HSE Manager (Maintenance)

Brown & Root Industrial Services, LLC•Cedar Rapids, IA

About The Position

The HSE Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s health, safety, environmental, and compliance programs. This role ensures a safe workplace by identifying hazards, reducing risk, training employees, and enforcing regulatory and company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or related field (preferred).
3–7+ years in safety, HSE management, or related role (industry specific experience is a plus).
Proven experience leading safety programs and incident investigations.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and relevant regulations.
Excellent communication and training skills.
Ability to lead safety culture initiatives.
Problem-solving and analytical mindset.
Strong organization and attention to detail.
Ability to walk facilities and job sites.
May require safety PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, etc.).
Some travel between locations.

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
OSHA Outreach Trainer
Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST)
NEBOSH or similar

Responsibilities

SAFETY & RISK MANAGEMENT Develop, implement, and monitor safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Conduct regular risk assessments and safety audits.
Identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
Investigate incidents, near-misses, and accidents; prepare detailed reports and root-cause analyses.
Track safety performance metrics and implement improvements.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATION Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Maintain environmental permits and compliance reporting.
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits.
Update policies as regulations evolve.
TRAINING & COMMUNICATION Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees at all levels.
Conduct toolbox talks, onboarding safety orientations, and refresher training.
Communicate safety alerts, best practices, and policy changes company-wide.
Promote a strong safety culture throughout the organization.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS Develop and maintain emergency response and evacuation plans.
Lead emergency drills (fire, spill, evacuation) and evaluate performance.
Coordinate with contractors, local emergency responders, and internal teams.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS Coordinate environmental initiatives (waste management, pollution prevention, spill control).
Monitor and report on environmental performance metrics.
Identify improvement opportunities for sustainability and resource efficiency.
REPORTING & DOCUMENTATION Maintain accurate records: incident reports, training logs, inspection records, permits, and compliance data.
Produce monthly/quarterly safety performance reports for leadership.
Analyze trends and recommend strategic improvements.