Safety Compliance Officer

Tier 3 — HSE Specialist Reports to: Senior HSE Specialist (dotted line to HSE Manager for technical programs) · FLSA status: Exempt · Shift: Day shift, with off-shift and weekend coverage as needed Position summary: The HSE Specialist is the department's technical expert. The role writes and owns written HSE programs, performs exposure assessments, leads root-cause investigations, and keeps Load Trail compliant with OSHA, EPA, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requirements. This is the first tier that requires a degree in safety. Essential duties \* Develop, write, and annually review written programs: LOTO, hot work, confined space, respiratory protection, hearing conservation, HazCom, machine guarding, powered industrial trucks, cranes and rigging, and emergency action. \* Perform job hazard analyses (JHAs) and risk assessments for new equipment, processes, and line changes before start-up. \* Plan and conduct industrial hygiene sampling: welding fume (including hexavalent chromium and manganese), noise dosimetry, paint-booth solvent vapors, and heat stress; interpret results and recommend controls. \* Lead root-cause investigations (5 Whys, fishbone) for recordable injuries, serious near misses, and property damage; present findings to plant leadership. \* Determine OSHA recordability and prepare the annual OSHA 300A summary and electronic submission. \* Audit compliance with machine guarding, LOTO energy-control procedures, and crane and rigging inspections. \* Support environmental compliance: TCEQ air permit recordkeeping for coating operations, hazardous waste generator requirements, Tier II reporting, SPCC, and stormwater (TPDES) inspections. \* Design and deliver technical training; certify trainers for forklift, crane, and LOTO. \* Review contractors' safety programs and run contractor orientation. \* Analyze leading and lagging indicators and prepare monthly HSE metrics. \* Serve as technical mentor to HSE Coordinators and Technicians. Qualifications \* Required: Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Safety Engineering, Fire Protection, or an equivalent safety degree from an accredited college or university. \* 2–5 years of HSE experience, preferably in metal fabrication, welding, or heavy manufacturing. \* OSHA 30-Hour General Industry required; OSHA 510 preferred. \* Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP) preferred, with a plan to earn the Certified Safety Professional (CSP). \* Working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910, EPA RCRA hazardous waste rules, and TCEQ requirements. \* Experience with industrial hygiene sampling equipment and interpreting lab results. \* Strong technical writing, presentation, and data analysis skills; bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Physical and work environment: About 50% on the plant floor and 50% in the office. Wears PPE in production areas; occasional travel to other Load Trail sites. Advancement: Eligible for Senior HSE Specialist after 2–3 years and demonstrated leadership; CSP strongly preferred for Tier 5 and above. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Relocation assistance * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Application Question(s): * Are you willing to travel to all three Load Trail Plants as necessary? * Are you able to work overtime with no notice? * What is your desired hourly or weekly salary rate? * Have you been convicted of a felony within the last five years? If yes, Explain. (Will not necessarily exclude you from consideration.) * Have you ever worked for Load Trail before? When? * What else would you like to add when being considered for this position? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) Experience: * Safety: 1 year (Required) * Manufacturing: 1 year (Required) Language: * English (Preferred) * Spanish (Preferred) Shift availability: * Day Shift (Preferred) Work Location: In person