Hands-On HSE Specialist: Safety, Training & Compliance

Smith Industries, LLC; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to develop, implement, and improve our Health, Safety, and Environmental programs while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on HSE experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial settings, spend time on the shop floor identifying hazards, coaching employees, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of HSE experience in oil & gas, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Experience with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 29 CFR 1926.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Experience developing and delivering safety training.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of environmental compliance incl. TCEQ and EPA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct facility safety inspections, audits, and hazard assessments with tracking of corrective actions.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training including new hire orientation and regulatory training.
• Support HSE programs such as PPE, LOTO, confined space, hot work, Hazard Communication, and respiratory protection.
• Promote hazard recognition, JSA/JHA development, safe job planning, and stop-work authority.
• Coordinate emergency response planning and drills.
• Maintain HSE documentation, training records, inspections, permits, and OSHA logs.
• Support environmental compliance activities (SWPPP, SPCC, air permitting, waste management).
• Assist with contractor safety onboarding and ongoing compliance.
• Participate in safety committees, toolbox talks, and daily pre-task safety meetings.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelors in OH&S / Environmental Science

SSH/CSHO/ASP/CSP certifications

Job description

Smith Industries, LLC is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to develop, implement, and improve our Health, Safety, and Environmental programs while promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on HSE experience in manufacturing, oil & gas, or industrial settings, spend time on the shop floor identifying hazards, coaching employees, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with safety and environmental requirements.