Health Safety Environment Specialist III

Air Liquide; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HSE Specialist III, where you will play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance across various facilities. This dynamic position involves providing expert HSE solutions, mentoring safety champions, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance safety protocols. With a commitment to diversity and innovation, this role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the chemical manufacturing industry. If you are passionate about health, safety, and the environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and contribute your expertise.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of HSE operations experience in industrial gases or construction.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards and risk assessment tools.

Responsibilities

• Support HSE activities and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Conduct root cause analysis and manage HSE assessments.
• Mentor site safety champions and develop HSE standards.

Skills

Compliance Standards

Risk Assessment Tools

Emergency Response

HSE Procedures

Data Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE or STEM field

Certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, etc.)

Job description

Health Safety Environment Specialist III

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World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3.6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

The HSE Specialist III role is part of the Air Liquide North America (NAM) HSE support services group. This role demonstrates HSE technical and management system competencies, providing value by recommending and assisting sites with pragmatic HSE solutions. It is a remote field role supporting NAM BU facilities in advising site and regional management on HSE activities, audits, compliance, accident investigations, and solutions. The primary HSE contact for external agencies.

This position is based near the US North East, supporting facilities in upstate NY (Albany/Malta area), MA, MI, and DC. It is remote with >50% travel.

• Support HSE activities at locations and liaise between HSE and business stakeholders.
• Coordinate with other HSE personnel/support services for field locations.
• Respond to emergencies with direct HSE assistance.
• Participate in MOC review, HAZOP, and FMEAs as needed.
• Serve as the technical HSE focal point for Emergency Action Plans and Hazard Communication.
• Mentor and develop site safety champions.
• Represent Air Liquide during agency inspections (EPA, OSHA, fire, county).
• Manage external customer/regulatory contacts and address requests independently.
• Support plant turn-around and start-up projects from an HSE perspective.
• Conduct root cause analysis using industry-standard methods.
• Develop and communicate business cases for proposals using data and validated info.
• Analyze EHS data, report trends, and recommend corrective actions.
• Interpret and apply HSE procedures, technical, and regulatory requirements pragmatically.
• Evaluate and recommend HSE solutions considering different perspectives.
• Perform HSE assessments and audits.
• Manage time, priorities, and schedules effectively.
• Lead and participate in teams to achieve HSE goals.
• Foster shared HSE ownership through critical thinking and influence.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, adapting style as needed.
• Seek feedback and continuously improve HSE processes.
• Review contractor safety plans and conduct assessments.
• Provide technical mentorship to peers.
• Review machinery and equipment plans for safety compliance.
• Build relationships with operational and support stakeholders for HSE system deployment.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to HSE standards development.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE or STEM field required.
• Must have valid U.S. employment authorization; no visa sponsorship needed.
• Strong knowledge of compliance standards and risk assessment tools.
• Experience with confined space, energy isolation, fall protection, and process safety preferred.
• Certifications (CSP, CIH, OHST, REM, REP, etc.) preferred.
• 7+ years of HSE operations experience in industrial gases, energy, manufacturing, or construction; advanced degree may substitute 3 years of experience.
• Travel 50-75% as required.

Our Differences make our Performance

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters innovation and a dynamic work environment.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing