Environment, Health and Safety Manager

About the Role

The HSE Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and advancing the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across all industrial construction projects . This position is responsible for driving the organization’s safety strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and fostering a proactive, behavior-based safety culture among employees, contractors, and visitors.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented position requiring frequent travel to job sites, fabrication yards, and field offices. The ideal candidate is a visible and engaged leader , equally comfortable on construction sites and in executive meetings, with a proven record of improving safety performance and reducing risk.

A background in process chemical, oil & gas, power generation, or energy industrial environments is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE strategies aligned with company and project goals.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ , and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead site-specific risk assessments, safety planning, and mitigation activities.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits to observe work practices, coach personnel, and verify compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor HSE programs and enforce performance standards.
• Lead incident investigations , determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Establish and track key safety performance indicators (TRIR, DART, near misses) and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as the primary HSE liaison with regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Provide leadership and development to the regional HSE team, ensuring consistent program implementation.

Qualifications

Skills & Competencies

Region of Oversight

This role will oversee HSE operations throughout the Central and South Texas regions, supporting multiple active projects.