Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.
Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.
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WHAT TO EXPECT
As an innovation leader, we look for ambitious, forward thinking, open-minded and well-rounded individuals to join our global team. Located in our Salem, NH, manufacturing facility, you will be a Health, Safety, Environmental Specialist.
- Responsible for organizing, implementing, administering, and monitoring Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) programs within the scope of Company requirements and local, state, and federal regulations. Identify HSE hazards and establish controls to mitigate risks.
- Typically, dayshift hours with flexibility to cover off-shifts as needed.
- Will be on call (rotation) as urgent needs arise.
Key responsibilities (to name a few):
- Maintaining, developing, and continuously improving environmental programs, policies, and procedures in partnership with engineering, and manufacturing ecosystems that will ensure the Salem, NH facility complies with state and federal regulations, including OSHA and EPA and Gates Corporate Standards
- Support plant's management of environmental and OSHA regulatory reporting and record-keeping requirements
- Performing, reviewing, and revising HSE risk assessments including job hazard analyses
- Leading and facilitating investigations on safety and environmental incidents, including near misses and injuries ensuring preventative actions address system causes and not solely individual behaviors
- Participating in and/or lead internal audits and inspections
- Use human and organizational principles to drive ownership of safety, health, and environmental impacts, with a focus on engagement, learning from events, and systems-level problem solving
- Developing new procedures, inspections, trainings, or reports as needed
- Actively work as a key stakeholder on behalf of the Gates Corporation to ensure that Production and Factory changes result in improved controls of risks to health, safety, and the environment
- Assisting with in-plant HSE work participating in pre-job/task planning and verification of controls/safeguards before starting work
- Supporting Management of Change by analyzing change requests, advising on HSE aspects/impacts, and assigning/tracking actions to closure
- Coaching, mentoring and/or directly supervising all team members
- Ensure contractor management protocols are in place to reduce risks with non-routine or non-standard work
- Responsible for ensuring on time completion of compliance and site obligations through safety and environmental management systems.
- Ensure site's progress to obtain ISO 14001 and 45001 certifications.
ABOUT YOU
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Technology, Engineering, or Environmental Sciences
- 5-7 years of HSE-specific experience required, preferably in manufacturing industry
- Relevant certifications preferred (First Aid and CPR, waste management, Associate Safety Professional, internal audit training)
- Strong working knowledge of safety codes, OSHA 1910, and other regulatory agencies; environmental codes, EPA 40CFR, and other regulatory agencies
- Must have experience with environmental permit administration, Behavior Based Safety, HSE record-keeping and reporting, incident investigation (including root cause analysis)
- Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
- Must be able to work over-time, extended hours, and/or weekends as needed
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship
WHY GATES?
Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.
While we expect the best, we also want to give you the best. That's why at Gates we provide an environment where people can succeed from our policy of 'Dress for your Day' (yes - that means you can wear jeans), health club reimbursement, to your ownership of your work/life balance and more. Visit www.gates.com/careers to learn more.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
At Gates, we believe that we are better together. Proximity has been important to our success over the years as there are critical items that are simply better when done together. One of those critical items is efficient collaboration. We cannot underestimate the power of informal conversations and connecting face-to-face with our coworkers.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Gates is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.
ARE YOU DRIVEN BY POSSIBILITY?
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) 3% Match
- 401(k) matching
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
Experience:
Work Location: In person