Sr. Associate, Health, Safety & Environment

Alcon Research•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is part of Alcon’s Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) function, a team dedicated to advancing a strong culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance across operations to protect employees, communities, and the environment. The Sr. Associate, Health, Safety & Environment is responsible for supporting and executing health, safety, and environmental programs that promote a safe, compliant, and sustainable workplace. This role manages complex HSE activities including risk assessments, incident investigations, regulatory compliance support, and implementation of safety and environmental initiatives. The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +10 yrs; Assoc.+6 yrs; M.S.+0 yrs)
The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
2 Years of Relevant Experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing, laboratories, or regulated environments
Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other applicable HSE regulations
Experience supporting audits, inspections, or regulatory compliance activities
Professional HSE certification (e.g., CSP, ASP, CIH) or progress toward certification

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain health, safety, environmental, and emergency response programs to prevent injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents
Conduct risk assessments, inspections, and internal reviews to identify hazards, ensure compliance, and drive continuous improvement through corrective action plans
Lead and support incident and environmental investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and OSHA injury and illness recordkeeping
Serve as a regulatory subject matter expert in at least one HSE discipline, interpreting and implementing applicable OSHA, EPA, and environmental permit requirements (air, water, waste)
Ensure compliance with internal HSE policies, external regulations, permits, and standards; maintain readiness for audits and regulatory inspections
Support and continuously improve the HSE Management System, including programs such as Risk Management, Contractor Safety, Chemical Safety, Industrial Hygiene, and Environmental Compliance
Develop, coordinate, and oversee HSE training programs and sitewide engagement initiatives for associates and contractors
Partner with engineering and project teams to integrate safety throughout the project lifecycle, including design, procurement, construction, and process safety
Manage environmental programs including waste, recycling, hazardous materials handling, spill prevention, and environmental impact management
Support deployment and effective use of HSE systems, tools, documentation, reporting, and required metrics
Act as an HSE advisor to site leadership, Global HSE, and business partners, providing consultation and data‑driven recommendations
Maintain effective relationships with regulatory agencies, community stakeholders, and other parties impacted by site environmental performance
Promote a strong HSE culture through active participation in safety, wellness, and Incident Management (AIM) activities