Senior Safety/HSE Supervisor

Milestone Staffing Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Milestone Staffing Services in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Safety/HSE Supervisor to oversee health, safety, and environmental programs across oil and gas operations. The role requires leadership, regulatory knowledge, and strong incident investigation skills.

The position emphasizes driving a strong safety culture, conducting risk assessments, and coordinating training while ensuring compliance with local and international HSE standards. Travel between sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in warehouse safety operations and/or recognized safety certifications (OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO 14001/45001) will be considered.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with ability to influence and train others.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in HSE reporting systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HSE activities across all operational areas, including site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations, company standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure readiness for incidents or accidents.
• Lead and support incident and accident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Maintain and update HSE documentation, including policies and permits.
• Supervise the delivery of HSE training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to integrate HSE into planning and execution.
• Monitor environmental compliance related to emissions, waste management, and spill control.
• Prepare regular reports and metrics on HSE performance for senior management review.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Training & mentoring

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Safety reporting software

Job description

Milestone Staffing Services

Senior Safety/HSE Supervisor

4730 Consulate Plaza Drive
Houston, TX 77066

Salary: 75,000.00 - 80,000.00 USD / YEAR

SENIOR SAFETY/HSE SUPERVISOR

Normal Hours

• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM , with a 1-hour lunch break.
• Flexibility will be required to suit the needs of the business.
• The postholder may be required to travel for the satisfactory performance of their duties and responsibilities.

Reporting Structure

• HSE Manager
• Regional HSE Manager
• Senior Operations Manager

Work Location

• Houston, North Beltway will be main area but travel between all Houton sites will be required.

Purpose of the Role

The HSE Senior Supervisor is responsible for supervising the implementation of health, safety, and environmental programs within oil and gas operations.

This role ensures regulatory compliance, supports risk mitigation, leads incident investigations, and promotes a strong safety culture across sites and departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily HSE activities across all operational areas, including site inspections, hazard identification, and risk assessments.
• Ensure compliance with local and international HSE regulations, Company standards, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure readiness for incidents or accidents.
• Lead and support incident and accident investigations, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain and update HSE documentation, including policies, procedures, and permits.
• Supervise the delivery of HSE training and awareness programs for employees and contractors.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and project teams to ensure HSE is integrated into planning and execution.
• Monitor environmental compliance related to emissions, waste management, and spill control.
• Prepare regular reports and metrics on HSE performance for senior management review.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the safety culture and minimize incidents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science , or a related field is preferred.
• Equivalent experience in warehouse safety operations and/or recognized safety certifications, such as OSHA, NEBOSH, ISO 14001, or ISO 45001 , will also be considered.
• Proven leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence and train others.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, and incident investigations.
• Proficiency in HSE reporting systems and Microsoft Office Suite .

Preferred Skills

• NEBOSH, IOSH , or equivalent certification.
• Familiarity with permit-to-work systems and safety management systems.
• Experience coordinating emergency response activities.
• Knowledge of environmental impact management and sustainability practices.
• Experience working with multicultural teams in high-risk environments.

Professional Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to influence and promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
• Dynamic.
• Energetic.
• Takes initiative.
• Team player.
• Capable of working effectively with all employees and influencing a positive safety culture.
• Self-motivated.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Additional Requirements

• In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the postholder may be required to perform other duties assigned by the Station Manager/CEO from time to time, subject to adequate experience and/or training.
• Participate in the annual performance appraisal and objective-setting process.
• Work in accordance with all Company policies, including Health & Safety, Employment, Staff, Quality, and Environmental policies.
• During employment with the Company and at any time thereafter, all information relating to the affairs of the Company must be treated with the highest level of confidentiality.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, and responsibilities required of the team member for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and may be altered in accordance with the changing requirements of the role and/or business needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.