Job Overview
At Ecolab, protecting people, operations, and the environment is at the heart of everything we do. As a SHE Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving a strong Safety, Health, and Environment culture across our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
In this role, you will provide on-site leadership and support the implementation of SHE programs with a strong focus on personal safety, process safety, environmental sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, strengthen compliance, and promote a safe and sustainable workplace for all employees and contractors.
What's in it for You?
- Join a global sustainability and safety leader.
- Make a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing, environmental performance, and operational excellence.
- Gain exposure to world-class safety and environmental management systems.
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.
- Lead initiatives that directly contribute to business continuity and operational performance.
- Develop your SHE expertise through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.
What You Will Do
Safety Leadership
- Lead and support the implementation of Safety, Health, and Environment policies, standards, and procedures.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and awareness programs.
- Drive strong personal safety performance by identifying and mitigating workplace risks.
Process Safety Management
- Support process safety programs including hazard identification, risk assessments, and critical risk management.
- Participate in initiatives aimed at preventing major incidents and improving operational safety.
- Ensure process safety requirements are effectively implemented and sustained.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and Ecolab SHE requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and workplace evaluations.
- Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure and effectiveness.
Incident Prevention & Continuous Improvement
- Support incident investigations and root cause analysis activities.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
Training & Awareness
- Deliver SHE training programs for employees and contractors.
- Support the development of safety awareness campaigns and engagement initiatives.
- Foster a strong culture of accountability and ownership for SHE performance.
Environmental Sustainability
- Support sustainability initiatives related to environmental impact reduction, waste management, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in achieving site environmental performance objectives and targets.
Performance Monitoring
- Track and report SHE performance metrics and key indicators.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to site leadership.
- Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment roles.
- Knowledge of local SHE regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, chemical, or production environments.
- Professional SHE certifications.
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, or similar risk management methodologies.
- Experience leading sustainability or environmental improvement initiatives.
- Continuous improvement experience and strong problem-solving capabilities.