EHS Specialist

Baker Hughes • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This role is for an Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Specialist who will be responsible for ensuring construction, installation, and commissioning activities are executed safely and aligned with Baker Hughes’ safety requirements. The position emphasizes occupational health and wellness, promoting a healthy, engaged, and productive workplace. The EHS Specialist will collaborate with project managers, manage change processes, conduct safety orientations, and maintain knowledge of relevant environmental regulations. They will deliver safety training, conduct site inspections, monitor compliance with safety policies and regulations, and ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). The role involves enforcing safe work practices, participating in hazard analyses, identifying and recommending corrective actions for workplace hazards, and assisting supervisors with risk controls. Incident reporting, investigation, and tracking of corrective actions are key responsibilities, along with maintaining accurate safety records and statistics. The specialist will also perform routine inspections of work areas, equipment, scaffolding, fall protection systems, excavations, and temporary facilities, ensuring timely closure of corrective actions. Housekeeping, waste management, environmental compliance, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling are also part of the role, as is assisting with emergency response equipment and drills. Maintaining HSE files, reports, permits, and inspection records, and submitting daily and weekly HSE reports are required. The role also involves tracking leading indicators such as safety observations, near misses, training compliance, and inspection findings.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED).
• A minimum of 3 additional years of experience in construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• At least 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing and repair shop environment.
• At least 4 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).
• Fluency in both Spanish and English; bilingual proficiency is highly valued to effectively support clients and team members.
• Excellent problem-solving, process improvement, and analytical skills.
• In-depth knowledge of Texas regulatory requirements and reporting systems.
• A proven ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in team environments while effectively leading and motivating others.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with the Project Manager on look-ahead plans and work scopes.
• Following up on Management of Change (MOC) processes and actions.
• Conducting new employee safety orientations.
• Maintaining knowledge of Texas Environmental Regulations (Air, Waste, and Water).
• Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Assisting in organizing project safety campaigns and awareness programs.
• Verifying contractor and employee training records and certifications.
• Conducting daily site safety inspections and observations.
• Monitoring work activities to ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Verifying the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assisting in enforcing safe work practices and stopping unsafe work when imminent danger exists.
• Monitoring compliance with permit-to-work requirements, including - Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Excavation and Trenching, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), working at Heights, Crane and Rigging Operations
• Participating in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Hazard Analysis reviews.
• Identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions.
• Conducting pre-task safety reviews with work crews.
• Assisting supervisors in implementing appropriate risk controls.
• Reporting incidents, near misses, injuries, and environmental events promptly.
• Participating in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Preparing incident reports and tracking corrective actions through closure.
• Maintaining accurate records of safety observations and safety statistics.
• Performing routine inspections of: Work areas, Equipment and tools, Scaffolding, Fall protection systems, Excavations, Temporary facilities
• Monitoring corrective actions and ensuring timely closure.
• Monitoring housekeeping and waste management practices.
• Assisting with environmental inspections and compliance activities.
• Supporting spill prevention and response efforts.
• Ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Assisting in maintaining emergency response equipment.
• Participating in emergency drills and exercises.
• Supporting emergency response activities as directed.
• Maintaining HSE files, reports, permits, and inspection records.
• Submitting daily and weekly HSE reports.
• Tracking leading indicators such as: Safety observations, Near misses, Training compliance, Inspection findings.

Benefits

• Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits
• Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
• Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
• Additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level