HSSE Advisor

Overview

ENERPAC – Who we are?

Enerpac Tool Group is a premier industrial tools and services company serving a broad and diverse set of customers in more than 100 countries. The Company’s businesses are global leaders in high pressure hydraulic tools, controlled force products and solutions for precise positioning of heavy loads that help customers safely and reliably tackle some of the most challenging jobs around the world. The Company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Enerpac Tool Group trades on the NYSE under the symbol “EPAC”. 

Our vision is to be our customer’s preferred partner through relentless innovation of industrial tools and services that help them safely and reliably tackle their toughest jobs around the world. 

For further information on Enerpac Tool Group and its businesses, visit the Company's website at https://www.enerpactoolgroup.com/.  

Summary – basic function of the role

This newly created role is responsible for supporting and driving Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) programs across Enerpac Tool Group’s Newberg, Oregon; Windsor, Connecticut; and Wooster, Ohio facilities, with a primary focus on supporting our newly integrated SFE Group operations.

The position forms part of the Americas HSSEQ organization and reports to the Regional HSSEQ Manager – Americas. Based primarily at the Newberg manufacturing facility, the role will serve as the day-to-day HSSE resource for Newberg while providing ongoing HSSE support and oversight to the Windsor and Wooster facilities.

A key focus of the position will be supporting the successful integration and continued development of HSSE programs across the SFE Group operations. This includes working closely with site leadership and employees to understand existing practices, identify opportunities for improvement, align appropriate programs and processes with Enerpac Tool Group requirements, and build sustainable HSSE capabilities at each location.

This is a great opportunity for an HSSE professional who is looking to grow their experience in a multi-site manufacturing environment. Experience within manufacturing, metalworking, machining, assembly, warehousing, distribution, or other industrial environments is advantageous.

As you grow within this role, you will take increasing responsibility for the daily leadership and coordination of HSSE programs across the supported facilities. You will advise site leaders, supervisors and employees; support injury and illness prevention activities; conduct risk assessments; support incident investigations; coordinate regulatory compliance activities; and help strengthen employee participation in HSSE.

Success in this position will require an ability to build strong working relationships, influence without direct authority, and work collaboratively with Operations, Human Resources, Quality, Engineering and other functional teams. Because the supported facilities are geographically dispersed, you should also be comfortable collaborating remotely while maintaining a visible presence at each facility through planned site visits.

This is a multi-site role supporting facilities in Oregon, Connecticut and Ohio. Regular travel will therefore be required, with travel generally planned in advance to support effective work/life balance.

You’ll be joining a diverse team of safety professionals and business leaders committed to creating a safe and healthy work environment for our employees while minimizing our impact on the environment. As a team, we work with agility to meet the needs of our internal and external customers, with innovation and integrity at our core. We are continuing to strengthen our HSSE programs across the organization, and this position will play an important role in bringing our newly integrated facilities along on that journey.

We recognize that applicants may not meet each and every criterion listed in this Job Description, and as such, we invite applicants who feel they have the skill set necessary to perform the role to apply.

Shift: Monday – Friday 7am to 3:30pm or 8am to 4:30pm, can be flexible, evenings and weekends may be required

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Drive HSSE Culture that prevents injuries, illness, and damage from occurring by: 

