Assistant HSE Director

Location:

Houston TX 333 Clay Street Suite 4620 Three Allen Center Houston, TX 77002, USA

• Assist the HSE Director in developing and executing global HSE strategy, policies, and objectives.
• Serve as acting HSE Director in their absence.
• Support global leadership in establishing a safety-first culture across all facilities and operations.
• Collaborate with corporate, regional, and site management teams to ensure consistent program deployment.
• Health & Safety Management:
• Oversee hazard identification, risk assessments, and job safety analyses for manufacturing, logistics, and field service operations.
• Support development and implementation of workplace safety programs (machine safety, ergonomics, lockout/tagout, confined space entry, hot work, PPE, etc.).
• Ensure emergency response procedures, incident investigations, and corrective actions are executed effectively.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, ISO, and international safety standards.
• Assist in environmental compliance programs, including air emissions, wastewater, waste management, hazardous materials, and sustainability initiatives.
• Track and report environmental performance metrics across global operations.
• Support ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certification efforts.
• Training & Development:
• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Mentor and guide site-level HSE staff and supervisors.
• Promote continuous improvement through workshops, audits, and engagement programs.
• Auditing & Reporting:
• Lead and support HSE audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.
• Collect, analyze, and report HSE performance metrics and KPIs to leadership.
• Prepare reports for regulatory agencies and executive management.

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications strongly desired: CSP, CIH, CHMM, or equivalent.

• 8+ years of progressive HSE experience, including leadership roles in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Global or multi-site experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and international HSE regulations.
• Experience managing HSE teams and implementing large-scale programs.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a global, multicultural environment.
• Proficiency in HSE management systems, auditing tools, and reporting software.
• Strategic Thinking
• Influencing and Collaboration
• Results Orientation

• Office-based with regular visits to manufacturing sites, warehouses, and field service operations (domestic and international travel up to 25%).
• Exposure to industrial environments requiring appropriate PPE.
• Competitive salary with performance bonus eligibility.
• Professional development and certification support.

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