Job Title: Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Director
Industry: Heavy Equiptment Manufacturing and Service
Location: Houston TX
Position Summary:
The HSE Director will oversee and drive company-wide Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) initiatives, transforming the current reactive safety culture into a proactive, data-driven program. Reporting to the VP & General Counsel, this role will provide strategic leadership to a team of HSE professionals and work collaboratively across departments to enhance workplace safety, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
HSE Culture & Leadership
- Develop and implement a company-wide HSE strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead efforts to embed a proactive safety culture across the organization.
- Collaborate with leadership teams to elevate the importance of safety and continuous improvement.
- Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve HSE performance.
Risk Management
- Analyze claims data and incident trends to identify risk areas and implement preventive measures.
- Collaborate with insurance providers to optimize claims handling and reduce costs.
- Implement policies and procedures that enhance risk management and loss prevention.
Incident Management
- Develop a systematic approach to collecting, analyzing, and reporting incidents across all company sites.
- Conduct investigations into accidents, identify root causes, and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure timely closure of corrective actions and updates to processes based on findings.
Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state and federal regulations.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory changes and adjust company policies and practices accordingly.
- Oversee environmental health and safety programs to minimize regulatory risks.
Training and Development
- Develop and implement targeted training programs to educate employees on HSE policies and best practices.
- Ensure company-wide completion of mandatory training within designated timeframes.
Team Leadership
- Oversee and mentor a team of HSE professionals, including a HSE Specialist, and HSE Coordinator.
- Assess current policies, procedures, and personnel to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) certification and OSHA 30-Hour Certification required.
- 7+ years of HSE experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in data analysis and leveraging insights for decision-making.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT regulations, and other relevant standards.
- Exceptional leadership, change management, and communication skills.
- Prior experience in a manufacturing or transportation environment is highly desirable.
Why Join Us?
Safety is a cornerstone of our culture. As the HSE Director, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact, transforming our safety practices and leading initiatives that protect our people, operations, and reputation.