HSE Specialist

GEA • Permanent • Illinois, United States • 1d ago

Responsibilities / Tasks

GEA Group, founded in Germany in 1881, is a global leader in engineering solutions, serving industries such as food and beverage, pharma, dairy, and more. With over 18,000 employees worldwide and a strong U.S. presence since 1929, GEA combines the heritage of a well-established company with the innovation of a forward-thinking industry leader. At GEA, we're not just building equipment, we're building lasting careers with an average employee tenure range from 5 to over 11+ years, reflecting the strong culture, growth opportunities, and support we provide.

Why join GEA?

Start strong - Medical, dental, and vision coverage begins on your first day
Recharge and refresh - Enjoy 12 paid holidays, including a flexible floating holiday, and 136 hours of PTO to relax or explore
Invest in your future - A 7% 401(k) employer match helps grow your retirement savings faster
Keep learning - Take advantage of tuition reimbursement to further your education or skillset
Live well - Our wellness incentive program rewards healthy habits
Get support when you need it - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program for personal or professional guidance
Save smart - Flexible Health Savings and Spending Accounts to manage out-of-pocket expenses

What You'll Do

As an HSE Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring compliance with safety regulations, driving a culture of safety, and protecting the health and wellbeing of our employees. Your responsibilities will include:

Leading planning, implementation, and coordination of accident prevention, fire prevention, occupational health, and environmental programs.
Providing safety, health, and environmental training to employees.
Conducting regular facility inspections, hazard/risk assessments, and incident investigations with corrective actions.
Enforcing all GEA production HSE legal requirements, including PPE assessments, incident reporting, and environmental compliance.
Organizing and ensuring annual execution of emergency response drills (fire, tornado, earthquake, evacuation, shelter-in-place).
Preparing, filing, and maintaining records, reports, and permits (EPA, OSHA, state, and local).
Auditing sites to maintain compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.
Supporting the QHSE Manager in sustaining ISO certifications and driving continuous improvement.

Your Profile / Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Education: Two-year degree in HSE with one additional year of relevant experience or any two year degree and two years working in the field.
Experience: Experience in a chemical or manufacturing facility preferred.
Skills:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, state, and local safety/environmental regulations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
- Detail-oriented, organized, and proactive.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit up to 8 hours per day.
- Lift/carry 25-35 lbs. occasionally.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing environments (PPE required).
Travel: Limited travel up to 10% to GEA production and shop sites across North America.

Why Join GEA?

Be part of a global leader in sustainable technologies.
Make a real impact on workplace safety and environmental stewardship.
Collaborate with talented, mission-driven teams across multiple sites.
Competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply Today!
If you are passionate about safety, continuous improvement, and sustainability, and want to grow with a global industry leader, we'd love to hear from you.

The typical base pay range for this position at the start of employment is expected to be between $70,000-$90,000 per year. GEA Group has different base pay ranges for different work locations within the United States.

The pay range is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for the position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. You may be eligible for additional rewards, such as discretionary bonus (based on eligibility) and/or equity awards.

GEA is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will therefore receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, world view, national origin, genetics, disability, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other protected characteristic required by applicable law. Applicants with disabilities are welcome and will be given special consideration if they are equally qualified.

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