What's the role?
The Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Process Expert is responsible for providing specialized support in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE processes across Hilti’s U.S. and Canadian operations. This role ensures compliance with applicable regulations, drives operational excellence, and supports the organization’s commitment to a safe and sustainable workplace.
Who is Hilti?
At Hilti, we are a passionate global team committed to making construction better. As a trusted partner for productivity, safety, and sustainability, we provide our customers innovative solutions that impact the buildings, roads, and infrastructure people rely on every day.
Hilti is where individuals grow lasting careers by exploring possibilities, maximizing their potential, owning their development, and making a real difference every day.
What does the role involve?
- Lead the design and optimization of HSE processes, systems, and workflows to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.
- Partner with HSE leadership and cross-functional teams to implement safety programs, environmental initiatives, and health protocols.
- Maintain and improve documentation and reporting systems (e.g., incident tracking, audits, corrective actions).
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and regulatory reporting for both U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
- Develop and deliver training materials and communications to promote HSE awareness and compliance.
- Collaborate with site teams to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Monitor and analyze HSE performance metrics and prepare Key Performance Indicator (KPI) reports for leadership.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response planning across sites.
- Stay current with HSE regulations – Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS), provincial standards, and recommend updates to policies and procedures.
- Additional duties, as assigned.
Hilti North America ranked #1 in our industry on Glassdoor's 'Top 100 Best Places to Work' for 2025.
What do we offer?
In addition to a competitive base salary and exciting bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and two days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
What you need is:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, required.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in process improvement, operations, or compliance-related roles, required.
- Familiarity with HSE principles, standards, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., OSHA, WHMIS, EPA), preferred.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on process optimization and efficiency.
- Experience with process mapping, documentation, and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments.
- Up to 30% domestic and/or international travel, required.
Why should you apply?
Let’s face it, we know there are lots of other companies out there. We have an excellent mix of people, which we believe makes for a more vibrant, more innovative, more productive team. We're a big company with a family-owned feel. You will be given the opportunity to make big changes that will ripple throughout the industry while feeling right at home with the Hilti family.
Hilti, Inc is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
