Health, Safety & Environment Coordinator

Bosch Group • Lincolnshire, Illinois • 2m ago

Company Description

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth Company, offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative elector-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of Drive and Control Technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Job Description

Job Summary:

Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, implement HSE policies and procedures, and promote a culture of safety within the hydraulic manufacturing facility.

Policy Development and Implementation
- Assist in the development and implementation of HSE policies, procedures, and programs specific to hydraulic manufacturing operations.
- Conduct regular reviews of policies to ensure compliance with local, national, and international regulations.
Risk Assessment and Management
- Identify potential hazards associated with hydraulic manufacturing processes (e.g., high-pressure systems, hydraulic fluids, heavy machinery).
- Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate controls to mitigate risks.
Compliance and Audits
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations.
- Conduct regular HSE audits and inspections of machinery, processes, and workplace conditions.
Reporting and Documentation
- Maintain accurate records of HSE incidents, training, audits, and inspections.
- Prepare reports for management and regulatory agencies as required.

Training and Awareness
- Provide HSE training to employees, including safe handling of hydraulic equipment, chemical safety, and emergency response.
- Promote a culture of safety through regular communication and awareness campaigns.
Incident Investigation
- Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in development and maintenance of emergency response plans for scenarios such as chemical spills, fires, and machinery malfunctions.
- Conduct regular drills to ensure readiness.
- Coordinate with waste management contractor
Environmental Management
- Monitor and handle waste disposal, emissions, and spill prevention in line with environmental regulations.
- Promote sustainable practices in the facility.
Equipment Safety
- Ensure that all hydraulic equipment and machinery are maintained and operated safely.
- Oversee the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce its proper use.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance.
- Implement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
- Investigate workplace accidents, near-misses, and environmental incidents.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Emergency Preparedness
- Assist in development and maintenance of emergency response plans for scenarios such as chemical spills, fires, and machinery malfunctions.
- Conduct regular drills to ensure readiness.
- Coordinate with waste management contractor
Environmental Management
- Monitor and handle waste disposal, emissions, and spill prevention in line with environmental regulations.
- Promote sustainable practices in the facility.
Equipment Safety
- Ensure that all hydraulic equipment and machinery are maintained and operated safely.
- Oversee the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and enforce its proper use.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance.
- Implement initiatives to enhance workplace safety and environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

Work Environment:

Exposure to a manufacturing environment with heavy machinery, hydraulic systems, and potentially hazardous substances.
May require occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, and wearing PPE.
This position combines hands-on technical analysis and administrative tasks
Time will be spent among office, production floor, and lab areas. A large majority of time may be spent working on the production floor
Work closely with managers, supervisors, office staff and plant personnel

Qualifications

Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field, preferred or 8 years of commensurate experience in lieu of the degree
2-4 years of experience in a health, safety, and environmental role, ideally in manufacturing or a similar industrial setting.
Certifications such as NEBOSH, OSHA, or ISO14001 & 45001 are highly desirable.
Good speaking, reading and writing, in English, Spanish a plus.
Knowledge of hydraulic systems and associated risks is preferred
Understanding of HSE laws, regulations, and best practices.
Experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, and emergency response planning.

Additional Information

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $70k- $80k. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc. The Recruiter can share more details about the specific salary range during the interview process. In addition to your base salary, HydraForce offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; health savings accounts (HSA); flexible spending accounts; 401(K) retirement plan with employer match; wellness programs; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; paid time off; and reimbursement of education expenses. Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

Must Have:

Must have US work authorization. This position is NOT open for International Assignments( OPT/CPT Candidates)
Indefinite U.S work authorized individuals only. Future sponsorship for work authorization is not available.