HSE Specialist

Location: Augusta. Georgia

Function: HSE (Health, Safety & Environment)

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Position Summary: The HSE Specialist assists in developing, implementing, and maintaining Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) programs to ensure a safe workplace, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across environmental, occupational health, and safety systems. The role supports incident investigations, audits, training, and compliance with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.

Must-Have: Requirements EducationBachelor's Degree in: Occupational Safety & Health Environmental Management Environmental Science Related HSE field ExperienceMinimum 3+ years of HSE experience in a manufacturing environment Experience supporting: OSHA compliance Environmental compliance Safety audits Incident investigations Risk assessments Technical KnowledgeOSHA regulationsEPA/environmental complianceISO 14001ISO 45001 Risk Assessments (JSA/JHA) Root Cause Analysis (5 Why, RCA) Emergency Response Planning Hazardous Materials ManagementLOTO (Lockout/Tagout) Confined Space ProgramsPPE Programs Hazard Communication Programs LanguageEnglish - Proficient (Required) Computer Skills Microsoft Excel - Proficient Microsoft Word - Intermediate Microsoft PowerPointOutlookBasic SAP exposure preferred

Key Responsibilities: Implement and maintain EHS programs to meet OSHA, EPA, state, local, and company requirements. Support ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 management systems. Conduct hazard assessments, safety inspections, and environmental compliance audits. Lead incident and near-miss investigations using RCA and 5-Why methodologies. Deliver EHS training programs and maintain training records. Manage environmental reporting, waste programs, SDS, chemical labeling, and spill response. Track and report EHS KPIs (TRIR, incident rates, corrective actions, etc.).Support contractor safety programs and site orientations. Coordinate emergency preparedness drills and response plans. Support ergonomics and industrial hygiene initiatives.