WireCo®️ is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking. We create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. WireCo®️ is headquartered in Prairie Village, Kansas with manufacturing plants, distribution facilities and research and development centers worldwide.

WireCo®️ offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including salary plus bonus program, paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance.

For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com and the following videos:

https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY

Role Description

The primary focus of the HSE Specialist is to support the organization with compliance in the area of responsibility to include but not limited to Safety Management System (SMS) and environmental compliance. Other duties as assigned by management. The HSE Specialist will support the global WireCo Safety program, with compliance in the area of responsibility to include but not limited to Safety Management System (SMS) and environmental compliance. Works to ensure the plant meets or exceeds internal and external safety standards and strives for continuous improvement.

The HSE Specialist must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS):

• Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength
• Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts
• Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others
• Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome
• Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals
• Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth
• Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo

The ideal Candidate has mastered the skills necessary for basic health and safety and environmental understanding. The Candidate will be an integral member of the local Operations Team, and would utilize their experience and personal character to embody the key behaviors of the WireCo Business System. The Candidate will focus to Unleash their Talent through targeted development opportunities, 1 on 1 coaching, and continued training.

The Candidate will ensure that key direction and decisions are rooted in our most basic operational demand, that Data is the Source of Truth. The candidate will promote the WireCo Business System throughout the Rosenberg location and support the HSE tasks associated with reaching our goal of becoming World Class in HSE.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate as a key Stakeholder of the HSE program
  • Run the Business by tracking and reporting monthly KPIs and, coordinate casualty case management for the site (workers compensation). Ensure compliance with internal and external requirements (OHSA, EPA, DNR, TCEQ, etc.).
  • Improve the Business by providing HSE training in compliance with HSE guidelines. Lead the Safety Committee and their efforts to build a more safety conscious workforce and work site. Promote continual improvement of the Safety processes and management system. Lead investigations and root cause analysis of incidents.
• Report into HSE Management System injuries, observations and near miss incidents.
• Perform routine safety inspections and audits.
• Enforce safety policy and lead the organization towards an injury-free workplace.
• Support maintenance of environmental compliance calendars.

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• 1-2 years of manufacturing experience
• Ability to work simultaneously on several project
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Ability to motivate, speak, train and interact at different levels of the organization
• Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel)
• Basic HSE understanding
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Continual Learning of HSE Elements
• Exhibits positivity, passion, integrity and responsibility

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
• 1-3+ years HSE experience, in a manufacturing environment (or other relevant manufacturing experience)
• Demonstrated experience interpreting, applying and complying with regulatory requirements
• Associate Safety Practitioner (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) and/or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) highly desired or willingness to continue education
• Experience in matrix organizational structure highly desired
• Six Sigma/ Lean problem-solving certifications highly desired

Training Requirements

• Will receive or have training in the WireCo Environmental Compliance program
• Will receive or have training in the WireCo Safety Management System

• Will receive or have training in HSE leadership

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Combination office/production floor environment
• Standing/walking on concrete floors for up to 8 hours
• Pushing/pulling, lifting up to 50 lbs.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

• Standard office equipment including computer, mouse, keyboard, phone, multifunction copier
• Required to properly use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toed safety shoes when on the production floor

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history and educational background.
• Must be willing and able to pass a post-offer drug screen and physical (if required)
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability