SH&E Specialist (Finance)

Job Purpose: Linde seeks a Safety, Health & Environmental (SH&E) Specialist for its facility in Nederland, TX, one of Linde's largest globally. Reporting to the LGUS SH&E Director, this role will serve as a site resource for safety, environmental, health, security, and emergency response, fostering operational excellence and a culture aligned with Linde's values. Scope: As a senior-level professional, this role applies advanced knowledge of operational safety, process safety, pipeline safety, and environmental standards to protect the health and safety of employees, the community, and the environment. The position provides leadership and guidance to minimize accidents and incidents. Key Responsibilities: - Safety Collaboration: Work with site employees, leadership, and corporate teams to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally conscious workplace. - Daily Management: Oversee daily safety and environmental activities at the site. - Expertise Demonstration: Apply knowledge in safety, industrial hygiene, Process Safety Management (PSM), environmental compliance, emergency response, and site security. - Improvement Implementation: Identify and implement safety improvement opportunities proactively. - Regulatory Compliance: Monitor and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, as well as Linde policies and standards. - Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents/incidents, manage reporting, and facilitate Root Cause Analysis. - Training Delivery: Conduct effective safety training programs to educate employees on protocols and procedures. - Industrial Hygiene Monitoring: Perform industrial hygiene monitoring and assessments. - Environmental Reporting: Prepare and submit required environmental reports for permits and regulations. - Field Engagement: Engage with employees in proactive field interactions to address issues and prevent incidents. - Computer Proficiency: Utilize computer systems proficiently, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Qualifications: Required: - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field with 7+ years of experience in safety/environmental roles, or an associate's degree with 12+ years of experience. - Extensive experience in operational safety, including Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management Plan (RMP) in refinery or chemical plant environments. - Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal safety and environmental regulations. - Proven ability to conduct thorough accident/incident investigations and facilitate Root Cause Analysis. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with employees at all levels. - Flexibility to work in both office and field settings, with approximately 30% travel involving overnight stays. - Proficiency in using computer systems, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred: - Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification. - Advanced knowledge of Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and the ability to interpret them accurately. - OSHA-authorized trainer for 10-hour and 30-hour General or Construction Industry safety courses. - Experience in conducting industrial hygiene monitoring and implementing corrective actions. - Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement safety improvement opportunities. - Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing safety programs and initiatives. - Familiarity with emergency response planning and execution. About Linde: Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2024 sales of $33 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain and protect our planet. The company serves a variety of end markets including chemicals & refining, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, and primary metals. Linde's industrial gases are used in countless applications, from life-saving oxygen for hospitals to high-purity & specialty gases for electronics manufacturing, hydrogen for clean fuels and much more. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer expansion, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions. For more information about the company and its products and services, please visit www.linde.com. - We offer a comprehensive competitive benefits package including paid holidays and vacation, health, dental, disability, life insurance, 401(k) (with matching), and pension benefits. - At Linde, we strive to create a work environment that treats all employees with respect, supports new thoughts and ideas, encourages growth and development, celebrates our differences, and embraces inclusion. Linde is committed to remaining an employer of choice for the diverse, ever-increasing pool of global talent. - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law. Linde thanks all applicants in advance for their interest; however, only those applicants who are being considered for an interview will be contacted. Pay commensurate with experience. #LI-LL1