Health, Safety & Environment Specialist
Pinetops, NC - USA
Job Summary
At ABB we help industries run leaner and cleanerand every person here makes that happen. Youll be empowered to lead supported to grow and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.
This position reports to:
Manufacturing Unit ManagerYour role and responsibilities
In this role you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health Safety and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain.
The work model for the role is: onsite
This role is contributing to the ELDS in North America. Main stakeholders are production quality maintenance engineering etc.
You will be mainly accountable for:
ReportHSE incidents to management and relevant stakeholders and coordinate immediate corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead or facilitatecomprehensive incident investigations using root cause analysis methodologies to identify systemic failures and develop effective corrective actions.
Sharelessons learned and best practices from incident investigations across the organization to drive continuous improvement and prevent similar incidents.
Implementsafety culture and behavioral change programs to foster a proactive safety mindset and strengthen employee engagement in hazard identification and reporting.
Maintain and executethe HSE compliance calendar to ensure all regulatory and organizational requirements are met and documented for audit readiness.
Conductcomprehensive HSE assessments including Activity-Based Risk Assessments (ABRA) PPE evaluations machine guarding inspections and LOTO compliance verification.
Provideexpert oversight and guidance for high-risk activities (hot work confined space entry working at heights aerial lifts) through permit systems and work procedures for both internal staff and contractors.
Qualifications for the role
Bachelor degree plus minimum of 3 years HSE related experience.
Certification and training in Safety preferred.
Knowledge of local HSE regulations preferred.
Skills in database management systems and MS Office.
Management System Capable to implement the ABB Way .Management System for HSE as well as the ISO standards (ISO 14001 & ISO 45001)..
Waste Management Train employees on waste management to accomplish reduction targets as well as waste management compliance.
Ergonomics Competent to perform ergonomic assessments drive improvements and train employees on ergonomic injuries prevention.
Candidates must already have authorization to work in the US.
Whats in it for you
We want you to bring your full self to workyour ideas your energy your ambition. Youll have the tools and freedom to grow your skills shape your path and take on challenges that matter. Here your work creates impact you can see and feel every day.
ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity gender expression sexual orientation) marital status citizenship age race and ethnicity inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles color religious creed national origin pregnancy physical or mental disability genetic information protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law.
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ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees
excludes ABB E-mobility Athens union Puerto Rico
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Health Life & Disability
Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability up to 26 weeks Company paid
Long Term Disability 60% of pay Company paid. Ability to buy-up to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits 100% employee paid (Accident insurance hospital indemnity critical illness pet insurance
Parental Leave up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health general health navigation and virtual health and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
Retirement
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time off
ABB provides 11 paid holidays. Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
Building a cleaner smarter future takes all kinds of minds: the curious the courageous and the creative. Thats why we welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences.
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About Company
ABB's Electrification business offers a wide-ranging portfolio of products, digital solutions and services, from substation to socket, enabling safe, smart and sustainable electrification. Offerings encompass digital and connected innovations for low- and medium-voltage, including EV ... View more