Job Overview
At Ecolab, protecting people, operations, and the environment is at the heart of everything we do. As a SHE Specialist, you will play a critical role in driving a strong Safety, Health, and Environment culture across our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
In this role, you will provide on-site leadership and support the implementation of SHE programs with a strong focus on personal safety, process safety, environmental sustainability, and continuous improvement. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks, strengthen compliance, and promote a safe and sustainable workplace for all employees and contractors.
What's in it for You?
- Join a global sustainability and safety leader.
- Make a meaningful impact on employee wellbeing, environmental performance, and operational excellence.
- Gain exposure to world-class safety and environmental management systems.
- Partner with manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, quality, and leadership teams.
- Lead initiatives that directly contribute to business continuity and operational performance.
- Develop your SHE expertise through challenging projects and continuous learning opportunities.
What You Will Do
Safety Leadership
- Lead and support the implementation of Safety, Health, and Environment policies, standards, and procedures.
- Promote a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, and awareness programs.
- Drive strong personal safety performance by identifying and mitigating workplace risks.
Process Safety Management
- Support process safety programs including hazard identification, risk assessments, and critical risk management.
- Participate in initiatives aimed at preventing major incidents and improving operational safety.
- Ensure process safety requirements are effectively implemented and sustained.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with local regulations and Ecolab SHE requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments, audits, inspections, and workplace evaluations.
- Monitor corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely closure and effectiveness.
Incident Prevention & Continuous Improvement
- Support incident investigations and root cause analysis activities.
- Develop and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Share best practices and lessons learned across the organization.
Training & Awareness
- Deliver SHE training programs for employees and contractors.
- Support the development of safety awareness campaigns and engagement initiatives.
- Foster a strong culture of accountability and ownership for SHE performance.
Environmental Sustainability
- Support sustainability initiatives related to environmental impact reduction, waste management, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
- Assist in achieving site environmental performance objectives and targets.
Performance Monitoring
- Track and report SHE performance metrics and key indicators.
- Provide regular updates and recommendations to site leadership.
- Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Environmental Studies, Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in Safety, Health & Environment roles.
- Knowledge of local SHE regulations and compliance requirements.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, inspections, and incident investigations.
- Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across functions.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within manufacturing, supply chain, industrial, chemical, or production environments.
- Professional SHE certifications.
- Familiarity with Process Safety Management (PSM), HAZOP, or similar risk management methodologies.
- Experience leading sustainability or environmental improvement initiatives.
- Continuous improvement experience and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging
Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance in all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement. Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin,citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.