HSE Specialist

R10094081 HSE Specialist (Open) Location: Richmond Seppic, VA – Support Functions. Seppic, a subsidiary of Air Liquide group, designs, manufactures, and markets unique ingredients used by consumers, patients, and professionals. Job Overview Support safe, compliant, and sustainable operations throughout Seppic’s site, working closely with internal and external partners to maintain environmental and safety standards. Benefits Annual Bonus + Benefits start day of hire Pay range $83,000 - $100,000 DOE plus bonus Travel 0–5% based on business needs Work schedule: 8‑hour shift, Monday‑Friday (On‑call) Responsibilities Collaborate with personnel and external agencies to ensure the overall HSE strategy is successful, minimizing safety, environmental, and security risks. Ensure the site maintains continuous compliance with company and regulatory requirements. Read, interpret, and apply federal, state, local, and corporate regulations and standards. Assist with the development and deployment of HSE requirements. Assist with compliance tasks associated with the site’s environmental permits for air, stormwater, and wastewater. Manage the site’s hazardous waste program and non‑hazardous waste activities to ensure regulatory compliance. Assist with the development and implementation of site sustainability improvements. Deliver training on HSE programs. Assist with hazardous material shipments by ground, air, and vessel. Conduct job hazard analysis for routine and non‑routine work. Assist departments in hazard recognition and the completion of safe work permits for non‑routine tasks (LOTO, confined space entry, working‑at‑height, line breaks, hot work, hazardous chemicals, scaffolding, MEWPs, and powered industrial trucks). Collaborate with all departments to support policy effectiveness and identify gaps in programs to continually reduce risk. Empower departments to drive safety performance improvements and hazard mitigation. Participate in incident and near‑miss investigations, root‑cause analysis, and corrective action development applying HOP and Just Culture principles. Drive completion of preventive and corrective actions. Inspect and maintain safety equipment (fire extinguishers, safety showers, eyewash stations, spill kits, AEDs). Assists with site industrial hygiene activities to monitor and mitigate hazardous exposures. Assist with emergency preparedness activities and emergency drills on all shifts. Assist with contractor safety management and oversee contractor activities. Assist with management of the site security plan. Assist with PSM compliance tasks. Partner with other departments for special projects and program development. Maintain the web‑based safety data sheet system. Track, compile, and report safety and environmental data in internal and external software applications. Assist with preparation of safety and environmental reports. Assist with regulatory inspections and internal audits. Perform any other duties as assigned. Required Experience and Qualifications 5 years of experience in an industrial setting where at least 50% of responsibilities involved implementing and/or developing HSE programs. Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, NFPA, and DOT requirements through training or experience. Demonstrable experience handling chemicals and/or hazardous waste. Comfort working in an office environment with computers and in the field, including during inclement weather and emergency situations. Ability to lift 50 lbs, climb ladders, ascend/descend stairs, and work in hot, cold, and loud environments. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in safety or environmental field. 3–5 years experience managing safety programs in a manufacturing environment. Completion of OSHA 30 and RCRA training courses. First Aid, CPR, and AED training. Formal training in HOP, HPI, or HOF. Air Liquide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and Protected Veterans are welcome. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of background. #J-18808-Ljbffr airliquidehr