Director Environment Health Safety

Airswift

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas sector is seeking an HSE Director in Houston, TX. This pivotal role involves managing health and safety programs, ensuring compliance, and fostering a culture of safety. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in HSE, particularly within the oil and gas industry, and will lead initiatives to enhance safety and environmental stewardship.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of HSE experience with at least 2 years in the oil and gas industry.
CSP certification preferred.
Ability to develop and implement HSE programs.

Responsibilities

Oversee all occupational safety and health program elements.
Communicate HSE performance to executive leadership.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Environmental Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

This range is provided by Airswift. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Airswift

DCDH Training Lead & Sr. Delivery Consultant at Airswift

Our client, a global provider of natural gas compression equipment and services to customers in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors, is seeking an HSE Director with a continuous improvement mindset to join their team in Houston, TX.

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Director will lead a team to manage and optimize all activities associated with company’s health and safety program. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization.

Here’s why this opportunity stands out:

Cultural Change – Opportunity to join the team and change the behavioral culture in a growing organization.
Career Growth – The company is looking for transformational leaders to support the continuous growth of organization. Opportunity to report directly into C-Suite.
Industry Impact – A key player in the natural gas value chain, the company’s products support critical infrastructure across the U.S.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee all occupational safety and health program elements and activities to achieve safety goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory agency and corporate requirements.
Communicate HSE performance and emerging trends to the executive leadership team and lead the development and execution of mitigation strategies to reduce and prevent incidents.
Lead efforts in implementing Hazard Reduction and Injury Prevention Projects across the enterprise.
Ensure 100% compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
Drive improvements in the organization’s HSE culture, awareness, and accountability, serving as a role model for HSE leadership.
Ensure all Cooper sites understand and comply with terms and conditions of all chemical, regulatory, and environmental permits.
Conduct incident/accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
Measure and maintain HSE metrics (Incidence & Injury rate, First Aid Cases, Near Misses, Concern Reporting, Training Completion, Stop Work Cases).
Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies concerning all HSE issues.
Stay informed about regulatory changes and trends and forecast organizational impacts.
Engage and coach operations leaders to successfully manage their HSE leadership responsibilities.
Oversee Risk & Case Management organization in support of Operations.

Preferred Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Environmental Science from an accredited university or college; Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum 10 years of HSE experience with at least 2 years in the oil and gas industry.
CSP certification preferred.
Ability to develop and implement HSE programs and achieve measurable goals.
Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
Ability to lead, train, and motivate teams.
Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change and create a positive safety culture.

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