Company: Nufarm
Location: Chicago Heights, IL,USA
Posting Date : Jun 24, 2025
The HSE Specialist position at Nufarm offers the opportunity to lead and shape health, safety, and environmental performance at two key manufacturing facilities in the Chicago Heights area. This role is suited for professionals ready to make a tangible impact in compliance, risk reduction, and operational safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a technical HSE resource for site leaders, supporting day-to-day decisions with compliance and safety expertise.
- Support site objectives by aligning all safety strategies with regulatory and internal HSE targets.
- Maintain accurate regulatory records, including OSHA logs, and handle timely compliance reporting.
- Lead HSE audit and inspection programs, ensuring site conditions meet company standards and legal expectations.
- Analyze HSE data to identify trends, emerging risks, and areas for improvement; collaborate on mitigation strategies.
- Create, review, update, and audit procedures for:
- Permit to Work
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
- Hazard Communication
- Emergency Action Plans
- PPE Requirements
- Respiratory Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Fire Prevention Plans
- HAZWOPER Compliance
- Electrical Safety
- Manage HSE training programs, including content development, scheduling, delivery, and record-keeping.
- Direct and lead HSE committees for both Alsip and Chicago Heights locations.
- Oversee the incident reporting and investigation process using RCA, 5 Whys, and other root cause tools.
- Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments, including sampling and analysis for workplace exposure risks.
- Execute targeted safety initiatives to eliminate hazards and proactively manage risks.
- Conduct risk assessments and provide technical support as required.
- Manage injury and illness case follow-up and reduce workers’ compensation claims.
- Support system implementation for standards like OSHA PSM and ISO 14001.
- Contribute to sustainability goals through localized HSE actions.
- Assist in HSE budget planning and performance tracking.
- Collaborate closely with the HSE Director, North America, and support other responsibilities as needed.
Note: The duties listed reflect the general nature of the role and may be subject to change to align with organizational needs.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing setting with direct responsibility for HSE compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in:
- Occupational Health
- Industrial Hygiene
- Safety Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering
- Equivalent combinations of education, experience, and skills will also be considered.
- Strong familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Why This Role Matters
This HSE Specialist Job in Nufarm is more than compliance—it’s about creating a culture where safety and environmental responsibility are integrated into every part of daily operations. This opportunity is ideal for professionals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about making workplaces safer, healthier, and more sustainable.
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