HSSE Technician

Vallourec North America•Youngstown, OH

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 serves as the site representative for health, safety, security, and environmental programs, ensuring compliance with Vallourec policies, ISO standards, and all regulations. This role promotes a proactive HSSE culture, drives continuous improvement, and collaborates across departments to standardize programs. Additionally, the HSSE Technician supports the development of world-class HSSE leadership, management systems, and culture to achieve Vallourec’s 2030 ambitions. Your Role at a Glance 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

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
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or equivalent desired or ability to attain within 1 year
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