HSSE Technician

Vallourec USA • Youngstown, OH

74d

About The Position

At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The HSSE Technician will be a site/business representative for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs, helping deliver compliance with Vallourec policies and standards, maintaining compliance with ISO Certification standards, and all local, state, and federal regulations. An HSSE Technician is responsible for promoting a proactive HSSE culture and driving a continuous improvement-based HSSE management system. An HSSE Technician will collaborate across business departments to align/standardize health, safety, security and environmental programs. An HSSE Technician is responsible to support development of World Best in Class programs in HSSE Leadership, Management Systems and Culture to deliver on Vallourec's ambitions for 2030 and beyond.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science required; in HSSE-related discipline, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent field preferred.
• Knowledgeable of ISO 14001 and 45001 Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or equivalent desired or ability to attain within 1 year
• 5 years of HSSE experience, including leadership coaching, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development.
• Strong knowledge of HSSE regulations, standards, and best practices, including OSHA, RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC, LOTO, and Behavioral-Based Safety.
• Experienced in safety training and coaching, including Life Saving Rules, psychological safety, and human performance principles.
• Skilled in incident investigation and causal analysis, such as Root Cause Analysis and Learning Investigation programs.
• Proven ability to support and enhance open HSSE reporting programs, driving proactive reporting of Near Misses and Unsafe Acts/Conditions.
• Excellent communication skills, with clear and effective writing, speaking, and presentation abilities across all organizational levels.
• Proficient in MS Outlook and digital program management, with strong organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Fully fluent in English for professional interactions and documentation.
• Industry experience in Oil Field or Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) services is considered ideal.

Responsibilities

• Act as a focal point for health, safety, security and environmental (HSSE) programs
• Serve as a HSSE representative for one or more departments/businesses.
• Maintain records associated with HSSE regulations and standards and company management system.
• Facilitate, lead or support informal and formal investigations of HSSE related incidents
• Advise business management regarding HSSE regulations, standards and best practices
• Deliver regular HSSE Metrics and KPIs as directed.
• Serve as a Safety Visit (Behavior Based Safety (BBS)) Champion for the Group's Safety Visit program, coach authorized visitors to drive high quality visits to improve work force safety performance
• Coach and support the Gemba Safety Walk program and support Group quality KPIs to measure same
• Collaborate with outside agencies as necessary to deliver HSSE compliance.
• Compile and analyze data to provide reports to local and company management
• Serve as a focal point for Risk Management, Risk Assessment practices and maintain critical KPIs to measure same.
• Coach and train business representatives in the completion of risk reduction programs.
• Participate in the review and update of policies, procedures and programs
• Collect samples and conduct inspections to ensure compliance with environmental permits
• Plan, arrange and deliver HSSE related training for managers, supervisors, employees and contractors
• Evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE policies and practices
• Support the implementation of new Group HSSE standards and policies
• Ensure requisitions are entered for supplies and review and approve invoices for services provided
• Ensure business environmental compliance for water, waste and air regulatory programs.
• Support oversight of third-party site security services
• Ensure the integrity of the physical security of all business infrastructure.
• Support HSSE training and orientation programs for new hires and contractors
• Standardize HSSE documents and procedures
• Support Contractor HSSE Management, including vetting and auditing.
• Travel as needed to support the business and company.
• Familiar with state and federal health, safety, security and environmental regulations
• Perform field inspection activities for regulatory compliance
• Support ISO 14001 and 45001 Auditing and Certification programs.
• Serve as a focal point for all Company HSSE policies and standards

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Primary Metal Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees