CSS HSE Manager

As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Freudenberg Flow Technologies is a global provider of critical sealing and connector solutions, niche products and services to the global energy market — including oil and gas, renewables and alternatives. Our employees serve a range of customers including oil and gas production companies, OEMs and engineering and service companies. CSS HSE Manager Participate and actively contribute to the development, implementation and maintenance of BG-level HSE policies, programs, documents and procedures, and operational goals and targets related to Occupational Health, Workplace Safety, Environmental Protection, and Crisis Prevention, Preparedness and Management. Provide technical support and guidance to Site management and Site HSE personnel Gather HSE and KPI performance data and submit monthly reports to Headquarters. Maintain up to date HSE compliance and readiness assessments, to include performing or sponsoring various types of audits and assessments. Actively participate and contribute to the development of BG-level reporting on all HSE incidents, accidents, non-conformances and other HSE matters. Communicate with other HSE leaders and resources to ensure best practices are effectively shared. Be an active member and contributor in the greater HSE community and communities within and outside of the company, the BG, the Sites, and the region. Participate in and actively contribute to the development and maintenance of an annual BG-level HSE spending budget and strategic initiatives plan. Participate in and actively contribute to the development and maintenance of the annual BG-level HSE report. Oversee, assess, and ensure that the HSE System conforms to and complies with all requirements specified in the BG-level HSE System. Oversee, assess, and ensure that HSE System conforms to and complies with relevant national, regional, industry, and local regulations and standards. Oversee, assess, and ensure that the Site-level HSE System conforms to and complies with all special requirements that arise from materials, processes, environments, proximities, or other hazard sources unique to the Site. Train and develop site-level management by providing technical and organizational (safety culture) training, guidance, advise, and mentoring. Drive the local development and integration of a proactive HSE culture through various interactions, reviews, relationships, events, activities, and hands-on involvement in pursuit and maintenance of World-class HSE and HSE Excellence. Lead or participate/assist in, as applicable, the investigation of all HSE-related incidents, including near-misses, to effectively and accurately determine root causes and appropriate, effective corrective actions for each root cause. Participate in, advise, and/or monitor Site-level monthly HSE committee meetings to ensure the committee has/maintains proper support from Site management; Develop and sustain a ‘culture of safety’ driven by each person’s personal leadership, commitment and accountability that is based on a set of philosophies that include: Manage risk by applying layers of protection; Develop, maintain, and teach Site-level HSE training classes, programs, and curriculums. Perform and sponsor regular HSE Site audits and assessments; Assist Site-level HSE personnel in gathering data and compiling monthly reports of open or pending HSE-related action items and submit to Site Managers and Headquarters. Support applicable Site-level compliance activities related to REACH, RoHS, Conflict Minerals, Dodd-Frank, TSCA and other materials and chemical trade regulations. University Degree equivalent to the US Bachelor’s degree level or greater in an Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene or Environmental discipline or an equivalently technical related discipline such as Chemistry, Materials Science, etc. Requires two (2) or more years’ management experience in a HSE role. Able to perform risk assessments and safety audits on complex machinery and highly technical processes in diverse cultural and multi-national settings Able to read electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic schematics and diagrams Able to operate HSE test equipment Familiar with general international HSE practices, techniques, methods, test equipment, regulations, and requirements Familiar with National, Regional, and Local legal and regulatory technical and organizational requirements. Diversity & Inclusion Easy, low-stress access by car or public transport. We support social and sustainable projects and encourage employee involvement. We strive to ensure safety remains a top priority, and provide a stable environment for our employees. The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law….