Environment, Health and Safety Manager

H+M Industrial EPC; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

H+M Industrial EPC in Pasadena, TX, seeks an experienced HSE leader to lead and manage field personnel, translate data trends, and drive continuous improvement in HSE performance. You will be the primary contact for incident notifications, lead investigations, and coordinate with operations to plan work safely on production-aligned goals.

The role requires eight years of petrochemical construction safety experience, strong communication, and the ability to represent HSE in client meetings and

Qualifications

• Eight years of petrochemical construction safety experience.
• Ability to use HSE performance metrics and trend data to drive improvement.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis.
• Experience coaching and managing field safety personnel.
• Knowledge of OSHA 1926 standards and DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage HSE field personnel, including workload planning, coaching, and accountability.
• Translate reports and data trends into actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incident notifications, including after-hours support, and lead incident response, investigation, and case management.
• Manage and adhere to project and department HSE budgets.
• Represent HSE in client meetings, audits, and high-visibility situations, including addressing performance concerns.
• Drive HSE campaigns and initiatives aligned with company risk trends and client priorities.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures across all job sites.
• Collaborate with Operations to plan work safely while maintaining alignment with production goals.
• Conduct field engagement visits to maintain visibility and support field execution.
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from craft personnel to executive leadership.
• Review and certify OSHA log submittals prior to Leadership sign off.
• Support and advise on bid/estimate PQF submissions.
• Review and approve EHW safe work plans in the HSE Director’s absence.
• Coordinate and lead department meetings (e.g., weekly/quarterly L10).
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director, as needed.

Skills

Leadership

HSE metrics

Incident investigation

Field coaching

Communication

OSHA 1926 knowledge

TWIC credential

DOT regulations

People management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health

Job description

• Lead and manage HSE field personnel, including workload planning, coaching, and accountability
• Translate reports and data trends into actionable insights to drive continuous improvement in HSE performance
• Serve as the primary point of contact for incident notifications, including after-hours support, and lead incident response, investigation, and case management
• Manage and adhere to project and department HSE budgets
• Represent HSE in client meetings, audits, and high-visibility situations, including addressing performance concerns
• Drive HSE campaigns and initiatives aligned with company risk trends and client priorities (e.g., heat stress, property damage prevention, Good Catch participation)
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE programs, policies, and procedures across all job sites
• Collaborate with Operations to plan work safely while maintaining alignment with production goals
• Conduct field engagement visits (minimum 3-4 times per week) to maintain visibility and support field execution
• Lead incident investigations to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, from craft personnel to executive leadership
• Review and certify OSHA log submittals prior to Leadership sign off
• Supportand advise on bid/estimate PQF submissions
• Reviewand approve EHW safe work plans in the HSE Director’s absence
• Coordinateand lead department meetings (e.g., weekly/quarterly L10)
• Perform other duties asassigned by the Director, as needed

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in petrochemical construction safety, or five (5) years with a Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field experience
• Demonstrated ability to use HSE performance metrics, trend data, and field feedback to make informed decisions, identify risk areas, and support continuous improvement.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and manage casework, including root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Experience leading or supporting HSE personnel and field operations, including coaching and performance management
• Strong communication skills with the ability to represent HSE in client-facing and high-pressure environments
• Intermediate to advanced understanding of construction safety standards OSHA 1926. (e.g., excavations, scaffolding, steel erection, working at heights, incident investigation, and case management)
• Ability and willingness to support after-hours incident response and business needs as required
• Must possess, or be able to obtain, a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card
• Basic knowledge of DOT regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, or similar certifications are highly preferred
• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety and Health or a related field preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred, with the ability to effectively communicate with craft personnel in the field