HSSE Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

Nextdecade; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Manager, HSSE to lead governance and assurance across health, safety, security, and environment. You will oversee audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Construction to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires 8+ years of HSSE experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams in a

Qualifications

• Requires 8+ years progressive experience in HSSE
• Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field is required
• CSP/OHST/CSHO/CHST or relevant certifications preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead HSSE audits, assessments, and management system reviews.
• Provide guidance on incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Support emergency management, crisis response, and readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain HSSE procedures, plans, and forms.
• Monitor and improve HSSE performance through lessons learned and corrective actions.

Skills

HSSE leadership

Audits & assessments

Incident investigation

Crisis management

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HSE or related field

CSP / OHST / CSHO / CHST or relevant certification

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

NextDecade is seeking an experienced Manager, HSSE to lead governance and assurance across health, safety, security, and environment. You will oversee audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives while partnering with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, and Construction to strengthen regulatory compliance and risk reduction.

The role requires 8+ years of HSSE experience, relevant certifications, and the ability to manage budgets and cross-functional teams in a