HSE Safety Manager - Houston, Texas

Intertek•Houston, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Intertek is searching for an HSE Safety Manager to join our Industry Services (AIM&ISS Divisions) team working at our offices located in Houston/Clear Lake, Texas. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Health & Safety within Industry Services! The HSE Safety Manager is responsible for ensuring the safety of our employees is maintained through training, audits, and observations. The position shall report to the Regional General Manager (AIM) and be responsible for the safety of Eastern and Western Regions as well as the Interek Survey Services group. They shall manage and keep in continuous contact with the Director of QHSE in handling technical or highly sensitive situations correctly as well as advising of necessary changes in facilities, processes, and operations to eliminate unsafe or unhealthy work conditions. Individual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons. In addition to competitive compensation packages, when working with Intertek you can expect benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) with company match, generous vacation / sick time (PTO), tuition reimbursement and more.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of (5) years of experience as a practicing safety and health professional in the manufacturing, petrochemical, or refinery industry (required).
Valid TWIC Card (required)
Valid Driver’s License and reliable driving record (required)
Able to climb ladders/platforms to heights of 225 feet, in increments of up to 40 feet at one time.
Any fear of heights (acrophobia) should be identified.
Able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 40 pounds.
Safety personnel are required to work in both environmental conditions, inside and outside.
Personnel may be subject to extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of more than (1) hour) or to extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit for periods of more than (1) hour).
Shall possess fundamental written and verbal communication skills.
Shall be fluent (written and verbal) in the English language.
Computer skills, especially familiarity with MS Office applications, are necessary.

Nice To Haves

2-year degree or certificate in process or occupational safety preferred.

Responsibilities

Shall provide HSE support to respective General Managers.
Visit with the General Manager(s) at least once a week to discuss their weekly schedules and verify their needs.
When performing field visits, time shall also be set aside to meet with Facility Manager(s) to discuss his/her needs and complaints. Document field and client feedback. Inadequacies or concerns shall be communicated and addressed with Managers. All safety concerns shall be immediately mitigated, or safe proofing shall be performed.
Manage compliance with Safety Portals - ISN/DISA/NCMS/Veriforce, etc.
Ensure locations of work are in adherence of local, state and federal regulations.
Assist the DER in maintaining a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.
Ensure that employees that are hired can pass the following (a) Background (b) Drug & Alcohol Testing (c) Fit for Duty Physical etc. Act as the DER of the Substance Abuse Program and is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and continuation of this program.
Incident/Accident Management:
Log and Manage incidents/accidents. Report to Management. Conduct Root Cause Analysis to prevent the possibility of reoccurrence.
Manage injuries by coordinating hospitalization if needed accompany to the designated medical facility. Facilitate drug/alcohol check.
Coordinating with Insurance and Workmen’s compensation if needed. Manage the incident through leading to closure.
Managing TRIR by engaging with Occupational Clinics Coordinating with Client reporting for the incident.
Training: Responsible for the direction and implementation educational safety and health training programs to all levels of personnel including but not limited to the following: New Hire Orientation (Initial Onboarding Training & Client mandated training). Annual Training. Supervisor Training. Post-Accident/Corrective Measure Training
Safety Execution Plans: Develop safety management plans for new project, manage and audit existing projects against the safety management plan,
Litigation: Assist the Intertek Legal Department on an as needed basis for litigation concerns. Provide Incident Reports to attorneys representing Intertek when needed. Be willing and able to provide depositions for a case if needed.
Promote Safety Culture by: Monitoring near misses/ analyzing JSAs/ Hazard Observations. Sending out toolbox talks/ engaging with teams and training on safety discussions. Monitoring Safety KPIs to report to management.
Client Interaction: Engage with Clients and ensure safe performance for projects/sites. Periodically visit project/sites and obtain client feedback on safety performance. Conduct safety audits periodically to identify gaps.
Vehicle Safety Management: Coordinate vehicle safety, inspections etc.
Policies & Procedures: Develop/update/ maintain policies, procedure or program & communicate to all. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.
Assist in the review and updating of company policies, training and protocols.