Health & Safety Specialist II

Summary The Health & Safety Specialist II executes and improves safety and health programs within a manufacturing environment, working with a high degree of independence on routine and moderately complex safety matters. This role conducts safety inspections and job hazard analyses, performs industrial hygiene and ergonomic assessments, investigates incidents and determines root cause, and recommends engineering, administrative, and PPE controls to reduce workplace risk. The Health & Safety Specialist II partners with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and EH&S leadership to strengthen hazard prevention and support OSHA and company compliance and may provide technical guidance to Health & Safety Specialist I team members. Significant or high-risk matters are escalated to EH&S leadership. Responsibilities Conduct safety inspections and jobsite audits to identify unsafe conditions and at-risk behaviors, and drive findings to closure Implement and maintain site safety programs in alignment with company standards and regulatory requirements Conduct industrial hygiene monitoring including air sampling, noise dosimetry, and evaluation of chemical and physical exposure hazards Analyze exposure monitoring results against OSHA permissible exposure limits (PELs) and ACGIH threshold limit values (TLVs), and recommend engineering, administrative, or PPE controls Maintain exposure monitoring records and documentation in accordance with OSHA and company requirements Support respiratory protection program activities, including fit testing coordination and medical clearance tracking Conduct ergonomic risk assessments for production and administrative roles, evaluating workstation design, manual handling tasks, and repetitive motion exposures Recommend and support implementation of ergonomic improvements in partnership with Engineering and Operations Perform Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), task-based risk assessments, and workplace hazard evaluations, assigning risk rankings and recommending controls Identify chemical, mechanical, electrical, ergonomic, and process-related hazards during inspections and evaluations Lead or participate in incident investigations involving injuries, near misses, and property damage Conduct root cause analysis, recommend corrective and preventive actions, and track actions to completion and verify effectiveness Evaluate injuries and illnesses for OSHA recordability and maintain OSHA 300, 300A, and 301 documentation in coordination with EH&S leadership Support workers’ compensation case documentation and follow-up activities Develop and deliver safety training including new hire orientation, hazard communication, PPE, lockout/tagout, and other OSHA-required topics Develop and deliver toolbox talks and safety awareness initiatives, and promote employee participation in safety improvement activities Serve as a safety resource for supervisors and team members, and conduct routine safety walks to reinforce safe work practices Support contractor safety qualification and oversight activities Partner with Engineering and Operations during equipment installation and process changes to identify and mitigate safety risks Support emergency response planning activities and emergency drills Conduct layered process audits and internal safety compliance reviews Track and analyze safety performance data including incident rates, near-miss reporting, and leading indicators, and communicate trends and risks to EH&S leadership Maintain records within EHS management systems for incident tracking, corrective actions, training, and compliance reporting Assist with development and revision of safety procedures, policies, and safety-related work instructions Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system activities as applicable Provide technical guidance to Health & Safety Specialist I team members and other personnel on safety practices and procedures Maintain regular and reliable on-site attendance Maintain cleanliness at work-site in accordance with 5S3R Standards (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain; Right Location, Right Quantity, Right Container) Perform other duties as assigned Essential Employee Status This position supports essential manufacturing and construction operations. The role may require working extended hours, weekends, holidays, or off-hours, and participating in coordination meetings outside standard business hours to support project execution, shutdowns, incident response, emergency situations, and global collaboration when required. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required Occupational Safety or Environmental Health strongly preferred; Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field also preferred Candidates holding a bachelor’s degree in another field will be considered with relevant manufacturing or industrial safety experience Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or other safety-related certification preferred OSHA 30-Hour General Industry certification preferred Experience Minimum 3 years of experience supporting or administering safety programs in a manufacturing or industrial environment required Experience conducting safety inspections, workplace audits, and incident investigations required Experience applying OSHA regulations and industrial safety practices required Experience conducting industrial hygiene sampling, exposure assessment, or interpretation of occupational exposure limits preferred Experience conducting ergonomic assessments preferred Experience using EHS management software systems such as Intelex, Enablon, Sphera, Gensuite, or similar platforms preferred Exposure to chemical, electrical, mechanical, or automation-related hazards in industrial environments preferred Demonstrated reliable work history and consistent attendance in prior employment Sponsorship This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship, now or in the future. Candidates must possess current, unrestricted authorization to work in the United States. Skills Working knowledge of OSHA safety regulations, safety management systems, and workplace hazard recognition principles Ability to independently conduct safety inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations and document findings accurately Ability to analyze exposure data, safety metrics, and incident reports and translate findings into actionable recommendations Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Ability to recommend appropriate engineering, administrative, and PPE controls Ability to develop and deliver safety training to production and administrative audiences Ability to influence supervisors and operators toward safe behaviors Ability to provide technical guidance to less experienced safety personnel Strong organizational and documentation skills with high attention to detail Effective written and verbal communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production operations Comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment Physical Requirements Must be able to properly and regularly utilize the following PPE for periods of up to 12 hours: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, nitrile gloves, ear protection, and cleanroom suit Must be able to repeatedly lift, push, and pull materials or equipment for periods of up to 12 hours Must be able to repeatedly stoop, twist, and bend for periods of up to 12 hours Must be able to repeatedly reach overhead for periods of up to 12 hours Must be able to move throughout the facility, including production floors, mechanical rooms, utility areas, and rooftops, to conduct inspections and assessments Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods Must be able to use hands and fingers to operate tools, sampling and monitoring equipment, and computer systems Work Environment Work is performed within a manufacturing facility and may include office, production, utility, mechanical, laboratory, and construction areas Work may involve handling or working in proximity to hazardous materials and regulated industrial chemicals Exposure to chemical vapors, dust, noise, heat, mechanical equipment, or other controlled substances may occur depending on area assignment Work may occur in mechanical rooms, utility areas, rooftops, or other industrial environments Strict adherence to company safety policies and OSHA Hazard Communication requirements is mandatory Employees must properly wear and maintain assigned personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times within designated areas Required PPE may include respirators, chemical-resistant garments, gloves, eye protection, face shields, or other equipment determined by process and risk assessment HLBMA LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer that values the diversity of its workforce. #J-18808-Ljbffr HLBMA LLC