Cabot Corporation

SH&E OfficerApplyremote type: Fully Onsitelocations: Wales, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: June 20, 2026 (17 days left to apply)job requisition id: R26\_000404Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT) is a leading global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Our businesses deliver a broad range of products and solutions to customers in every corner of the globe, serving the transportation, infrastructure, environment and consumer industry sectors. We bring the power of innovative chemistry to solve customers' challenges today while preparing them to meet tomorrow's needs. Our commitment to innovation is driven by a passion to advance our customers' businesses through our deep understanding of their applications and the global trends that impact their operations. If you do not meet every requirement, or your experience is slightly different that what we have listed, we still encourage you to apply! Summary The HSE Officer works with the SH&E Manager to drive a proactive safety culture and support the effective delivery of Cabot's Safety, Health and Environmental systems. The role leads and supports SHE programmes, audits, inspections and behavioural safety activity, ensuring compliance with legislation, ISO standards, corporate requirements and site procedures.Actively contribute to Process Safety Management (PSM), emergency response preparedness, training delivery, contractor management and life-critical risk controls. This role needs solid HSE knowledge and strong field engagement to influence safe behaviours and help strengthen our ZERO Incident culture.Manages site compliance and continuous improvement with regard to all Environmental legislation includingEnvironmental permit, Waste legislation and Climate Change agreement, any new / future Environmentallegislation, and all external / internal reporting requirements. Essential Functions Apply Cabot SH&E policies and procedures consistently and support the SH&E Manager with maintaining and updating plant standards, procedures and risk assessments. Manage and maintain SH&E systems including Intelex, contractor records, eLearning and induction platforms. Manages interactions with Environmental permitting authority ensuring compliance with all operational and reporting requirements are met Ensure the site remains compliant with all current and future regulatory systems and manages reporting requirements (waste packaging regulations, CCA etc ) Manages ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 BMS system requirements including; audits, documentation and ongoing accreditation requirements. Support Process Safety Management activities, including Risk assessments, MOC, PSI reviews, PSSR and PHA-related tasks. Conduct routine site audits, life-critical audits, safety tours, inspections and behavioural safety conversations (SUSA / MBWA). Support the site Environmental systems (Spill management, noise monitoring etc.) Produce clear audit reports, assign actions in Intelex and verify effective closure. Lead and support behavioural safety initiatives and carry out compliance reviews of work activities, SSOW and permit-to-work documentation. Update occupational health records and SharePoint with employee results, prepare result notifications, and file all industrial hygiene reports and OH surveillance monitoring. Ensure site compliance with the waste management plan to include Vendor management, KPI monitoring and reporting Coordinate relative contractor inductions, competency checks, permits and in-field monitoring support. Develop and deliver Health safety & Environmental inductions, toolbox talks and awareness training, support the Mandatory site EHS training scheduling and maintain accurate competence records. Support employee participation programmes and life-critical risk training. Support emergency response arrangements and help lead exercises, drills and preparedness training. Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis and tracking corrective actions. Collect, analyse and report key SH&E metrics and monitor trends to drive improvements. Support continuous improvement initiatives, CI projects and assessments of new equipment, processes or materials. Handle daily SH&E queries, support corporate and local SH&E objectives, engage in committees/working groups and deputise for the SH&E Manager when required. Site representative at Environmental groups (Community Advisory Panel, Flood protection, Joint sites) Any other duties deemed appropriate within the scope of the role and in line with skills and experience. Knowledge/Qualification/Education NEBOSH/ISEP (IEMA) General Certificate (or equivalent) preferred; IOSH Managing Safely minimum, with willingness to progress to NEBOSH. Strong foundational knowledge of UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation, principles, and best practice guidance. Practical understanding of risk assessment, COSHH, safe systems of work, permit-to-work, LOTO, confined space, working at height and other key operational controls. Working knowledge of management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001) and audit processes. Proficient with Microsoft Office software to create EHS Dashboards, Proformas, Presentations, etc. Able to navigate digital systems like Sharepoint, eLearning, Intelex, etc. Experience within a manufacturing, chemical or industrial environment desirable Experience Demonstrable experience within an SH&E related role (entry to mid-level). Strong aptitude and practical application of SH&E principles in industrial environments. Experience conducting audits, inspections and behavioural safety interactions. Experience supporting contractor management and training delivery. Ability to analyse data and produce clear, meaningful reports. Strong organisation and communication skills, comfortable working across all levels of the site Behavioural Competencies Strong interpersonal skills approachable, engaging and confident in coaching others. Proactive with a positive, solutions-focused attitude. Strong sense of urgency and ownership. Able to challenge unsafe behaviours in a professional, constructive manner. Continuous improvement mindset, always looking for ways to raise standards. Ability to influence without authority. Demonstrates Cabot values and contributes positively to site cultureAt Cabot, we bring the power of innovative chemistry and a spirit of partnership with our customers to advance solutions that will enable a sustainable future. Our strength in research and development is a major reason why we have been an industry leader for more than 135 years in products such as reinforcing and specialty carbons, battery materials, aerogel, fumed metal oxides, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds. Our employees around the world are united by our shared purpose: Creating materials that improve daily life and enable a more sustainable future. Through our corporate strategy, "Creating for Tomorrow," we are focused on our core strengths to lead in performance and sustainability - today and into the future.