Health, Safety & Environmental Manager

Yokogawa•Sugar Land, TX

26d

About The Position

Yokogawa is seeking a Health, Safety & Environmental Manager to lead HSE strategy and systems across operations. The role is responsible for regulatory compliance and permitting across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, and for maintaining ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 frameworks. The manager will oversee risk assessments, environmental programs, contractor safety, management of change, incident investigations, performance metrics, and continuous improvement. The position also promotes an engaged safety culture through leadership, communication, training, and employee involvement. The role calls for 7–10+ years of HSE leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or an industrial environment, including the ability to operate as a team of one in a lean environment. A relevant bachelor's degree is required; credentials such as CSP, CIH, or CHMM are desirable. The position requires work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, Engineering, Public Health, or Business Administration with strong HSE credentials.
7–10+ years of HSE leadership experience in manufacturing, operations, or an industrial environment.
Experience operating successfully as a team of one in lean environments.
Proven implementation and audit experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
Working knowledge of OSHA/EPA, NOM/SEMARNAT/PROFEPA, and Canadian OHS/WHMIS/CSA requirements.
Expertise in risk assessment, confined space, LOTO, industrial hygiene, ergonomics, machine guarding, and PIT safety.
Strong communication, problem-solving, and training skills.
Collaborative leadership and ability to influence across all levels.
Strong analytical, decision-making, and prioritization abilities.
Proactive risk identification and mitigation mindset.
Ability to drive cultural change and build engagement.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.
High level of personal accountability and integrity.
Must have U.S. work authorization that does not now or in the future require visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

CSP, CIH, or CHMM credentials.

Responsibilities

Own the HSE strategy, policy, and annual objectives; maintain ISO 45001/14001 frameworks, risk registers, internal audit cadence, corrective actions, and management reviews.
Maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations in the United States, Mexico, and Canada, including maintaining a legal register and assuring conformity with applicable requirements.
Manage required permits, regulatory reporting, documentation, and audits across sites.
Set HSE objectives and KPIs, including TRIR, near-miss, and CAPA measures.
Lead and improve risk assessments and Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), validating their effectiveness through field checks, audits, and frontline employee engagement.
Oversee environmental stewardship, including hazardous chemical management, stormwater and retention ponds, spill control, waste handling, oil-water separator and evaporator operations, and recycling programs.
Track and analyze HSE performance metrics and drive data-driven continuous improvement.
Lead Contractor Safety and Management-of-Change (MOC) programs, including contractor qualification, permits, and pre-start safety reviews for equipment and process changes.
Promote safety culture through leadership, communication, employee engagement, training, stop-work authority, and gemba/kaizen activities.
Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions, and verify their effectiveness.
Train, coach, and engage supervisors and associates to strengthen accountability and hazard awareness.
Identify trends and implement sustainable continuous improvement initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.