.
  • Stay current on emerging trends, technologies, and research in the fields of human factors, ergonomics, and user experience design, and apply insights to enhance the working environment.
  • Educate and train internal teams on human factors principles, ergonomic design principles, and user-centered design methodologies.
  • Lead and/or contribute to department or unit initiatives.
Professional Competencies
  • Expert level understanding of human anatomy, physiology, and cognitive psychology as they relate to product design and usability.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in using human factors analysis tools, usability testing tools, and statistical analysis software.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw actionable insights.
  • Ability to manage projects from conception to completion, including setting objectives, creating timelines, and coordinating resources.
  • Strong relationship building skills and ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to gain buy-in and support for ergonomic initiatives.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Detail-oriented with a passion for improving the user experience and enhancing safety.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience and Education Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in human factors engineering, ergonomics, industrial design, psychology, or a related field.
  • Minimum 8 years of directly related experience.
  • Certification as a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), strongly preferred.