HSSE Technician

Vallourec North America; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; 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 in Youngstown, Ohio is seeking an HSSE Technician to oversee health, safety, security, and environmental programs. You'll ensure compliance with regulations and ISO standards while promoting a proactive HSSE culture.

Your responsibilities include maintaining HSSE records, leading incident investigations, and training personnel. A Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of HSSE experience are required. Competitive benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and profit sharing.

Qualifications

• 5 years of HSSE experience including leadership coaching.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 14001 and 45001 Integrated Management Systems.
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training.

Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for HSSE programs.
• Ensure compliance with HSSE regulations.
• Coach and train business representatives on risk reduction.

Skills

HSSE leadership coaching

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Safety culture development

Incident investigation skills

Communication skills

MS Outlook proficiency

Education

Bachelor of Science in HSSE-related discipline or Industrial Engineering

Job description

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
• Serve as a HSSE representative for one or more departments/businesses.
• Maintain records associated with HSSE regulations and standards and 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 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 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 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 focal point for all Company HSSE policies and standards

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• 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 1 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.

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• 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

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive—on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well‑being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & 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 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.

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