HSE Specialist

We are now hiring for an HSE Specialist for a company in San Marcos, TX. Please submit your resume to this posting and call our office at 830-629-2525 for more information.

Pay: $22-$25/hr.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5:00pm

Full job description

Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist to join our team. This role is crucial in ensuring a safe healthy and compliant work environment within our recycling facility(s). The ideal candidate will have a strong background in occupational health, safety and environment, with expertise in relevant regulations and standards. The HSE Specialist will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing health, safety and environmental programs that promote a culture of safety, health, and environment compliance, this also includes Collaborating with Managers and team members to reinforce safe work practices; Coordinate and deliver safety training, new hire orientation and ongoing development. The perfect candidate will be responsible for identifying issues, implementing remedies, and executing improvements where needed. Strong communication, training, and leadership skills are necessary for developing safety programs and influencing a safety-first culture.

This role is highly hands-on and field focused. We are seeking a candidate who is willing and able to see safety and environmental initiatives through from start to finish, including identifying safety issues, determining corrective actions, gathering the necessary tools or resources, and actively completing or supporting the implementation of solutions.

This is not a desk-only role. The ideal candidate is comfortable working directly on the plant floor, engaging with equipment, processes, and team members, and taking personal ownership of safety improvements in a fast-paced industrial recycling environment.

Essential Functions:

Health & Safety:

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs tailored to the Company.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, industry best practices, and internal safety requirements.
• Conduct regular risk assessments and workplace inspections to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident investigations, document findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Deliver engaging safety training, toolbox talks, and new-hire safety orientations.
• Promote a proactive safety culture with open communication and hazard reporting.

Environmental Management:

• Ensure compliance with EPA and TCEQ environmental regulations regarding waste management, emissions, and hazardous materials.
• Oversee proper storage, labeling, and disposal of chemicals and waste products.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics; recommend improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate spill prevention and response planning.

Basic Qualifications:

• Previous experience in OSHA / Safety role.
• OSHA and TCEQ regulations knowledge.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) along with an ability to quickly learn new software.