HSE Director

Job Description

Job Description

The HSE Director is responsible for leading the company's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Regulatory Compliance programs across all manufacturing, fabrication, testing, and field operations. This role serves as the subject matter expert for occupational safety, process safety, environmental compliance, and risk management related to the manufacture and testing of high-pressure vessels and associated equipment.

The position requires a strategic leader who can develop and drive a world-class safety culture while ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, ASME, NBIC, and applicable state and local regulations. The Senior HSE Manager will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Leadership to identify, mitigate, and eliminate workplace hazards while maintaining operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Health & Safety Leadership

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve HSE policies, procedures, and management systems.
• Lead companywide safety initiatives focused on incident prevention and risk reduction.
• Serve as the primary advisor to executive leadership on HSE matters and regulatory compliance.
• Establish and monitor key HSE performance indicators (KPIs) and safety metrics.
• Promote a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, employee participation, and accountability.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain compliance programs including:
• • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Hot Work
  • Respiratory Protection
  • Fall Protection
  • Industrial Hygiene
  • Hazard Communication
  • Powered Industrial Trucks
  • Hearing Conservation
  • Hazardous Waste Management
  • Process Safety Management (OSHA 1910)
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and external auditors.
• Work with local AHJ’s on permitting for field operations

Manufacturing & Process Safety

• Lead risk assessments for manufacturing and field operations involving:
• • Pressure vessel fabrication
  • Welding and cutting operations
  • Hydrostatic and pneumatic pressure testing
  • Heavy lifting and rigging activities
  • Coating and blasting operations
  • Chemical handling and storage
  • Field dispensing and delivery operations
• Conduct Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs), and risk assessments.
• Lead HAZOP and other Process Hazard Analyses
• Lead Site Safety Surveys for offsite operations
• Develop controls for high-hazard activities associated with pressure vessel manufacturing and testing.
• Ensure safe procedures for hydrotesting, pneumatic testing, pressure relief systems, and stored energy hazards.
• Proactively work with Operations and Engineering leadership in an influencing role to ensure safety policies and practices are adhered to and procedures/work instructions are updated as needed to maintain safe operations.

Incident Investigation & Risk Management

• Lead investigations of incidents, near misses, property damage, and environmental events.
• Utilize root cause analysis methodologies to identify corrective and preventive actions.
• Track corrective actions through completion and verify effectiveness.
• Prepare detailed reports and present findings to leadership.

Environmental Management

• Manage environmental compliance programs related to air emissions, stormwater, waste disposal, hazardous materials, and spill prevention.
• Ensure permits, reporting requirements, and environmental documentation are maintained.
• Coordinate environmental audits and inspections.

Training & Development

• Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Ensure all required certifications and regulatory training requirements are maintained.
• Coach supervisors and managers on safety leadership and compliance responsibilities.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct facility safety inspections and compliance audits.
• Lead third-party audits and customer HSE assessments.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement corrective measures.
• Benchmark best practices within manufacturing and industrial environments.

Emergency Preparedness

• Develop and maintain emergency response and crisis management plans.
• Coordinate emergency drills and response exercises.
• Serve as a key member of incident command and emergency response leadership teams.

·       Perform any other duties and/or tasks as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in heavy manufacturing, industrial construction, pressure vessel fabrication, or related industries.
• 5+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industrial safety management systems.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analyses.
• Experience working in fabrication shops, welding operations, and manufacturing facilities.
• Excellent communication, training, and leadership skills.
• Bilingual – English and Spanish

Preferred

• Experience in high-pressure vessel manufacturing.
• Experience with ASME Section VIII, ASME BPVC, National Board requirements, and pressure testing operations.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
• Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST).
• Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
• ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 implementation experience.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk manufacturing facilities and outdoor work areas.
• Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and access elevated platforms.
• Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, respirators, and steel-toed footwear.
• Ability to work in fabrication, welding, testing, and industrial manufacturing environments.

Hydria Gas Technologies is a Houston-based manufacturer specializing in high-pressure compressed gas transportation, storage, and virtual pipeline solutions serving the U.S. energy and industrial gas markets. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and developing technology solutions that improve efficiency across our organization.

Company Description

Hydria Gas Technologies is a Houston-based manufacturer specializing in high-pressure compressed gas transportation, storage, and virtual pipeline solutions serving the U.S. energy and industrial gas markets. We are committed to innovation, operational excellence, and developing technology solutions that improve efficiency across our organization.