HSSE Technician

Vallourec - North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Company-Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Vallourec - North America is searching for an HSSE Technician in Youngstown, Ohio. The role focuses on health, safety, security, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree, strong HSSE experience, and excellent communication skills. This position offers comprehensive benefits and promotes a proactive HSSE culture.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HSSE experience including leadership coaching.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, RCRA, SWPPP regulations.
• Proven ability in incident investigation and causal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Act as the focal point for HSSE programs.
• Maintain records of HSSE regulations and standards.
• Facilitate investigations of HSSE-related incidents.

Skills

Knowledge of HSSE regulations

Incident investigation skills

Safety training and coaching

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in HSSE-related discipline

OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training

Tools

MS Outlook

ISO 14001 and 45001 knowledge

Job description

Make an Impact With Us

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The HSSE Technician serves as the site representative for health, safety, security, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with Vallourec policies, ISO standards, and all regulations. This role promotes a proactive HSSE culture, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across departments to standardize programs. Additionally, the HSSE Technician supports the development of world‑class HSSE leadership, management systems, and culture to achieve Vallourec’s 2030 ambitions.

Your Role at a Glance

Act as a focal point for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs.
• Serve as a HSSE representative for one or more departments or businesses.
• Maintain records associated with HSSE regulations, standards and the company management system.
• Facilitate, lead or support 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 authorized visitors to drive high quality visits to improve workforce safety performance.
• Coach and support the Gemba Safety Walk program and support Group quality KPIs.
• Collaborate with outside agencies as necessary to deliver HSSE compliance.
• Compile and analyze data to provide reports to local and company management.
• Serve as a focal point 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 or 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 focal point for all Company HSSE policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science required; in HSSE‑related discipline, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent field preferred.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 14001 and 45001 Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits.
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training.
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or equivalent desired or ability to attain within one year.
• 5 years of HSSE experience, including leadership coaching, regulatory compliance and safety culture development.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE regulations, standards and best practices, including OSHA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, LOTO, and Behavioral‑Based Safety.
• Experienced in safety training and coaching, including Life Saving Rules, psychological safety and human performance principles.
• Skilled in incident investigation and causal analysis, such as Root Cause Analysis and Learning Investigation programs.
• Proven ability to support and enhance open HSSE reporting programs, driving proactive reporting of Near Misses and Unsafe Acts/Conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, with clear and effective writing, speaking and presentation abilities across all organizational levels.
• Proficient in MS Outlook and digital program management, with strong organizational, time‑management, and attention‑to‑detail skills.
• Fully fluent in English for professional interactions and documentation.
• Industry experience in Oil Field or Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) services is considered ideal.

Desired Personal Attributes

• Communicate clearly and constructively.
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success.
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset.
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work.
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance.
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness.
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow.
• Maintain high attention to detail.
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo.
• Support and develop others through shared learning.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• Company‑Paid Life Insurance and Short‑/Long‑Term Disability.
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%.
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period.
• Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non‑birthing parents, including adoptions.
• Paid Holidays: 10 days plus 1 personal floating holiday.
• Paid Vacation Time.
• Discretionary Performance‑Based Bonus Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

Safety isn’t negotiable, it’s who we are. Every spark, every shift, and every decision is guided by a commitment that goes well beyond compliance. We don’t cut corners; we set the standard. That means clear expectations, continuous training, and shared accountability at every level. Protecting our people is more than a priority, it’s a promise we make to every colleague, every day.