Environment, Health and Safety Manager

NES Fircroft; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Free onsite gym

10 paid holidays

PTO increasing with tenure

Early Friday finishes

Free onsite parking

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking an HSE Manager in Houston, TX to lead and grow a high-impact HSE function across North America. This hands-on leadership role blends HSE expertise, business development, and stakeholder engagement to drive safety performance and client satisfaction.

You will lead investigations, audits, and risk assessments while identifying opportunities to expand HSE services with energy clients. Excellent communication and team leadership are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HSE experience within the energy sector (upstream/midstream/downstream).
• Commercial acumen with shown revenue-growth engagement in services.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop teams and relationships.
• Strong knowledge of North American HSE regulations and compliance frameworks.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; CSP/CIH preferred.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary HSE representative for contractors and clients, ensuring OSHA/EPA compliance.
• Lead incident investigations and root-cause analyses; drive corrective actions.
• Identify and pursue HSE business opportunities across North America through client engagement.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and ensure high service levels.
• Partner with recruitment and operations to source and deploy HSE professionals.
• Mentor and develop HSE personnel and oversee day-to-day activities.
• Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with global objectives.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Audits

Incident investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

CSP or CIH certifications preferred

Tools

CSP

CIH

Job description

Looking to lead, influence, and grow a high-impact HSE function in a key energy market? Join NES Fircroft as an HSE Manager, where you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering best-in-class safety while expanding our HSE contract services across North America.

This is a hands-on leadership role combining HSE expertise, business development, and stakeholder engagement in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

HSE Leadership & Compliance – Act as the primary HSE representative for contractors and clients, ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and industry standards while driving a strong safety culture across all operations.

Risk Management & Continuous Improvement – Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions, while conducting audits and risk assessments to identify trends and improve performance.

Business Development & Growth – Identify and pursue new HSE business opportunities across the North American energy sector through client engagement, networking, and market insight.

Client & Contractor Relations – Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring high service levels, contractor care, and alignment with client expectations.

Operational Delivery & Support – Partner with recruitment and operations teams to source, deploy, and support high-quality HSE professionals across client projects.

Coaching & Team Leadership – Mentor and develop HSE personnel while overseeing day-to-day HSE activities and supporting team performance.

Strategic Planning & Execution – Develop and implement HSE strategies aligned with global objectives, monitoring market trends and regulatory changes to support business growth.

Market Expertise – Stay ahead of industry developments within the energy sector to position NES Fircroft as a trusted HSE partner.

What We’re Looking For:

Industry Experience – 7+ years of HSE experience within the energy sector, with exposure to upstream, midstream, or downstream environments.

Commercial Acumen – Proven success in business development, client engagement, or supporting revenue growth in a service-driven environment.

Leadership Capability – Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and develop teams while building strong internal and external relationships.

Technical Expertise – Strong knowledge of North American HSE regulations, standards, and compliance frameworks.

Qualifications – Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with certifications such as CSP or CIH preferred.

Organizational Strength – Highly organized with strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Confident Communicator – Clear, professional, and credible with strong presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Team Player – Collaborative by nature with the ability to work independently and take ownership.

Why NES Fircroft?

Global Brand, Local Impact – Be part of a world-class workforce solutions business with strong investment in North America.

Career Progression – Take ownership of a growing HSE function with clear opportunities for advancement.

High-Performance Culture – Join a results-driven, collaborative team that values accountability, innovation, and impact.

Industry Influence – Work at the forefront of the energy sector, supporting critical projects and safety performance across the region.

Health and Wellness: 100% employee medical benefits covered. Option to add dental and vision coverage

Free onsite gym

Work Life Balance: 10 paid bank holidays, festive shutdown, and PTO increasing with tenure

Work Hard Play Hard: Early Friday finishes

Small but Mighty: Free onsite parking

Who we are:

NES Fircroft is not just another recruitment business. We’re a global leader in engineering workforce solutions, connecting top talent with leading organizations across the energy, infrastructure, and industrial sectors.

At NES Fircroft, we don’t just support projects — we build careers and drive business success.

NES Fircroft – Empowering with Energy!

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