HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist

At Nouryon, our global team of Changemakers takes positive action every day, to reach higher collectively and individually. We create innovative and sustainable solutions for our customers to answer society’s needs – today and in the future.  

We are looking for team members who bring ideas forward, champion others and work together to do better. Does that sound like you? 

In your future role as an HSE Specialist, you will

The HSES Specialist supports the site’s Health, Safety, Environmental, and Security (HSES) programs to ensure compliance with corporate standards, local/state/federal regulations, and ISO/Responsible Care® requirements. This position assists in implementing safety, environmental, and emergency response initiatives, conducts field inspections, maintains regulatory records, and supports training and incident investigation activities.

The role is hands-on and field-focused, serving as the link between operations and HSES management to drive a strong safety culture and environmental compliance across the site.

Health & Safety

• Support the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with corporate HSES standards.
• Conduct daily field safety observations, audits, and behavioral-based safety (BBS) checks; track and trend findings.
• Assist in the Permit-to-Work process for hot work, confined space, and other high-risk activities.
• Participate in and help facilitate Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), incident investigations, and root cause analyses.
• Maintain safety performance metrics, near-miss reports, and corrective action tracking in the HSES Suite (Enablon).
• Conduct and support training programs related to PPE, safe work practices, emergency response, and site safety orientation.
• Participate in site safety meetings, toolbox talks, and SCAN (Survey–Consider–Act–Notify) observations.
• Assist in maintaining and testing emergency response equipment (e.g., eyewash stations, fire extinguishers, alarms).
• Support the management of contractor safety programs, including pre-job meetings and field audits.

Environmental Compliance

• Support environmental recordkeeping and reporting for air emissions, wastewater, and waste management programs.
• Conduct environmental inspections and sampling as required to ensure compliance with permits and regulations (EPA, state environmental agencies).
• Assist in the coordination and documentation of waste storage, labeling, and disposal activities.
• Maintain records for Stormwater Pollution Prevention, SPCC, and waste minimization programs.
• Support audits and inspections by internal and external parties, including regulatory agencies.
• Help track and report environmental performance metrics and assist in completing periodic environmental reports and submissions.

Emergency Response & Security

• Support the site’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP) through drills, training coordination, and equipment readiness checks.
• Assist in maintaining site security and visitor control procedures, including badge issuance and compliance with DHS security guidelines.

Continuous Improvement & Documentation

• Assist in maintaining Responsible Care® and ISO 14001 documentation and records.
• Support the implementation of HSES improvement projects, campaigns, and performance initiatives.
• Maintain accurate documentation and assist in preparing reports and presentations for site leadership.
• Provide administrative and logistical support for HSES programs, audits, and meetings.

We believe you bring

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred OR equivalent experience.
• 2–5 years of experience in health, safety, and/or environmental compliance, ideally in a chemical or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state-level environmental regulations.
• Working knowledge of Process Safety Management (PSM) principles preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and willingness to spend time in production and field areas.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with Enablon or other HSES management systems a plus.
• Ability to learn and apply regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Capable of wearing required PPE, including flame-resistant clothing (FRCs), safety shoes, hard hat, safety glasses, and respirator if necessary.
• Able to lift approximately 50 lbs., climb up and down ladders and stairs, and work in both indoor and outdoor plant environments.

Great if you have:

• OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
• HAZWOPER 40-Hour or equivalent
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Environmental or Safety Technician certification (e.g., CHST, CESM) preferred

Good to know
 

Please apply via our online recruitment system. We will not accept applications via e-mail. Once it's with us we will review to see if we have a match between your skills and the role! For more information about our hiring process, visit: nouryon.com/careers/how-we-hire/  

We look forward to receiving your application! 

We kindly ask our internal candidates to apply with your Nouryon email via Success Factors.  
 

We encourage you as a valued Nouryon employee to share talents from your network to help us to bring in new Changemakers through our new Employee Referral Program! Bringing new, skilled people with a great mindset is beneficial for both you and Nouryon. All info you need to make a referral is here. Join us in growing Nouryon!  

About Nouryon

We’re looking for tomorrow’s Changemakers, today. 

If you’re looking for your next career move, apply today and join Nouryon’s worldwide team of Changemakers in providing essential solutions that our customers use to manufacture everyday products such as personal care, cleaning, paints and coatings, agriculture and food, pharmaceuticals, and building products. Our employees are driven by the wish to make an impact and actively drive positive change. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international, diverse, and proactive working environment. 

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Nouryon is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.