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HSE Specialist

Dover · Rock Island, IL · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a supervisor pushed back on a safety requirement because it would slow production. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold the line on safety while still working with production instead of against them.

Tell me about a safety program you started that people actually used after the first month.

What they are checking: Whether they can build habits that last on the floor, which is harder than launching a program.

What would you do

You walk the floor and see a worker running a machine with the guard removed. What happens in the next five minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they stop the danger first and then deal with the why calmly, not with a lecture or a write-up alone.

How would you get operators on second and third shift to report near misses?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that reporting depends on trust, and that people stop reporting when it leads to blame.

An OSHA inspector shows up unannounced. How do you handle the visit?

What they are checking: Whether they know their rights and duties during an inspection and stay cooperative, organized and accurate.

About the work

Walk me through how you would investigate a recordable injury on the machining floor, from the first call to the corrective action.

What they are checking: Whether they find root causes in the system, not just blame the injured worker, and follow the fix through to closure.

How do you decide what goes on an OSHA 300 log and what does not?

What they are checking: Whether they know the recordkeeping rules well enough to get them right without over- or under-reporting.

How would you run a job hazard analysis for a heavy machining or assembly task you have never seen before?

What they are checking: Whether they rely on the operators who do the work and break the task down step by step to find real hazards.

What lockout/tagout problems have you found in a plant, and how did you fix them?

What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on experience with energy control, one of the most common sources of serious injuries in manufacturing.

How do you handle environmental compliance, like hazardous waste, air permits or storm water, at a manufacturing site?

What they are checking: Whether they cover the environment side of HSE too, not just worker safety, and know which permits and records matter.

What safety metrics would you track for a site, beyond injury rates, and why?

What they are checking: Whether they look at leading indicators that warn of trouble before someone gets hurt, not only lagging ones.

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The full job description

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DOVER PRECISION COMPONENTS: Dover Precision Components ‘DPC’ (‘the Company’) is part of Dover Corporation’s (‘the Parent Company’) Pumps and Process solutions segment. DPC holds market leading positions globally and delivers performance-critical solutions across the oil & gas, power generation, marine, industrial, chemical and general processing markets. We design and manufacture mission-critical equipment components to deliver more affordable, cleaner energy solutions and enable manufacturers to operate more efficiently. WE DELIVER CUSTOMER SUCCESS​ Dover Precision Components delivers products and services that enhance performance, improve safety, reduce carbon emissions, and accelerate clean energy adoption, through collaborative customer relationships, expert engineering, and an innovative culture. Our strong Company portfolio is comprised of long products and services offered under Cook Compression, Cook Mechanical Field Services, Waukesha Bearings, Waukesha Magnetic Bearings, Inpro/Seal, Bearings Plus, and FW Murphy Production Controls. Our global footprint reaches more than twelve locations in the Americas and more than six locations in Europe and China. BUILDING POTENTIAL. SUSTAINING PERFORMANCE. BOOSTING FUTURES. We are diligent in recognizing our employees’ needs and providing an enriching experience through professional developmental opportunities. Our authentic, collaborative company culture, combined with a competitive suite of health and welfare offerings, emulates who we are. We are Dover Precision Components, #LifeAtDPC Dover Precision Components is hiring a Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Specialist for our Inpro/Seal brand, located at our Rock Island, Illinois ISO certified manufacturing facility. We are part of Dover Corporation, a $7.7 billion global company known for stability and innovation. People, Prevention, Protection, and Process (4Ps) are the cornerstone of Dover Precision Components’ commitment to our employees and stakeholders. WHAT YOU’LL DO The HSE Specialist will provide full-time health, safety and environmental support for operations and will ensure that all practices follow OSHA regulatory requirements and Company policy. In this role, you will support the development and coordination of programs in line with our Safety Always mission. Key responsibilities include: • Perform compliance reviews, general risk assessments, JSA and other safety assessments to support HSE program management. • Develop controls for identified hazards, coordinate the implementation of controls from the result of hazard assessment. • Measure and evaluate the effectiveness of the hazard control system, policies, and procedures and recommend changes that reflect improved opportunities to eliminate workplace accidents and injuries. • Coordinate with Global HSE team on development and implementation of hazardous material procedure and policies. • Maintain relevant HSE logs and documentation ensuring compliance of applicable laws and regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.). • Participate in detailed incident investigations and Root Cause Analysis. • Investigate near misses and High Potential Incidents (HPI) to drive improvement in our health and safety management. • Develop and conduct local HSE meetings/Trainings and schedule as needed. • Communicate HSE programs, policies, and procedures as needed, providing advice and assistance to managers, supervisors, and employees to ensure that all HSE programs are implemented and effective. • Evaluate PPE and ensure proper use and maintenance. • Ensure that contractors/vendors working on site are in compliance with Dover Precision Components’ policies and safety requirements. • Assist with maintaining Emergency Action Plans and Procedures. WHAT YOU’LL BRING • 3+ years of progressive HSE experience in a manufacturing environment. • Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA and DOT compliance standards. • Proven ability to implement and lead impactful HSE programs. • Possess a high level of technical expertise, ability to apply skills to continuous process improvement while maintaining maximum levels of safety. ALSO GREAT IF YOU BRING/ PREFERENCES • Prior work within a union environment is a plus. • Strong presentation and influential skills. • Experience in similar manufacturing settings- made to order precision, manufactured components. • BS/BA degree in business (preferred). #LI-AS6 

Pay Range: USD 96628 - 121327 Annually

This position is eligible to earn a discretionary bonus based on performance metrics and other criteria outlined in our applicable bonus plan.

We consider several job-related, non-discriminatory factors when determining the pay rate for a position, including, but not limited to, the position’s responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, a candidate’s education/training, the position’s location, and the key skills needed for the position. Pay is one of the Total Rewards that we provide to compensate and recognize employees for their work.


 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law. Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Dover Corporation and our affiliated operating companies want to alert applicants to internet job posting fraud, where parties posing as Dover employees, recruiters, or other agents, try to engage with online candidates in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. We do not endorse or engage in any recruitment practices that involve payment or personal information outside of our official application and hiring process. Please verify the authenticity of an invitation to apply for a job, or for a job offer by contacting us directly through our Dover and affiliated operating company websites at https://careers.dovercorporation.com/ . To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice on our careers site. Attention Applicants: If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please let us know. Likewise, if you are limited in the ability to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, we will determine an alternate way for you to apply. Please contact hr@doverprecision.com for assistance with an accommodation. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response.

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