HSE Specialist

Job Title: HSE Specialist

Job Summary:

The HSE Specialist will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining effective health, safety, and environmental policies and practices within Mount Vernon Operations. This position will require strong leadership skills, with a focus on coaching and mentoring site leadership and field service teams to ensure a safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HSE policies, practices, and roadmaps to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to site leadership on HSE best practices, including risk management, incident investigation, and training.
• Collaborate with operational management to develop and implement good people management practices, focusing on employee engagement and well-being.
• Lead the site HSE committee and conduct regular management reviews to ensure effective HSE performance.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs to ensure employees have the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their jobs safely.
• Manage internal and external audits, including 5S audits, to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Represent the organization's HSE performance to external stakeholders, including clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.

Requirements:

• Certified or working towards AS/BS/MS in occupational health, safety, or a related field.
• OSHA 30 training and a minimum of two years' HSE-related experience.
• A minimum of three years' experience working within manufacturing/operations environments or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of environmental, health, and safety compliance law and industrial hygiene.
• Ability to identify hazards, critical processes, and system needs and implement appropriate solutions.
• High standard of written English and good communication skills, including professional telephone manner and strong presentation and report writing skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certified or working towards Safety Professional Associate Safety Professional or Certified Safety Professional.
• Experience of implementation, development, or auditing of management systems, including OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001, ISO 50001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001.
• Experience of coaching and mentoring, problem-solving, and lean manufacturing.

About Terex:

Terex is a global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. We are committed to creating an empowering and welcoming workplace culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Terex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We are committed to actively fostering a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated.