Job Description

Our client, a global provider of natural gas compression equipment and services to customers in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors, is seeking an HSE Director with a continuous improvement mindset to join their team in Houston, TX.

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Director will lead a team to manage and optimize all activities associated with company’s health and safety program. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship throughout the organization.

Here’s why this opportunity stands out:

• Cultural Change – Opportunity to join the team and change the behavioral culture in a growing organization.
• Career Growth – The company is looking for transformational leaders to support the continuous growth of organization. Opportunity to report directly into C-Suite.
• Industry Impact – A key player in the natural gas value chain, the company’s products support critical infrastructure across the U.S.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all occupational safety and health program elements and activities to achieve safety goals and objectives, ensuring compliance with regulatory agency and corporate requirements.
• Communicate HSE performance and emerging trends to the executive leadership team and lead the development and execution of mitigation strategies to reduce and prevent incidents.
• Lead efforts in implementing Hazard Reduction and Injury Prevention Projects across the enterprise.
• Ensure 100% compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Drive improvements in the organization’s HSE culture, awareness, and accountability, serving as a role model for HSE leadership.
• Ensure all sites understand and comply with terms and conditions of all chemical, regulatory, and environmental permits.
• Conduct incident/accident investigations and develop corrective and preventative action plans.
• Measure and maintain HSE metrics (Incidence & Injury rate, First Aid Cases, Near Misses, Concern Reporting, Training Completion, Stop Work Cases).
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies concerning all HSE issues.
• Stay informed about regulatory changes and trends and forecast organizational impacts.
• Engage and coach operations leaders to successfully manage their HSE leadership responsibilities.
• Oversee Risk & Case Management organization in support of Operations.

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Environmental Science from an accredited university or college; Advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of HSE experience with at least 2 years in the oil and gas industry.
• CSP certification preferred.
• Ability to develop and implement HSE programs and achieve measurable goals.
• Strong project management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Proficient auditing skills.
• Ability to lead, train, and motivate teams.
• Demonstrated leadership skills to drive change and create a positive safety culture.

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