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?

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…