HSE&S Advisor

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Date: Feb 4, 2026

Location: Houston, TX, US, 77091

Date:
February 4, 2026

Location:

Houston, TX, 77091

About Akzo Nobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life.

Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

1. Processes – Build Line Management Understanding of Safety Processes (20%)

• Tasks:
  Serve as a trusted and influential advisor to line management by developing a strong understanding of Akzo Nobel Safety Core Processes (people and process safety) and relevant sub-processes such as behavior-based safety, industrial hygiene, hazard studies, asset integrity, environmental management, and distribution safety. Strengthen site capability in managing high-hazard materials and controls by delivering HSE training, conducting internal audits, and leading or supporting incident investigations.
• Results:
  Site management demonstrates safety process knowledge in line with company expectations.

2. Capability – Leverage HSE Expertise to Support Own Unit and Others (20%)

• Tasks:
  Act as an effective HSE advisor by continuously expanding and applying HSE expertise through active participation in Akzo Nobel Safety Common Platform deployment, HSE Faculty learning programs, local regulatory trainings (NRs), and HSE&S inductions for employees and contractors. Support site capability through audits, incident investigations, training activities, and ongoing personal functional development. Results: HSE capability of site management meets company standards and expectations.

3. Delivery – Guide Line Management to Deliver HSE Policy, Set Culture, and Manage Hazards (10%)

• Tasks:
  Support and guide line management in the development and effective implementation of site HSE policies, plans, and practices in alignment with Akzo Nobel HSE Policies, Directives, Rules, and Procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. Partner with leadership to strengthen safety culture and hazard management. Participate in HSE&S site inspections and coordinate key safety initiatives such as Safety Day, Safety Stand Down, Compliance activities, PPRA, LTCAT, ergonomic assessments, and related programs.
• Results:
  Effective HSE management system in place with full compliance to local regulations.

4. Improvement – Act as a Role Model for Compliance and Commitment (10%)

• Tasks:
  Engage regularly with employees and serve as a visible role model for compliance with and commitment to Akzo Nobel HSE policies, procedures, and risk tolerance criteria. Manage corrective actions arising from legislative compliance requirements. Own and maintain SAQ elements, PSM Building Blocks, and HSE KPI reporting. Actively participate in the site Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) program and support internal and external audits through timely completion of action plans.
• Results:
  Measurable progress toward a leading level of HSE maturity.

5. Strategy – Contribute to the HSE Strategy in Own Unit (10%)

• Tasks:
  Support the deployment and execution of the site HSE strategy, ensuring effective design, implementation, and delivery of Akzo Nobel HSE policies, directives, procedures, and the Safety Common Platform. Ensure alignment of site objectives, performance, and initiatives with regional and corporate HSE strategies.
• Results:
  Strong alignment of site HSE strategy with the next organizational level.

6. Other – Perform Field HSE Tasks and Functions as Required by the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT) (30%)

• Tasks:
  Execute and maintain site HSE processes in accordance with local regulatory requirements,…