HSE Manager - Bay City, TX

About the position

At Tenaris, you will join a global network of professionals working together toward a common goal: shape the future of energy through advanced tubular products and services. If you want to become part of a diverse team that values results, analytical approach to problem solving and teamwork, Tenaris is the place for you.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the implementation of the ENVI management system for the facility meeting corporate requirements and certification of the site under ISO 14001.
• Supports Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) function of the site ensuring that HSE management system is implemented as defined by Company requirements, procedures and applicable legal regulations.
• Liaises closely with the Company Corporate HSE team to define and provide a comprehensive and coherent application of the management system.
• Monitors and controls the systematic identification, assessment and control of hazards, risks and environmental aspects.
• Coordinates and prepares annual HSE action plan.
• Participates in the Company HSE audit program, defining local program.
• Ensures the implementation of global and site HSE procedures, ensuring they are properly issued and updated.
• Prepares periodical reports showing statistics, trends, action plans, and proposes corrective actions if needed.
• Identifies applicable legal requirements and ensures compliance.
• Proposes required investments according to improvement plans and legal requirements.
• Supports and monitors the development and implementation of proper HSE training.
• Supports and assists Clients and other interested parties, analyzing their requirements and implementing changes, if needed.
• Coordinates and develops with Communications Area, the proper awareness campaigns.
• Coordinates and implements HSE committees and meetings.
• Analyzes statistics, trends, action plans, etc. and implements corrective actions if needed.
• Ensures compliance of air/stormwater/pollution prevention/waste permits from the state agency (TCEQ) by interacting with plant personnel and supporting in the proper implementation and follow up of maintenance/operation plans.
• Leads amendments/ alterations to air permit as needed.
• Develops PBRs (Permits By Rule) and ensures compliance.
• Responsible for all recordkeeping associated to air, storm water and waste permits.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting to Federal and State agencies annual reports (Tier II, Annual Waste Summary, P2 Plan and Progress Report, TRI, Green House Gas Emission Report).
• Liaises with engineering area to ensure all projects comply with local legal requirements.
• Leads ISO 14001 certification audits and environmental legal audits.
• Delivers training to all plant personnel on environmental requirements.
• Oversees waste storage area and ensures transport and disposal of waste is done according to local applicable requirements.
• Manages waste contracts including validating that invoices are appropriate according to contract items, processing invoices in SAP and ensuring payment following up with vendor and accounts payable area.
• Prepares budget for waste ensuring projections are in line with production areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Environmental Engineering or a closely related field.
• Six (6) years of experience in a related occupation for the steel industry performing each of the following: air emission calculations from steel industry/OCTG manufacturing processes; waste management and waste minimization/recycling of steel plant or rolling mill waste streams; management of wastewaters and stormwaters from steel processes; ISO 14001 management; utilizing environmental management system applications; managing environmental compliance at shop floor level; performing ISO 14001 audits.
• Must be able to obtain Internal Auditor of ISO 14001 Standard Certification prior to hire.