Company Description
BlueScope Coated Products is one of the largest coil coating companies in the United States, with facilities across the country. With more than four decades of expertise providing painted metal coils and toll processing services for industries in the construction and consumer product markets, we pride ourselves on delivering premium quality, reliable service, and ongoing innovation to our customers.
The HSE Manager is the primary architect of our safety culture and the lead guardian of our environmental stewardship within our coil coating operations. Their mission is to strive for a risk-free workplace by embedding BlueScope’s safety Code of Practices into the organization along with ensuring the implementation of the 14 HSE Standards. The role maintains a "zero-deviation" posture toward EPA and OSHA regulatory compliance and drives the site’s Environmental Sustainability roadmap.
Key Focus Areas
- HSE Standards & Risk Mitigation: Direct implementation, auditing, and continuous improvement of the Codes of Practices & 14 HSE Standards in addition to Federal, State, & Local safety program requirements e.g., LOTO, Machine Guarding, Cranes, Forklifts, & Confined Spaces. The position develops systems to ensure 100% compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards, maturing these systems to proactively eliminate life-altering risks
- Modern Incident Investigation & Trending: Leads all incident investigations using cause analysis programs such as ICAM, Fishbone, and Learning Teams to identify systemic failures. The position accurately tracks and trends the Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR), using data to drive preventative strategies
- Employee Engagement & Training: The role fosters a high-engagement culture by leading Safety Committee meetings and providing the technical framework for daily Toolbox Talks while providing expertise to the management team. It also develops and facilitates all required regulatory training, including OSHA requirements such as Hazard Communication (GHS), Hearing Conservation, and Powered Industrial Truck safety including all BlueScope requirements including all associated Codes of Practices
- Emergency Management: The position maintains a robust Emergency Response Plan (ERP) You will coordinate tabletop exercises and full-scale drills with local fire and HAZMAT departments to ensure facility readiness
- LAWWNE & Environmental Sustainability: Controls waste while minimizing pollution risks to Land, Air, Water, Waste, Noise & Energy (LAWWNE). Leads the facility’s Environmental Sustainability initiatives. Calculates and tracks the site’s CO2 Footprint (Scope 1 & 2 emissions), identifying energy-saving opportunities in our thermal oxidizers and coating lines to drive down carbon intensity
- Air Quality & Permit Management: Act as the technical lead for our Title V Air Operating Permit. You will ensure strict adherence to VOC and HAP emission limits through the rigorous monitoring of Regenerative Thermal Oxidizers (RTOs), including Method 25A testing and semi-annual certifications
- Hazardous Waste & RCRA Management: Oversee the facility’s RCRA hazardous waste program (Large Quantity Generator status). You will manage the entire lifecycle of waste—from point-of-generation collection and satellite accumulation to lawful disposal and manifesting. The role is responsible for identifying waste reduction methods, such as solvent recovery/recycling or process modifications to minimize hazardous output
- SARA & EPCRA Reporting: Manage all federal "Right-to-Know" reporting, including annual SARA Title III Tier II chemical inventories and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI/Form R), ensuring 100% accuracy to avoid EPA enforcement actions
- Water & Spill Oversight: Manage the NPDES wastewater permit and maintain the SPCC and Stormwater (SWPPP) plans. You will be responsible for reporting any releases under CERCLA and ensuring all secondary containment systems are compliant
- Systems Management: Lead the auditing and continuous improvement of HSE management systems while translating complex federal regulations into clear, actionable shop-floor procedures and work instructions.
Foundational Experience
Required Qualifications & Experience: To be considered for this position, you must possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science or equivalent professional experience and/or education plus experience combination
- Minimum 5 years of experience in the HSE profession, preferably in heavy industrial environment
- Demonstrated experience in leading an effective HSE program
- Experience in influencing large groups of personnel
- Must be able to develop and deliver presentations to groups of personnel
Desired Qualifications: To be considered an ideal candidate, you should possess some or all of the following qualifications:
- 5 years of managerial/supervisory experience
- CHMM, CSP, and CIH certifications
- CPR and First Aid certifications
- 24 Hour HAZWOPER certification
Skills and Abilities
At BlueScope we believe in investing in our employees through our Leading at BlueScope Attributes. Below are attributes that will key to your success at BlueScope:
- Driver of Future Readiness – Takes a strategic orientation to shape the direction; ensures impact-driven strategy; Is a thought leader in their own way.
- Creative Problem Solver – Seeks and leverages diverse perspectives; fosters innovation and creative solutions; finds smarter solutions and uncovers value.
- Change Facilitator – Models continual improvement; seizes opportunities to adapt; is optimistic about change and motivates others in the change journey.
- Results Achiever – Delivers against continually higher levels of performance; strives for constant improvement; looks for ways to work smarter; pushes forward despite ambiguity.
- Collaborative Partner – Seeks to understand; shares knowledge; builds/uses diverse networks for greater impact; uses a range of skills and approaches to influence others.
Work Environment
The employee may be required to enter areas that are near moving mechanical parts, with occasional exposure to hazardous chemicals, and extreme cold or heat. The noise level in the work environment is considered moderate and may require the use of hearing protection. The employee will be required to utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when accessing certain manufacturing areas.
Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job. Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned. Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.
The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope. To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement.
EEO: Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran
BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
