Vacancies HSE Advisor
High Point, NC - 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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The HSE Advisor partners with site leadership to promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health safety environmental and regulatory requirements across the manufacturing facility. This role serves as a trusted advisor by providing guidance on OSHA EPA and state/local regulatory compliance conducting safety training supporting Process Safety Management (PSM) initiatives performing audits and incident investigations and helping identify and reduce workplace risks. The HSE Advisor spends significant time on the production floor building relationships with employees coaching safe work practices and collaborating with all departments to continuously improve workplace safety and environmental performance.
Serve as the sites Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) advisor by ensuring compliance with and company safety requirements.
Support compliance with air permits stormwater wastewater hazardous waste soil management and other environmental regulations.
Maintain site HSE programs and assist with regulatory inspections and compliance activities.
Safety Leadership & Employee Engagement
Build positive working relationships with employees and managers to promote a proactive safety culture.
Provide coaching and guidance on safe work practices while encouraging employee involvement in safety initiatives such as Behavior-Based Safety (BBS).
Influence safety performance through collaboration rather than direct authority.
Participate in daily site walks throughout manufacturing warehouse laboratory office and outdoor work areas to identify hazards and provide immediate support.
Safety Training & Development
Deliver HSE training for employees and contractors including topics such as Lockout/Tagout PPE hazardous waste handling etc.
Develop and communicate daily toolbox talks and other safety awareness programs.
Maintain training documentation and assist with ongoing employee development.
Process Safety & Risk Management
Support Process Safety Management (PSM) activities including Management of Change (MOC) processes and hazard studies.
Participate in incident investigations root cause analysis corrective action development and follow-up activities.
Conduct task-based risk assessments internal safety audits and inspections.
Emergency Preparedness
Support emergency preparedness programs and emergency response planning.
Participate on the Emergency Response Team if qualified or interested.
Assist in developing and improving emergency response procedures and site readiness.
Continuous Improvement
Recommend improvements to HSE programs policies and procedures.
Monitor HSE performance metrics and assist with corrective and preventive actions.
Support implementation of company HSE initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
The HSE Advisor exercises independent judgment while supporting site leadership in maintaining compliance with health safety and environmental regulations.
This position is expected to:
Interpret and apply OSHA EPA environmental and company safety requirements.
Recommend improvements to HSE programs procedures and safe work practices.
Identify safety and environmental risks and recommend corrective actions.
Influence employees and leaders through coaching collaboration and effective communication.
Prioritize daily work activities and independently manage assigned HSE responsibilities while partnering closely with the HSE Manager.
Education & Experience
Bachelors degree in Environmental Health & Safety Engineering Environmental Science Industrial Safety or a related field. Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered.
Minimum of five (5) years of HSE-relevant experience.
Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving hazardous materials.
One to two years of experience at a Process Safety Management (PSM) covered facility preferred.
Experience with emergency response planning or emergency response teams is a plus.
Experience with incident investigations audits and safety training preferred.
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and environmental compliance requirements.
Knowledge of air permits wastewater stormwater hazardous waste and environmental compliance programs.
Basic understanding of Process Safety Management principles
Ability to influence and coach employees without direct supervisory authority.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust across all levels of the organization.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Ability to conduct safety audits inspections and incident investigations.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to balance office responsibilities with extensive time spent in the manufacturing environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
SAP or similar ERP experience is helpful but not required.
Experience with incident management systems (such as Enablon or similar software) is preferred but not required. Training will be
The salary range for these skills is: $89000 to $103000. 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.
This role eligible for an annual bonustarget of 7.5% based on individual and company performance.
Benefits:
Medical insurance with HSA
Dental Vision Life AD&D benefits
Annual bonus
401K retirement savings with 6% company match
Generous vacation personal and holiday pay
Paid Parental leave
Hybrid work for most exempt roles
Active Diversity & Inclusion Networks
Tuition Reimbursement
Career growth opportunities
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.
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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