Director of Health & Safety - LNG Site Leader

NextDecade Payroll Services, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade seeks a full-time Director of Health and Safety to develop and implement a robust HSSE program supporting the Rio Grande LNG Facility in Brownsville, TX. The role reports to the VP HSSE and COO, guiding a multi-disciplinary team to uphold LNG industry best practices.

The incumbent will oversee health and safety programs across construction, operations and maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective incident response.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience in engineering discipline or related field.
• 15+ years of senior safety leadership in plant operations.
• 5+ years in oil & gas plant operations.
• Knowledge of US codes and standards for HSSE.
• Ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee health and safety programs to minimize accidents and hazards.
• Coordinate development of Emergency Response, incident investigation, and HSSE standards.
• Support site safety managers in implementing health and safety programs for construction, operations and maintenance.
• Monitor on-site safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Audit EPC contractors on their HSSE management systems and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop annual HSSE budget and manage PPE and fire safety supplies.

Skills

Leadership

HSSE program development

Incident investigation

Regulatory compliance

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience with Engineering Discipline

Job description

NextDecade seeks a full-time Director of Health and Safety to develop and implement a robust HSSE program supporting the Rio Grande LNG Facility in Brownsville, TX. The role reports to the VP HSSE and COO, guiding a multi-disciplinary team to uphold LNG industry best practices.

The incumbent will oversee health and safety programs across construction, operations and maintenance, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective incident response.