Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Advisor

Vallourec - North America; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallourec - North America in Houston is seeking an HSSE Advisor to enforce health, safety, security, and environmental programs. This role ensures compliance with regulations and promotes an HSSE culture. Key responsibilities include acting as a focal point for HSSE initiatives, advising management, and conducting training. Ideal candidates should have 10 years of HSSE experience and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. The position offers opportunities for professional development and a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in HSSE.
• Experience in Oil Field or Oil Country Tubular Goods Service is ideal.
• Experienced with ISO 14001 and 45001 Integrated Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as a site focal point for HSSE programs.
• Advise on HSSE regulations and standards.
• Deliver regular HSSE Metrics and KPIs.
• Participate in the review and update of HSSE policies.
• Facilitate and lead investigations of HSSE incidents.

Skills

Effective writing, verbal and presentation skills

HSSE coaching and support

Behavioral Based Safety

Investigation Causal Analysis

OSHA regulations interpretation

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Time management and attention to detail

Fluent in English

Spanish bilingual (desirable)

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in HSSE related discipline or Industrial Engineering

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Job description

Position Summary

The HSSE Advisor will be a business representative for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs, ensuring compliance with Vallourec policies and standards, maintaining compliance with ISO Certification standards, and all local, state, and federal regulations. An HSSE Advisor is responsible for promoting a proactive HSSE culture and driving a continuous improvement-based HSSE management system. An HSSE Advisor will collaborate across business departments to align/standardize health, safety, security and environmental programs. An HSSE Advisor is responsible to support development of World Best in Class programs in HSSE Leadership, Management Systems and Culture to deliver on Vallourec’s ambitions for 2030 and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a site focal point for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs
• Serve as primary HSSE representative for one or more departments/businesses
• Maintain records associated with HSSE regulations and standards and company management system
• Facilitate and lead informal and formal investigations of HSSE related incidents
• Advise business management regarding HSSE regulations, standards and best practices
• Deliver regular HSSE Metrics and KPIs as directed
• Serve as a Safety Visit (Behavior Based Safety (BBS)) Champion for the Group’s Safety Visit program, coach managers and authorized visitors to drive high quality visits to improve work force safety performance
• Coach and support the Gemba Safety Walk program and support Group quality KPIs to measure same
• Collaborate with outside agencies as necessary
• Compile and analyze data to provide reports to local and company management
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Risk Management, Risk Assessment practices and maintain critical KPIs to measure same
• Coach and train business representatives in the completion of risk reduction programs
• Participate in the review and update of policies, procedures and programs
• Collect samples and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits
• Plan, arrange and deliver HSSE related training for managers, supervisors, employees and contractors
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE policies and practices
• Support the implementation of new Group HSSE standards and policies
• Ensure requisitions are entered for supplies and review and approve invoices for services provided
• Ensure business environmental compliance for water, waste and air regulatory programs
• Support oversight of third-party site security services
• Ensure the integrity of the physical security of all business infrastructure
• Support HSSE training and orientation programs for new hires and contractors
• Standardize HSSE documents and procedures
• Support Contractor HSSE Management, including vetting and auditing
• Travel as needed to support the business and company
• Familiar with state and federal health, safety, security and environmental regulations
• Perform field inspection activities for regulatory compliance
• Support ISO 14001 and 45001 Auditing and Certification programs
• Serve as a SME for all Company HSSE policies and standards

Experience, Skills, And Knowledge

• SME of HSSE regulations, standards and best practices
• Effective and clear writing, verbal and presentation skills; ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization with confidence, respect and integrity
• Skilled in leadership HSSE coaching and support
• Skilled in Behavioral Based Safety
• Skilled In Investigation Causal Analysis, i.e., Root Cause Analysis or Causal Analysis/Learning Investigation programs
• Skilled in OSHA regulations and interpret their application to the company
• Skilled in RCRA, SWPPP, and SPCC programs
• Skilled for support of site and company LOTO program
• Knowledge of Life Saving Rule Training, Coaching and Enforcement
• Experienced in support of an open HSSE reporting program, based in psychological safety and human performance principles
• Experienced in support of safety culture improvement for significant increase in proactive Near Miss and Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition reporting
• Skilled in MS Outlook and management of on-line digital programs
• Experienced in organizational, time management and attention to detail skills
• Fully fluent in English for professional presentations, speaking, and writing. Spanish bilingual spills desired, based on location
• 10 Years in HSSE experience
• Oil Field or Oil Country Tubular Goods Service experience ideal

Education, Training, And Certifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree in a HSSE related discipline or Industrial Engineering preferred
• Experienced with ISO 14001, and 45001 Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent desired or ability to attain within 1 year