HSE Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description :

A leading manufacturer of innovative power distribution and energy solutions is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join its team in Houston, TX . This role is responsible for ensuring all safety and environmental programs, procedures, training, work practices, and controls are effectively implemented across the facility. The position plays a key role in identifying applicable EHS regulations and risks, partnering with Operations, Quality, Planning, Legal, and Engineering to ensure compliance and continuous improvement across all HSE programs. The role reports to the company’s HSE Director.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and implement EHS program objectives and provide ongoing direction to site teams.
• Utilize and enhance proactive safety tools to drive a strong safety culture.
• Train and coach operations staff on safety practices, accident prevention, and reduction activities.
• Serve as the site expert and primary point of contact for all safety and environmental inquiries.
• Conduct compliance activities related to safety, health, waste management, water discharge, air quality, and permitting.
• Monitor and interpret EHS regulations and risk initiatives; communicate potential impacts to leadership.
• Identify and coordinate health and safety training for employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Engage cross-functional teams to set and achieve measurable HSE goals that add organizational value.
• Maintain documentation, records, and permit administration according to retention requirements.
• Lead site emergency response and safety committee teams.
• Partner with HR on orientation training and workers’ compensation management.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action planning.
• Provide input on process safety and capital projects to ensure safety is prioritized in design and execution.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to assess compliance and identify risks.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to improve safety procedures and minimize risk exposure.
• Support development of the site HSE budget and attend management meetings as needed.
• Ensure compliance with safety programs including but not limited to :
• Lockout / Tagout (LOTO), Electrical Safety, Confined Space, PPE, PIT, Hearing Conservation, and Respiratory Protection.
• Support compliance with environmental programs such as :
• Air permitting, EPCRA reporting, waste management, wastewater, and stormwater control.
• Contribute to industrial hygiene program development for weld, sandblast, grinding, and powder coat operations.

Basic Requirements :

Preferred Qualifications :