HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER

Yokogawa; Sugar Land (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Yokogawa in the United States seeks an experienced HSE leader to drive the ISO 45001/14001 frameworks across manufacturing sites. You will lead regulatory compliance, risk assessments, audits, and contractor safety programs while fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The role requires 7–10+ years of HSE leadership, strong communication, and a track record of reducing incidents in lean operations.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years HSE leadership in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Proven implementation and audit experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA/EPA, NOM/SEMARNAT/PROFEPA, and Canadian OHS/WHMIS/CSA.
• Expertise in risk assessment, confined space, LOTO, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine guarding, and PIT safety.

Responsibilities

• Own the HSE strategy, policy, and annual objectives; develop ISO 45001/14001 frameworks and audits.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local regulations including OSHA/EPA; manage permits and reporting.
• Lead risk assessments, JSAs, and field validation; drive corrective actions and CAPA.
• Drive safety culture through training, engagement, and stop-work authority; lead gemba/kaizen.
• Oversee contractor safety programs, MOC, pre-start safety reviews for changes.
• Monitor HSE metrics (TRIR, near-misses) and implement data-driven improvements.

Skills

HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Audits & CAPA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety or related fields

Job description

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Not just a job, but a career

Yokogawa, award winner for ‘Best Asset Monitoring Technology’ and ‘Best Digital Twin Technology’ at the HP Awards, is a leading provider of industrial automation, test and measurement, information systems and industrial services in several industries.

Our aim is to shape a better future for our planet through supporting the energy transition, (bio)technology, artificial intelligence, industrial cybersecurity, etc. We are committed to the United Nations sustainable development goals by utilizing our ability to measure and connect.

About The Team

Our 18,000 employees work in over 60 countries with one corporate mission, to "co-innovate tomorrow". We are looking for dynamic colleagues who share our passion for technology and care for our planet. In return, we offer you great career opportunities to grow yourself in a truly global culture where respect, value creation, collaboration, integrity, and gratitude are highly valued and exhibited in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the HSE strategy, policy, and annual objectives; develop and maintain the ISO 45001/14001 frameworks, risk registers, and internal audit cadence, corrective actions and management reviews.
• Ensure that systems and processes are in place to maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations including maintaining a legal register and assuring conformity with U.S.: OSHA, EPA, etc., Mexico: NOM, SEMARNAT, PROFEPA, and Canada: OHS, WHMIS, CSA, and environmental requirements.
• Manage and maintain all required permits, regulatory reporting, documentation, and audits across sites.
• Build and sustain ISO 45001/14001 systems, risk registers, internal audits, and management reviews; set HSE objectives and KPIs (TRIR, near‑miss, CAPA).
• Lead, conduct, and continually improve risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), verify their effectiveness through field validation, audits, and engagement with frontline employees.
• Provide environmental stewardship including hazardous chemical management (SDS/GHS/WHMIS), stormwater/retention pond oversight, spill control, waste classification and handling, oil‑water separator/evaporator operations, and recycling programs.
• Track and analyze HSE performance metrics (TRIR, near‑misses, audit findings, leading/lagging indicators) and drive continuous improvement through data‑driven actions.
• Lead Contractor Safety and Management‑of‑Change (MOC) programs; qualify contractors, issue permits, and oversee pre‑start safety reviews for equipment and process changes.
• Drive a strong safety culture through leadership, communication, and employee engagement to include training and engaging leaders and associates (bilingual where needed), fostering stop‑work authority, and leading gemba/kaizen for continuous improvement.
• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective/preventive actions, and verify effectiveness.
• Train, coach, and engage supervisors and associates to strengthen accountability and hazard awareness.
• Identify trends and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical), Public Health, or Business Administration with strong HSE credentials. (e.g., CSP, CIH, CHMM) desirable.

Prior Experience

• 7–10+ years HSE leadership in manufacturing, operations, or an industrial environment; success operating as a team of one in lean environments.
• Proven implementation and audit experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
• Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA, NOM/SEMARNAT/PROFEPA, and Canadian OHS/WHMIS/CSA.
• Expertise in risk assessment, confined space, LOTO, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine guarding, and PIT safety.
• Strong communication, problem solving and training skills.

Key Competencies

• Collaborative leadership style with strong influence skills across all levels.
• Strong analytical, decision‑making, and prioritization abilities.
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset.
• Ability to drive cultural change and build engagement.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• High level of personal accountability and integrity. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applicants for employment for this position must have work authorization that does not now or in the future requiresponsorshipof a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Yokogawa.

Yokogawa is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Yokogawa wants a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. We will actively recruit, develop, and promote people from a variety of backgrounds who differ in terms of experience, knowledge, thinking styles, perspective, cultural background, and socioeconomic status. We will not discriminate based on race, skin color, age, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, belief, political opinion, nationality, ethnicity, place of origin, disability, family relations or any other circumstances. Yokogawa values differences and enables everyone to belong, contribute, succeed, and demonstrate their full potential.