Director of HSE — Multi-Site Safety & Compliance

Vortex Companies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 1 - 2; Full time

Job summary

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Director of HSE – Services to provide strategic leadership for health, safety, and environmental programs across field operations. You will develop policies, ensure OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance, and lead incident investigations while mentoring regional safety teams.

Partner with Operations, Project Management, HR, and Fleet to integrate safety into planning and execution, and drive continuous improvement across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• 10+ years of progressive health, safety, and environmental experience across multi-site operations.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing HSE professionals.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50% to Vortex Services locations.
• Valid passport and TWIC required.
• Professional CSP, CIH, CHST, ASP, OHST, or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for HSE programs across field operations.
• Develop and improve company-wide HSE policies, procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and local regulations and industry standards.
• Lead and strengthen safety culture by promoting hazard recognition and continuous improvement.
• Oversee risk assessments, JHAs, pre-task planning and safety planning activities.
• Lead incident investigations, root-cause analyses, and corrective actions.
• Monitor safety metrics and provide reports to executive leadership.
• Direct field safety audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Mentor regional safety managers and field safety professionals.
• Partner with Operations, Project Management, HR, and Fleet to integrate safety into planning and execution.
• Support emergency response planning and business continuity initiatives.
• Develop and oversee safety training programs (OSHA, confined space, lockout/tagout, etc.).
• Manage contractor safety qualification, onboarding, monitoring, and evaluations.
• Oversee safety equipment procurement and capital investments.
• Develop strategic initiatives to improve safety and profitability.
• Stay current with evolving regulations and industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Hazard recognition

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field

Job description

Vortex Companies, LLC is seeking a Director of HSE – Services to provide strategic leadership for health, safety, and environmental programs across field operations. You will develop policies, ensure OSHA/EPA/DOT compliance, and lead incident investigations while mentoring regional safety teams.

Partner with Operations, Project Management, HR, and Fleet to integrate safety into planning and execution, and drive continuous improvement across locations.