Health Safety and Environment Specialist in Denver, Colorado at Birdon America, Inc.

Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist is responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE programs within a manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations while proactively identifying hazards associated with production processes, machinery, and material handling. The HSE Specialist partners closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to minimize risk, reduce incidents, and promote a strong safety and environmental culture across the facility.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Develop, implement, and maintain site-specific HSE programs tailored to manufacturing / Ship building operations.Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations.Conduct routine safety and environmental audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses (JHAs) across production floors, fabrication areas, and equipment stations.Lead incident and environmental event investigations (including near-misses, recordables, spills, and releases) and perform root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.Develop and deliver HSE training programs, including PPE usage, hazard communication, equipment safety, waste handling, and emergency response.Oversee hazardous material handling, storage, and disposal practices in accordance with environmental regulations.Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, including evacuation plans, spill response, and drills.Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory inspections and audits.Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

Education: High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred.Experience: 3–7 years of HSE experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environment.Certifications (preferred):Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Safety Management Specialist (SMS)OSHA 30 (General Industry)Environmental certifications (e.g., CHMM)First Aid/CPR/AED certificationKey Competencies:HSE leadership and culture developmentRisk identification and mitigation in production environmentsEnvironmental stewardship and complianceContinuous improvement and process integrationCross-functional collaboration (Operations, Engineering, Maintenance)Regulatory compliance and audit readinessOSHA General Industry StandardsWorking Conditions:

Predominantly based in a manufacturing facility with exposure to noise, moving machinery, chemicals, and varying environmental conditions.Requires walking production floors, climbing stairs, and inspecting equipment regularly.Must be able to wear required PPE (safety glasses, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, etc.).May require occasional extended hours to support production schedules, audits, or incident response.

Birdon offers a full benefits package including:

Health/Dental/Vision

EAP/Life

STD/LTD

401(k) with company match (pre- and post-tax options)

Vacation/Sick accrual and holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement program

Employee referral program

Pet Insurance

Birdon is committed to the HEALTH and SAFETY of our workforce and to the ENVIRONMENT we expect this same commitment from all employees.