HSE Regional Leader

Baker Hughes•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Baker Hughes is a global energy technology leader committed to making energy safer, cleaner, and more efficient. As an HSE Regional Leader, you will play a critical role in strengthening our safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting operational excellence across multiple sites within your region. You will provide functional leadership to site-level HSE teams, partner closely with Operations and Functional leaders, and serve as a trusted advisor on risk management, compliance, and incident prevention. This role blends strategic oversight with hands-on engagement to drive continuous improvement and operational integrity.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, Science, or a related field OR a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible HSE experience.
A minimum of 3 years of experience supporting regional or multi‑site operations in an HSE leadership or senior HSE role.
Working knowledge of occupational safety, environmental compliance, and risk management principles in industrial or operational environments.
The ability to travel within the region as required.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to coach, influence, and build trust at all organizational levels.
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to translate technical risk into clear, practical language.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
The ability to manage multiple priorities and projects across several sites simultaneously.
The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a matrixed organization.
Current work authorization in the country of employment. The employer is unable to provide or continue work authorization sponsorship for this role.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience leading or influencing HSE professionals without direct line authority.
Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, and regional improvement initiatives.
Experience supporting complex operations such as field service, manufacturing, energy, industrial services, or construction.
Familiarity with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OSHA, and applicable regional safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

Providing functional leadership and oversight to site-based and frontline HSE professionals.
Setting clear expectations for regulatory compliance, risk management, and incident prevention.
Coaching and developing HSE staff to strengthen technical capability and leadership effectiveness.
Serving as the escalation point for significant HSE issues, incidents, regulatory actions, and customer concerns.
Partnering with Operations, Engineering, and Business Leaders to integrate HSE requirements into daily operations, projects, and planning.
Advising leaders on risk identification, mitigation strategies, and safe work execution (construction, commissioning, maintenance).
Supporting customer and stakeholder engagement related to HSE expectations, audits, and performance.
Ensuring consistent implementation of corporate HSE policies, standards, and management systems (ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 aligned).
Monitoring compliance with local, national, and regional regulations and driving corrective actions.
Leading or supporting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective/preventive action tracking.
Analyzing regional HSE performance trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Leading regional HSE initiatives and improvement projects of moderate scope and complexity.
Coordinating multiple initiatives simultaneously while aligning with business priorities.
Representing the region in enterprise-wide programs as a subject matter expert.
Managing initiatives typically executed over 3–6 months, with impact realized within 2–12 months.
Communicating HSE expectations, risks, and performance clearly to frontline teams and leadership.
Preparing and delivering regional HSE reports, briefings, and recommendations.
Influencing stakeholders without direct authority to drive alignment and accountability.

Benefits

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Education Assistance
Generous Parental Leave
Mental Health resources
Dependent Care
Additional elected or voluntary benefit
Eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
Choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
Eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package.
Eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.