Fives Gardner Abrasives is actively seeking a full-time, exempt Health & Safety, Environmental (HSE) Engineer to join its teams in South Beloit, IL.

Responsible for implementing a companywide strategy and training to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Management of ISO and OSHA programs.  Responsible for championing all health, safety and environmental (HSE) activities for the organization. Ensuring employees follow HSE regulations and supervising operations to promote the wellbeing of the team.  Duties include using safety research to create policies that eliminate workplace hazards, documenting accidents in the workplace, and investigating the circumstance of illness or injury.  

• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques
  for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods.
• Implements and maintains an effective incident investigation process that exposes and identifies
  root causes, then formulates corrective actions to abate exposure.
• Analyzing information and
  evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Analyzing data to assess operational or project.
  Monitor/Assess performance of processes and/or organization to make improvements or take
  corrective action.
• Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes
  comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Review documents or materials for compliance with policies or regulations.
• Provide guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems, or process-related topics.
• Coordinate the completion of periodic regulatory assessments to ensure all legal requirements
  are met and records are maintained.
• Provide safety compliance training for all employees, including all OSHA required policies and procedures.
• Lead Safety Committee. Develop formal educational or training programs or classes and teach and/or instruct employees.
• Complete incident reports, investigate injuries, identify root cause, establish and implement
  corrective/preventive actions.
• Complete all filings with Department of Labor, OSHA and county/city government.
• Maintain knowledge of current developments in area of expertise.
• Developing and maintaining constructive and cooperative working relationships with others.
• Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Bring members of a group together and successfully accomplish tasks.
• May require some overlap in duties with Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Other duties as assigned.

We offer a competitive employment package:

BENEFITS:

• 13 Paid holidays
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical — Dental — Vision
• Tuition and Training reimbursement
• Skill and Professional development
• 401(k) match; 100% vested
• Employee recognition program
• Wellness programs with $ incentives
• Health Screenings
• Employee engagement activities

• Requires a BSE or and/or approved equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in health and safety, environmental, and quality.
• Proven leadership skills in QHSE.
• Ability to lead cross functional teams across organization to success.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations and standards.
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainable HSE management systems is strongly desired.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Establish and implement processes; and organize and maintain documentation and records. 
• Excellent computer skills (i.e.:  MS Office, ACAD, Windows).
• Experience using ERP programs; SAP preferred.
• Ability to manage and prioritize competing tasks.  
• Requires excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Ability to observe confidentiality.