SHE Specialist

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.