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RHI Magnesita N.V.

Regional HSE Expert

RHI Magnesita N.V., Huron, Ohio, United States, 44839

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Regional HSE Expert Fully On-Site

Global Job Title: Health & Safety Professional

Department: Environmental, Health and Safety

Reports To: Head of EHS Operations

Position Summary Manages company’s HSE function in accordance with global / regional policies and procedures to meet the business requirements. As part of a multifunctional team, will partner with all areas of our organization to develop effective and progressive safety solutions to drive a culture of safety excellence and performance improvement, with sustainable change.

Core Responsibilities and Tasks

Serve as a champion of safe behaviors and safe manufacturing practices by working in close partnership with management, employees, and HSE professionals to raise hazard awareness and prevent injuries.

Collaborate with operations and employees to review, implement, and sustain company-wide programs such as behavior-based safety, non-routine task evaluations, risk assessments, ISO safety/environmental standards, and corporate policies.

Provide proactive, team-based guidance when reviewing engineering controls or design changes to reduce risks (e.g., machine guarding, ergonomics, traffic, fire/explosion, noise, upset conditions).

Work with operations, and employees to conduct incident investigations, identify root causes, and jointly develop effective, timely corrective and preventive actions.

Partner with environmental professionals and operations teams to complete inspection, monitoring, testing, and reporting requirements for environmental permits (air, storm water, wastewater, hazardous waste).

Guide and support the team in preparing accurate, timely environmental reports for government agencies through collaborative review.

Ensure regulatory and internal environmental reporting is satisfied by engaging cross-functional partners in analyzing and addressing environmental incidents.

Provide technical expertise while encouraging joint problem-solving for environmental issues across Ashtabula and Huron Campus.

Communicate effectively with employees and leaders at all levels through face-to-face meetings, large group presentations, phone, email, and written correspondence.

Prepare the site and team to interact with regulatory authorities (OSHA, MSHA, PA DEP, EPA) in a professional and collaborative manner.

Partner with Global and Regional HSE resources to bring in outside expertise and pilot new programs.

Drive innovation by working with site leadership to develop forward-thinking, risk-reducing solutions.

Build and sustain a high-performing, team-oriented culture by assessing and addressing staffing, training, development, and coaching needs in collaboration with leadership.

Position Requirements 1. Formal Education:

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental, Health & Safety / related Engineering / Science field and or equivalent HSE experience

2. Knowledge & Experience: Preferred:

5–8 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 3 years of team leadership, coaching, and mentorin

Demonstrated comfort and skill in public speaking and presenting to large groups

Strong understanding of OSHA requirements

Training in ISO 14001, 45001, and 50001 preferred

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online platforms, with data analysis capabilities

Strong project management, organizational, and time management skills

Collaborative mindset with the ability to bring diverse perspectives into discussion

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