Senior Environment Health Safety Specialist

Novax Recruitment Group; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novax Recruitment Group is assisting a well-established industrial manufacturing business in Texas to recruit an experienced Senior HSE Manager. This hands-on safety leader will own HSE performance in a fast-paced production environment and partner with operations to strengthen safety culture.

You will drive site-wide initiatives, maintain OSHA compliance, conduct audits and investigations, and develop training.

Qualifications

• Proven HSE experience within heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of HSE experience, including 2 years in supervisory or management roles.
• Experience with steel fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, vessel production or similar operations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety systems.
• Practical experience with incident investigations, safety audits, employee training and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve site-wide health, safety and environmental initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental legislation.
• Carry out routine safety inspections, workplace assessments and compliance audits.
• Investigate incidents, identify underlying causes and implement effective preventive measures.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and onboarding programmes.
• Maintain safe systems of work for higher-risk activities, including confined space entry, welding operations and respiratory protection.
• Track HSE performance, identify improvement opportunities and provide updates to senior management.
• Partner with production supervisors and operational teams to promote safe working practices.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety procedures, documentation and risk management processes.

Skills

HSE management

OSH knowledge

Incident investigations

Safety training

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Industrial Manufacturing | Engineered Equipment | Energy Sector

The Opportunity

We're working with a well-established industrial manufacturing business serving the energy sector to recruit an experienced Senior HSE Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety leader to take responsibility for HSE performance within a fast-paced production environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening workplace safety, improving operational standards and supporting leadership in developing a positive, proactive safety culture.

The position is primarily facility-based, with regular involvement across manufacturing operations and close collaboration with operational management.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve site-wide health, safety and environmental initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental legislation.
• Carry out routine safety inspections, workplace assessments and compliance audits.
• Investigate incidents, identify underlying causes and implement effective preventive measures.
• Develop and deliver employee safety training and onboarding programmes.
• Maintain safe systems of work for higher-risk activities, including confined space entry, welding operations and respiratory protection.
• Track HSE performance, identify improvement opportunities and provide updates to senior management.
• Partner with production supervisors and operational teams to promote safe working practices.
• Support ongoing improvements to safety procedures, documentation and risk management processes.

What We're Looking For

• Proven HSE experience within a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment is essential.
• At least 3 years of relevant health and safety experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Experience working with steel fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, vessel production or similar operations.
• Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety systems.
• Practical experience with incident investigations, safety audits, employee training and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to engage confidently with both senior management and shop-floor employees.
• A proactive, approachable leadership style with a strong commitment to operational safety.
• Experience supporting manufacturing operations within the oil and gas supply chain would be particularly beneficial.

Salary & Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers
• Significant autonomy to develop and improve HSE standards
• Long-term opportunity within an established industrial business

Interested?

If you're an experienced HSE professional with a strong manufacturing or fabrication background and you're looking for a position where you can make a genuine impact, we'd be keen to speak with you.

Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.