Senior HSE & Compliance Leader - Manufacturing

Burnett Specialists; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Senior HSE & Compliance Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance programs across manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and field operations in Houston, TX.

You will be the subject matter expert for occupational safety, process safety, environmental compliance, and risk management related to high-pressure vessels and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial construction, pressure vessel fabrication, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety management systems.
• Experience implementing HSE programs from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Lead companywide safety initiatives focused on incident prevention and risk reduction.
• Serve as a key advisor to leadership on HSE matters and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and monitor HSE performance indicators and safety metrics.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, employee participation, and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs covering LOTO, Confined Space Entry, Hot Work, Respiratory Protection, Fall Protection, Industrial Hygiene, Hazard Communication, Powered Industrial Trucks, Hearing Conservation, Hazardous Waste Management, Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910).
• Lead risk assessments for manufacturing and field operations; conduct JHAs and PHAs; lead HAZOP and other process hazard analyses.
• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, property damage, and environmental events.
• Manage environmental compliance programs related to air emissions, stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous materials, and spill prevention.
• Develop and deliver HSE training for employees, supervisors, and managers; ensure required certifications are maintained.
• Lead third-party audits and customer HSE assessments; identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop emergency response and crisis management plans; coordinate drills and response exercises.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Incident Investigation

Training & Development

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering

Job description

Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting is seeking a Senior HSE & Compliance Manager to lead Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance programs across manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and field operations in Houston, TX.

You will be the subject matter expert for occupational safety, process safety, environmental compliance, and risk management related to high-pressure vessels and equipment.