QHSE Advisor

A fast-growing company is seeking a QHSE Advisor to support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of quality, health, safety, and environmental programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented QHSE professional with strong communication and leadership skills.

• $120,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• 401K - company match

Houston, TX

Direct Hire

• Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE standards, policies, procedures, work instructions, and manuals.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s Quality and Safety Management Systems (QMS/SMS), including records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer QHSE requirements and participate in project and client meetings as needed.
• Monitor and advise on QHSE compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual QHSE plans, objectives, and targets across all business areas.
• Track, manage, and report QHSE performance and effectiveness through established reporting systems.
• Ensure emergency response and evacuation procedures, signage, and communications are in place; provide annual emergency response training.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, site inspections, and internal audits across offices, shops, and field locations; submit findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain PPE inventory and records, ensuring appropriate equipment is available, compliant, and in good working condition.
• Manage and coordinate all external QHSE audits with internal teams, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• Support sales and operations by completing QHSE questionnaires for clients, proposals, and RFQs.
• Schedule and track annual calibration of tools and equipment; maintain calibration records.
• Develop project-specific hazard assessments and pre-task plans to meet client site requirements.
• Maintain compliance with client, regulatory, and third-party QHSE requirements, certifications, and accreditations.
• Lead QHSE investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for incidents, near misses, NCRs, and internal investigations; communicate lessons learned and refresher training.
• Deliver QHSE orientation for new hires and refresher training for existing employees as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs, competent development initiatives, and a training matrix.
• Maintain employee certifications, safety statistics, man-hours, and training records in accordance with recordkeeping policies.
• Manage external safety platforms ensuring accurate data, compliance, and grading status.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc QHSE reports; participate in QHSE meetings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders on QHSE matters.
• Ensure employees consistently use appropriate PPE; maintain inspection and inventory records.
• Promote a strong quality and safety culture through employee engagement and QHSE initiatives.
• Ensure all work is performed to required quality and safety standards in accordance with client specifications and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment through good housekeeping and proactive hazard identification.
• Stay current on applicable QHSE regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related
• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in QHSE roles, within industrial manufacturing, automation, petrochemical, oil & gas, energy, or industrial operations
• Strong communication and leadership skills to constantly drive safety and quality improvements
• Ability to proactively resolve conflicts or problems and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Knowledgeable in current industry QHSE regulations, standards, requirements and recommend best practices applicable to the companies’ operations
• Proficiency in Adobe, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Fluent in English and Spanish is required
• Some travel required including offshore, nights, or weekends may be required – domestic and international
• Hands-on activities and some lifting may be required