HSE Program Manager

Rotating Machinery Svcs Inc•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HSE Program Manager – Houston Operations is the program owner for all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) activities across RMS’s Houston-area shops, responsible for developing, implementing, and continuously improving HSE programs to ensure regulatory compliance, operational safety, and a strong safety culture. The role operates with functional authority across all Houston locations, partnering closely with Plant Managers, Safety Champions, Facilities, and Operations leadership to drive consistent execution. The HSE Program Manager serves as the primary point of contact for audits, inspections, incident investigations, environmental compliance, and overall HSE program performance for the Houston region. This is a program leadership role, focused on system design, governance, oversight, and performance management, with execution supported through site leadership and operational teams.

Requirements

7–12 years of progressive Health, Safety, and Environmental experience in industrial, manufacturing, or service environments
Demonstrated experience supporting multi-site operations
Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and Texas environmental regulations (TCEQ)
Hands-on experience with key safety programs, including: Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Machine guarding Confined space PPE programs Waste management
Experience leading audits, investigations, and corrective action programs
Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field preferred
Ability to act professionally under stressful situations.
Able to understand, read, write and speak English.
Ability and willingness to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. with assistance and perform physical inspections in shop environment
Ability to walk, climb, reach above head, and balance.
Authorized to work in the United States
RMS Inc. may have government contracts that impose specific requirements on employees working on those projects. If an employee does not meet these requirements, they may be reassigned to a different location or be ineligible to work on certain assignments.

Nice To Haves

CSP, ASP, CHST, or equivalent HSE certification
Environmental compliance experience with permitting or reporting responsibilities

Responsibilities

Own and execute the HSE management system for all Houston-area RMS shops
Develop, implement, and continuously improve safety policies, procedures, and standards
Conduct regular and ad-hoc safety audits, inspections, and walkthroughs across all facilities
Identify hazards, document findings, assign corrective actions, and track closure
Exercise stop-work authority or escalate unsafe conditions when necessary
Own environmental compliance for Houston operations including TCEQ requirements Waste management and disposal Manifest, inspections, and environmental recordkeeping Permit tracking, renewals, and reporting deadlines
Coordinate air, stormwater, spill prevention, and waste programs as applicable
Maintain an environmental compliance calendar and proactively manage due dates
Serve as the primary liaison with environmental regulators and external consultants
Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and chemical inventory systems.
Support hazard communication (HazCom), respiratory protection, and PPE programs.
Coordinate industrial hygiene assessments (noise, dust, fumes, chemicals) as required
Support medical surveillance and exposure monitoring programs
Drive continuous improvement initiatives based on audit findings, incident trends, and leading indicators
Promote a proactive safety culture through engagement, visibility, and consistent expectations
Participate in HSE committees, management reviews, and cross-functional initiatives
Stay current with regulatory changes, industry best practices, and emerging risks
Lead or oversee incident and near-miss investigations
Ensure timely, accurate, and high-quality incident documentation and root cause analysis
Track corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness
Analyze incident trends and recommend systemic improvements
Develop and manage site safety training programs, including new-hire onboarding
Ensure required safety training is completed, documented, and effective
Coordinate refresher and task-specific training as needed
Support safety leadership development for Safety Champions and supervisors
Define training effectiveness metrics and competency validation mechanisms
Maintain OSHA logs (300, 300A, 301) and ensure compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1910
Prepare for and support regulatory inspections and audits
Serve as a key point of contact during regulatory interactions, in coordination with the QHSE Manager
Maintain a regulatory readiness posture through standardized compliance frameworks and internal audits