Senior Health & Safety Specialist
Location: Aurora, COYour "day to day"Strategic Leadership & Implementation- Lead the development and execution of the site's Health & Safety strategy in alignment with PMI's global standards and legal/regulatory requirements.
- Partner with senior management to integrate Health & Safety into core business planning, operations, and performance management.
- Act as the site's most senior technical advisor on occupational health, safety engineering, environmental compliance, and loss prevention.
System Development & Governance- Design, implement, and continuously improve robust Health & Safety management systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001), policies, and procedures tailored to the factory's risk profile.
- Drive a culture of accountability by ensuring that roles and responsibilities for Health & Safety are clearly defined and embraced across departments.
Advanced Risk Management- Lead enterprise-level risk assessments, audits, and corrective action programs to proactively mitigate health, safety, and environmental risks.
- Provide expert guidance on emerging regulatory trends and technologies to maintain compliance and best-in-class performance.
- Ensure all contractors, suppliers, and external vendors adhere to PMI's sustainability standards.
Training & Capability Building- Oversee the development and execution of Health & Safety training programs across all organizational levels-employees, contractors, and leadership-ensuring competency and awareness are maintained.
- Mentor and guide junior Health & Safety team members, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
Data & Performance Reporting- Own the integrity of Health & Safety performance reporting, ensuring accurate and timely KPIs are shared with local and regional stakeholders.
- Use data to drive decision-making, forecast trends, and present insights to executive leadership and global Health & Safety teams.
Capital Projects & Engineering Integration- Collaborate with engineering, facilities, and operations teams to ensure Health & Safetycompliance and risk mitigation are fully embedded in the design, construction, and commissioning of all capital and infrastructure projects.
- Conduct technical reviews and approvals of equipment certifications, process modifications, and environmental impact assessments.
Incident Management & Emergency Preparedness- Lead complex incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action planning.
- Champion the development and testing of comprehensive emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
Sustainability & Continuous Improvement- Drive environmental sustainability programs to reduce waste, emissions, and energy consumption; deliver measurable improvements aligned with PMI's ESG objectives.
- Participate in site budgeting and planning processes to secure resources for Health & Safety improvements, technology upgrades, and regulatory compliance.
Who We're Looking For- Bachelors in environmental engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in environmental health and safety roles within manufacturing or industrial settings.
- Demonstrated expertise in ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001 standards.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders, lead cross-functional initiatives, and manage complex projects.
- Deep understanding of U.S. federal, state, and local regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, EPA).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, and exposure to EHS management platforms (e.g., Enablon, Intelex).
- Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP) strongly preferred.
Annual Base Salary Range: $88,000 - $110,000
What we offerWe offer employees a competitive base salary and the potential to receive a discretionary annual bonus.
Employees (and their families) also have the option to enroll in our company medical, dental and vision plans. The company offers flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care, as well as health savings accounts for those that choose to enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). Employees are auto-enrolled in our company's 401(k)/Deferred Profit Sharing (DPS) Plan, which provides for both annual 5% employer matching contribution and an annual employer contribution.
As a new hire, you will enjoy an allotment of paid vacation time, paid sick time, 12 paid company holidays, and 3 paid floating holidays. We also provide our employees with paid parental leave, paid family and medical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid sick and safe time, paid public emergency leave, paid time off for jury duty, and paid time off for certain activities relating to their status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, or crime. The company offers unpaid national guard and reserve leave, unpaid civil air patrol leave, unpaid qualified volunteer leave, and unpaid time off for employees engaging in certain activities relating to criminal proceedings.
The company also provides basic life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, and short-term and long-term disability insurance to employees at no cost. Employees have the option to purchase supplemental life and AD&D coverage for themselves, spouse, and dependent children.
