Vacancies HSE Advisor Coatings Manufacturing
Waukegan, IL - USA
Job Summary
About AkzoNobel
Since 1792 weve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color peoples lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands including Dulux International Sikkens and Interpon is trusted by customers around the globe. Were active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. Its what youd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company thats dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today while creating an even better tomorrow. Lets paint the future together.
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Support the HSE Manager in implementing site HSE programs maintaining regulatory compliance and improving safety performance. The HSE Advisor focuses on hazard identification incident prevention employee training and corrective action management working closely with production maintenance and engineering teams to reduce operational risks and strengthen safety culture.
Safety and Risk Management
Conduct routine HSE inspections and workplace risk assessments; document findings and track corrective actions to closure.
Maintain a visible shop-floor presence across shifts coaching employees and supervisors on safe work practices.
Schedule & support in safety committee meetings behavior-based safety initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Identify recurring hazards and recommend improvements including effective risk controls prioritizing elimination and engineering controls.
Participate in behaviour based safety orientation & training. Work with BBS team and assist with execution of identified projects.
Incident Management
Participate in investigations of injuries near misses and other HSE incidents using structured root cause analysis.
Track corrective and preventive actions verify completion and communicate lessons learned.
Analyze incident and observation trends to identify opportunities for risk reduction.
Regulatory Compliance and HSE Programs
Monitor applicable OSHA EPA DOT and other regulatory requirements; communicate relevant changes to the HSE Manager.
Support HSE audits regulatory inspections compliance records and implementation of site procedures.
Support process safety and chemical safety activities including hazard identification and action follow-up.
Training and Competency
Coordinate and deliver new-hire HSE orientation refresher training and task-specific safety training.
Support forklift operator training and remedial instruction following violations.
Manage the respiratory protection program including fit testing training and records.
Performance and Administration
Collect and report HSE KPIs and maintain inspection incident training and corrective action records.
Manage HSE supplies and PPE inventory including purchasing and expense tracking.
Support site security badge administration and associated reporting.
Perform other HSE-related duties as required.
Education and Experience
Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety and Health Engineering or a related discipline.
Typically 2 years of manufacturing experience; chemical or process industry experience preferred.
Knowledge of OSHA requirements and practical experience with safety inspections incident investigations and corrective action management preferred.
Skills and Competencies
Strong shop-floor communication coaching and influencing skills.
Proactive approach to hazard identification and risk reduction.
Effective problem-solving organization and follow-through.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Other Requirements
Flexibility to work across shifts to support site operations.
Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment and comply with site safety requirements.
Base salary range for this role is: $70000 to $80000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.
- Benefits starting Day 1
- 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
- Medical insurance with HSA
- Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
- Generous vacation sick and holiday pay
- Annual bonus 7.5% Short Term Incentive
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental leave after 1 year
- Career growth opportunities
- Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
- Employee referral bonus
At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when our organization all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age or disability.
Requisition ID: #LI-SS1
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
About Company
We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sik ... View more