HSE Specialist

Nailor Industries of Texas, Inc•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Nailor Industries, a leading manufacturer of commercial HVAC duct and air distribution products, is seeking a highly capable HSE Specialist to support Environmental, Health, and Safety performance at our Houston manufacturing facilities. This role serves as the primary on-site safety professional and technical HSE leader, responsible for leading safety and environmental programs, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening a proactive safety culture across the facility. The HSE Specialist partners closely with plant leadership, supervisors, and production teams to identify risk, implement preventative systems, and drive continuous improvement in workplace safety and environmental performance. This position represents a key leadership role within the plant’s operational structure and serves as a development pathway toward future HSE Manager responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Science, or related field
3 -5 years of progressive experience in Environmental Health & Safety within a manufacturing or industrial environment
Experience supporting metal fabrication, industrial manufacturing, or heavy production environments preferred
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, industrial hazard controls, and environmental compliance standards
Demonstrated ability to lead incident investigations, safety audits, and training programs
Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to influence both frontline employees and leadership

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
OSHA 30 Certification
First Aid / CPR Certification
English / Spanish / Vietnamese preferred

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs across the facility
Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations
Support plant leadership in integrating safety expectations into daily manufacturing operations and decision making
Conduct routine safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments throughout production areas
Identify hazards associated with metal fabrication, cutting, forming, welding, grinding, and material handling operations
Implement engineering and administrative controls to mitigate operational risks
Maintain and oversee critical safety programs including: Lockout / Tagout Machine guarding Powered industrial truck safety Hazard communication Confined space procedures PPE compliance
Maintain required OSHA logs, incident records, and regulatory documentation
Lead investigations of workplace incidents, injuries, and near misses
Apply structured root cause analysis methodologies to identify systemic risks
Implement corrective and preventative actions and monitor long-term effectiveness
Support environmental compliance programs including: Waste management Chemical handling and storage Environmental reporting requirements
Ensure environmental practices align with EPA and state regulatory standards
Develop and deliver safety training programs for employees and supervisors, including: New hire orientation Equipment and machine safety Lockout/Tagout procedures Emergency response protocols
Provide coaching to supervisors to strengthen safety leadership and accountability
Monitor and analyze key HSE performance metrics, including: Incident and injury rates Near misses Hazard observations Corrective action completion
Use data to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Serve as a trusted safety advisor to plant leadership and supervisors
Participating in plant safety committees and operational reviews
Collaborate with operations, engineering, maintenance, and HR to implement risk reduction and safety improvements