• Promoting a proactive HSSE culture and increasing safety and environmental awareness across the Newberg, Windsor and Wooster facilities.
• Supporting the integration of newly acquired SFE Group facilities into Enerpac Tool Group’s HSSE management framework, identifying gaps, establishing priorities and supporting implementation of applicable company programs, standards and expectations.
• Serving as the primary day-to-day HSSE resource for the Newberg manufacturing facility while providing regular support and oversight to the Windsor and Wooster locations.
• Coordinating HSSE onboarding and training for new and existing employees, maintaining applicable training records and matrices, and identifying training requirements.
• Ensuring manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance and other operational activities are supported by suitable and sufficient hazard and risk assessments and that applicable controls are documented, communicated and maintained.
• Supporting and improving programs addressing manufacturing and industrial hazards, including machine safety, hazardous energy control, material handling, powered industrial trucks, ergonomics, chemical safety, electrical safety, personal protective equipment and other applicable workplace risks.
• Contributing to the development and execution of site-specific HSSE improvement plans, objectives and Key Performance Indicator scorecards.
• Developing, implementing and improving HSSE management-system elements, including policies, procedures, programs and work instructions, to reflect operational requirements, regulatory obligations and company standards.
• Leading, facilitating and participating in incident investigations and learning teams, applying appropriate root-cause and organizational-learning methods and supporting the development, ownership and closure of corrective actions.
• Supporting completion and maintenance of required regulatory reports, records and documentation, including applicable OSHA and environmental regulatory requirements.
• Supporting environmental compliance programs applicable to each facility, including waste management, chemical management, spill prevention and response, air or water requirements, and other applicable environmental obligations.
• Conducting regular workplace inspections, risk reviews and internal HSSE audits and partnering with site leadership to identify and address deficiencies.
• Supporting the implementation and continued improvement of applicable elements of Enerpac Tool Group’s management systems and relevant ISO standards, where required.
• Soliciting and supporting employee-generated observations, ideas and improvements intended to prevent injuries, illnesses, property damage and adverse environmental impacts.
• Participating in HSSE Management Reviews and other leadership reviews to identify trends, evaluate performance and drive continual improvement.
• Supporting emergency preparedness and response programs, including emergency plans, drills and facility-specific response arrangements.
• Supporting security assessments and site-security improvement activities as required.
• Maintaining applicable HSSE data-management systems and supporting timely and accurate reporting of incidents, observations, corrective actions, inspections and other HSSE performance information.
• Conducting regular visits to the Windsor and Wooster facilities and supporting facility and senior management with planned HSSE inspections and reviews.
• Partnering with site Operations, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance and Human Resources teams to integrate HSSE considerations into operational changes, equipment installations, process improvements and other facility activities.
• Supporting the management and timely closure of HSSE corrective and preventive actions within the assigned facilities.
• Supporting continuous improvement and operational-excellence initiatives by incorporating HSSE considerations into Lean, 5S, standard work and other improvement activities.
• Performing other HSSE-related duties reasonably required to support the facilities and Americas HSSEQ organization.

Skills and Competencies 

• Intermediate computer skills and experience including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint; SharePoint experience is preferred. 

• Ability to influence others through reasoning and communication (written and oral) 

• Ability to execute on multiple tasks to deadlines 

• Extremely detail oriented daily work habits with excellent organizational skills 

• Independent decision making and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work effectively in a team-based, high paced, corporate environment 

• Good working knowledge of EPA & government environmental regulations 

• Good working knowledge of OSHA regulations. 

• Good understanding of lean tools (error proofing, 5S, takt time, Kanban, standard work) 

• Passion for the health, safety, and security of all employees and the environment 

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university, or equivalent vocational qualification.

3 years of experience as an EHS/HSSE Professional.

Experience within a manufacturing, machining, fabrication, assembly, warehousing, distribution, maintenance or similar industrial environment is preferred.

Experience supporting multiple locations or working within an organization undergoing acquisition, integration or significant operational change is advantageous.

Practical experience with risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, employee training, safety inspections and corrective-action management is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• OSHA 511 Certificate 

• Lead Incident Investigator – Kelvin TOPSET 

• Lead Auditor – ISO 14001/ISO 45001

• Graduate Safety Professional (GSP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP) 

• JSA or Behavioral Based Safety Training Certification. 
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or instructor qualification.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, Human and Organizational Performance (HOP), or similar operational-learning methodologies.

Physical Demands

Employee may have to lift documents/work materials up to 30 pounds in weight. Employee will have to be able to walk/climb to a variety of primary work locations, including traveling by air/auto to remote sites. Employee will need to listen, understand, and speak with team members in person, telephonically, and electronically at all levels within a diverse workforce and with supported organizations. Employee is able to work in front of a personal computer and telephone for long periods of time. 

Flexibility to travel within the US between 15-25% of the time. 

Work Environment

The primary work environment will include a combination of office and active manufacturing/industrial settings.

While working within manufacturing, warehousing, maintenance or other operational areas, the employee may be exposed to machinery, mobile equipment, chemicals, varying temperatures, and elevated noise levels. Appropriate personal protective equipment and established safety procedures must be followed based on the hazards present in each work area.

The position may occasionally require work outside normal business hours to support operational needs, incident response, training, audits or other HSSE activities.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Direct Reports

N/A 

Key External Contacts/Clients

Customer Relations 

Shop Technicians 

General Manager 

Shop Supervisors 

Operation Managers 

Global & Americas HSSE Team 

Americas HR Team 

Regulatory Agencies, as appropriate

Environmental, occupational health and other external service providers

Contractors and visitors

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We will ensure your application is fairly considered and if hired, you will have an equitable opportunity to give your best at work, not because we’re required to, but because it’s the right thing to do. Enerpac Tool Group will provide reasonable accommodations within the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Team for additional information. 

If you’re looking for a unique, exciting career with variety and potential for growth, Enerpac Tool Group offers challenges & extraordinary rewards for people on a global scale

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the job described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the job