HSE Manager

BlueScope • $80K — $100K *
Jackson, MS 39212In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
1 week ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the HSE profession, ideally in a heavy industrial environment
  • Demonstrated experience leading an effective HSE program
  • Experience influencing large groups of personnel
  • Ability to develop and deliver presentations to groups of personnel

Responsibilities

  • Direct implementation and continuous improvement of the HSE Standards and Codes of Practices
  • Lead incident investigations using cause analysis programs to identify systemic failures
  • Foster high employee engagement through Safety Committee meetings and Toolbox Talks
  • Maintain and coordinate exercises for a robust Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
  • Lead facility's Environmental Sustainability initiatives and track CO2 emissions
  • Act as the technical lead for the Title V Air Operating Permit compliance
  • Oversee the hazardous waste program lifecycle and identify waste reduction methods

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short and long term disability
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement
Full Job Description
The HSE Manager is the primary architect of our safety culture and the lead guardian of our environmental stewardship within our coil coating operations. Their mission is to strive for a risk-free workplace by embedding BlueScope's safety Code of Practices into the organization along with ensuring the implementation of the 14 HSE Standards. The role maintains a "zero-deviation" posture toward EPA and OSHA regulatory compliance and drives the site's Environmental Sustainability roadmap.

Key Focus Areas
  • HSE Standards & Risk Mitigation: Direct implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement of the Codes of Practices & 14 HSE Standards in addition to Federal, State, & Local safety program requirements e.g., LOTO, Machine Guarding, Cranes, Forklifts, & Confined Spaces. The position develops systems to ensure 100% compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, maturing these systems to proactively eliminate life-altering risks
  • Modern Incident Investigation & Trending: Leads all incident investigations using cause analysis programs such as ICAM, Fishbone, and Learning Teams to identify systemic failures. The position accurately tracks and trends the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), using data to drive preventative strategies
  • Employee Engagement & Training: The role fosters a high-engagement culture by leading Safety Committee meetings and providing the technical framework for daily Toolbox Talks while providing expertise to the management team. It also develops and facilitates all required regulatory training, including OSHA requirements such as Hazard Communication (GHS), Hearing Conservation, and Powered Industrial Truck safety including all BlueScope requirements including all associated Codes of Practices
  • Emergency Management: The position maintains a robust Emergency Response Plan (ERP) You will coordinate tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with local fire and HAZMAT departments to ensure facility readiness
  • LAWWNE & Environmental Sustainability: Controls waste while minimizing pollution risks to Land, Air, Water, Waste, Noise & Energy (LAWWNE). Leads the facility's Environmental Sustainability initiatives. Calculates and tracks the site's CO2 Footprint (Scope 1 & 2 emissions), identifying energy-saving opportunities in our thermal oxidizers and coating lines to drive down carbon intensity
  • Air Quality & Permit Management: Act as the technical lead for our Title V Air Operating Permit. You will ensure strict adherence to VOC and HAP emission limits through the rigorous monitoring of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), including Method 25A testing and semi-annual certifications
  • Hazardous Waste & RCRA Management: Oversee the facility's RCRA hazardous waste program (Large Quantity Generator status). You will manage the entire lifecycle of waste-from point-of-generation collection and satellite accumulation to lawful disposal and manifesting. The role is responsible for identifying waste reduction methods, such as solvent recovery/recycling or process modifications to minimize hazardous output
  • SARA & EPCRA Reporting: Manage all federal "Right-to-Know" reporting, including annual SARA Title III Tier II chemical inventories and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI/Form R), ensuring 100% accuracy to avoid EPA enforcement actions
  • Water & Spill Oversight: Manage the NPDES wastewater permit and maintain the SPCC and Stormwater (SWPPP) plans. You will be responsible for reporting any releases under CERCLA and ensuring all secondary containment systems are compliant
  • Systems Management: Lead the auditing of ISO 14001 systems, translating complex federal regulations into actionable shop-floor work instructions


Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent professional experience and/or education plus experience combination
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the HSE profession, preferably in heavy industrial environment
  • Demonstrated experience in leading an effective HSE program
  • Experience in influencing large groups of personnel
  • Must be able to develop and deliver presentations to groups of personnel


Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:
  • 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
  • CHMM, CSP, and CIH certifications
  • CPR and First Aid certifications
  • 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification


Skills & Competencies:

  • Understanding of leading and lagging indicators
  • Ability to mine accumulated data for trends and adjust HSE strategy accordingly
  • Ability to maximize utilization of software applications to drive HSE improvement
  • Subject matter expert in OSHA / EPA compliance and technical standards and how to research them
  • PC competent (including Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Influencing skills
  • Negotiating skills
  • Organization and time management
  • Organizational agility
  • Dealing with ambiguity


Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.

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