QHSE Manager

Aurora Energy Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aurora Energy Services in Houston seeks a senior Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) leader to shape and drive our IMS/QMS strategy, ensure compliance with US regulations and ISO standards, and foster a culture of safety and environmental stewardship.

You will lead ISO audits, manage ISNet and DOT programs, oversee training, reporting, and supplier compliance, and partner with global teams to align processes across geographies.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a QHSE function with IMS/QMS ownership and ISO audits.
• Direct experience managing ISNet accounts and a DOT compliance program.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and data reporting systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the Integrated Management System (IMS/QMS) and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead ISO audit program including scheduling, execution, and closeout of audits.
• Act as senior HSE point of contact for employees and managers; oversee site inspections and investigations.
• Own environmental performance monitoring and ensure ISO 14001:2015 compliance.
• Manage ISNet account and DOT compliance program; ensure documentation and certifications are current.
• Engage with clients to support audits, site visits, and inquiries; represent QHSE standards.
• Direct QHSE training programs and coordinate safety training portals and tracking.
• Provide monthly dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting to leadership.

Skills

QHSE leadership

IMS/QMS ownership

ISO audits

DOT compliance

ISNet account management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & communication

MS Office

Data reporting systems

Tools

MS Office

Audit software

Job description

Role Summary

Health, Safety, and Environmental (QHSE) strategy for the organization. This role supports compliance with US federal, state, and local regulations, ISO standards, and company policies, while fostering a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, wellbeing, and continuous improvement across all operational areas. This role works as part of a global QHSE team, supporting alignment of standards, processes, and best practices across geographies.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities shall include the following:

IMS / QMS System Management

• Own and manage the company's Integrated Management System (IMS/QMS), driving its development and continuous improvement.
• Serve as management representative for quality assurance across the organization.
• Maintain and update documentation for ISO certifications, and lead the ISO audit program, including scheduling, execution, and closeout of internal and external audits.
• Lead the bids/tender team's QHSE questionnaires and client audits.
• Contribute QHSE input to bids, tenders, and pre-qualification submissions, ensuring compliance requirements are accurately represented.
• Set and monitor compliance standards for quality procedures across all sites and projects.

Health and Safety Leadership

• Act as the senior point of contact for employees and managers on all HSE matters, providing guidance, support, and direction.
• Direct site inspections, audits, and hazard assessments to identify risks and drive corrective action.
• Lead investigations into accidents and incidents, identify root causes, and oversee corrective/preventative action programs.
• Own safety procedures, fire management records, and first-aid readiness across the business.
• Build and lead safety culture initiatives, induction and refresher training, and behavior-based safety programs.
• Own office site safety.

Environmental and Corporate Compliance

• Own environmental performance monitoring, including energy usage, emissions, and waste management.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and maintain ISO 14001:2015 standards.
• Lead environmental initiatives and sustainability programs, promoting best practices across the business.
• Own environmental and corporate compliance reporting to leadership, including regulatory filings and management review reporting.

ISNet and DOT Program Management

• Own and manage the company's ISNet account, ensuring all required documentation, certifications, and client-specific compliance items stay current.
• Own and manage the company's DOT compliance program, including driver qualification files, hours of service records, and vehicle inspection documentation.

Client and Customer Engagement

• Act as a key QHSE point of contact for customers and clients, building and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Support client audits, site visits, and queries, representing the company's QHSE standards and performance.

Wellbeing and Training

• Direct QHSE training programs for staff; own safety training portals and completion tracking.
• Advise leadership on ergonomics, mental workload, and overall employee well‑being.
• Plan and lead awareness campaigns.

Reporting and Administration

• Own monthly dashboards, KPIs, and QHSE performance reporting to leadership.
• Maintain accurate records of accidents, incidents, non-conformances, and corrective actions.
• Provide leadership with analysis and trending to identify areas for improvement.
• Own supplier and contractor compliance management, including certifications and ISNet requirements.
• Ensure QHSE policies, procedural changes, updates, and certifications are effectively communicated and implemented company-wide.
• Chair safety, quality, and environmental meetings and committees.

Skills, Abilities & Knowledge

• Proven experience managing a QHSE function, including ownership of an IMS/QMS and ISO audit program.
• Direct experience managing an ISNet account and a DOT compliance program.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office, data management, and reporting systems.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices.

Preferred Experience

• Competitive salary, commensurate with management-level experience.
• 401(k).
• Paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

This job description should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. There shall be a requirement to carry out other duties which the Company believes are within your capability.