Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

Company Introduction:

Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group is an engineering-focused solution provider of machined castings, fabrications, and assemblies.

We serve OEM customers in the rail, material handling, mining, defense, heavy truck, agriculture, power systems, construction, nuclear, engineered products, architectural, and forestry industries.

We have access to the broadest range of metalwork solutions in the world through our elite group of companies. Arrow focuses on providing innovative design, quality craftsmanship, and exceptional customer service.

Position Summary:

Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specialist

The HSE Specialist will establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident-free, environmentally sound, and healthy work environment. The HSE Specialist will provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to hourly, salaried, and management employees ensuring employee health and the environment are protected.

*******This position will be located in Stratford.*********

904 Downie Street, Stratford On & 487 Lorne Ave Stratford, ON.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Maintenance activities ensuring compliance with governmental regulations and corporate policies.
• Providing guidance to the company regarding activities and projects necessary to maintain regulatory compliance, attain environment and safety goals with responsibility for consulting with leadership teams concerning projects and initiatives.
• Reporting conditions to supervision that may adversely impact the safety of employees, contractors, or the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.
• Participating in pollution prevention/waste reduction initiatives, working on cross-functional projects.
• Lead/instruct HSE training courses per the site training schedule to ensure compliance and improve HSE customer service, employee engagement, and continuous improvement efforts in HSE operations.
• Facilitating incident reviews and assisting in risk assessment and implementation of risk mitigation.
• Must actively work as part of the plant to ensure the best HSE practices and standards exist.
• Coordinate and conduct specialized Health, Safety, and Environmental audits and inspections of premises and operations in conjunction with others to monitor performance and assist the relevant plant management to produce action plans to implement the necessary improvements.
• Maintain relevant records, produce reports, review statistics, and complete reports for submission to various government agencies.
• Ability to analyze data to demonstrate compliance with regulatory requirements and internal needs.
• Demonstrated knowledge in ensuring compliance to all regulations related to air, water, wastewater, and hazardous waste.
• Develop and drive a sustainable safety strategy & culture.
• Identifies applicable EHS regulations and evaluates impact to the plant.
• Participates in developing corrective measures related to HSE.
• Develops procedures to assure continuing compliance with regulations and organizational standards.
• Develops management systems for EHS functions.
• Providing support and guidance to leadership and employees on HR/HSE policies and procedures.
• Communicates changes to employees and leadership members related to HSE supporting HR as required.
• Provides direction to leadership in interpretation and application of employee-related policies, HSE policies, practices, and procedures, as well as applicable laws, governmental regulations, and internal investigations to enhance consistency and maintain and improve the work environment of the facility.
• Performs other duties as necessary in support of departmental goals.
• Comply with requirements as outlined in the company handbook and OHSA.
• Follows and complies with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook, Quality, and Environment programs.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
• and/or: college/university degree and/or experience of 6-8+ years of practical human resource experience with 2 to 4 years EHS experience.

Required Skills & Expertise:

• Experience and knowledge in OSHA Health and safety regulatory programs such as elevated work, lock tag out (LOTO), machine guarding, industrial hygiene monitoring, confined space, risk assessment, etc.
• Experience working with different Fabrication products, processes, or systems.
• Strong ability to lead, motivate, engage, and influence others.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to work in a team environment within a complex reporting matrix.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5S concepts is preferred.
• Capable of managing multiple challenging assignments concurrently; moving swiftly and decisively, but collaboratively and effectively with others.
• Personal commitment to high-quality standards. Strong communication skills and an ability to formulate positive interpersonal relationships.
• Strategic thinker and effective problem solver.
• Perceptive, responsible, and accountable.
• Team player.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Benefits of joining the Arrow Machine and Fabrication Group Team:

• Maximize Your Earning Potential: Performance-Based Annual Reviews and Bonus Program.
• Tailored Benefits for Your Well-Being: Comprehensive and Competitive Benefit Program.
• Empower Your Financial Future: Retirement Savings Plans.
• Exclusive Savings and Partnerships: Employee Discounts.
• Continuous Learning and Development: Talent Development with Tuition Reimbursement.
• Engage and Connect: Company Events and Networking.