Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist

IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success in the roofing materials industry. Quality, integrity, and trustworthiness are the values that underlie this success, and we have built this company by hiring people who hold these values. People like you!
 

Job Description

Job Title: HSE Specialist

*THIS IS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Job Overview: This position will be responsible for the day-to-day implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety programs and maintaining all State and Federal environmental programs and report requirements. The Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer position provides technical and professional support services to operations and reports directly to the local Plant Manager and functionally to the Director of Health, Safety & Environmental. This is an on the floor, high visibility position.

Benefits

• Health Insurance (includes teledoc, virtual health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Health Spending Account

• Employee Support and Mental Wellness

• Short term disability

• 401k Match

• Paid vacation

• Floating days

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Engagement Events

• Awards and Recognition

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Service Awards

• Employee Perks & Discounts

Responsibilities:

• Implement and reinforce IKO safety policies, regulatory requirements, and safe work practices while providing daily EHS guidance.

• Coach and train salaried and hourly employees on safe behaviors and lead initiatives focused on achieving zero incidents.

• Audit and advise plant leadership to ensure EHS policies, procedures, and hazard control programs are effectively implemented.

• Identify, evaluate, and address hazardous conditions through risk assessments, hierarchy of controls, JHA/JSA, FLRA, and engineered safety solutions.

• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and follow-up audits to prevent recurrence.

• Manage plant environmental, regulatory, and compliance records, reports, logs, inspections, and agency requirements.

• Coordinate regulatory agency inspections and audits, communicate findings to the Plant Manager, and ensure deficiencies are corrected.

• Develop and maintain SOPs, training programs, safety calendars, and employee training records; conduct new-hire and ongoing EHS training.

• Support safety programs including hearing conservation, ergonomics, safety committees, monthly inspections, workers’ compensation, and equipment safety reviews.

• Monitor EHS metrics and legislative changes, communicate compliance issues to leadership, and recommend improvements to strengthen overall plant safety performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• 3–5 years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years preferred.

• Professional EHS certification is preferred.

• Strong knowledge of U.S. occupational health, safety, and environmental regulations, including DOT, Hazardous Waste Manifest, and RCRA requirements.

• Comprehensive understanding of hazard and risk assessment, behavior-based safety, machine/equipment safety, and general industry standards.

• Proven EHS leadership skills with the ability to lead by example, influence others, and make sound decisions under pressure.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

• Results-oriented team player with a strong work ethic, sense of urgency, and ability to effectively lead in a fast-changing manufacturing environment.

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Benefits of Employment: IKO recognizes that its success is due to the strength of its employees. A primary goal of IKO is to promote individual employee's sense of accomplishment and contribution so that employees enjoy their association with IKO. The Company invests in its employees so that they are the most knowledgeable in the industry, and undertakes great efforts to nurture loyalty to, and teamwork at, IKO. We are pleased to offer competitive compensation, health care, a progressive and challenging workplace and a commitment to teamwork and integrity.
 

Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment: IKO Industries Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability. IKO Industries Ltd. encourages and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.