HSE Specialist

HSE Specialist **Department:**Operations **Employment Type:**Permanent **Location:**Houston **Reporting To:**HSE Manager Description At Veriforce, we help companies in high-risk industries keep their people, worksites, and supply chains safe and compliant. As a global leader in contractor and supply chain risk management, our SaaS platform simplifies contractor onboarding, credentialing, and compliance while providing powerful analytics and insights. Beyond software, we offer expert support, training, and consulting so our clients can operate with confidence. Together, we're making workplaces safer every day. This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes innovation, collaboration, and impact. As an HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in helping clients develop world-class safety and risk management programs, enhancing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance across industries. You'll have the chance to shape safety outcomes, work with diverse clients, and grow your career in an environment that values continuous improvement, data-driven decision-making, and thought leadership. You might be the perfect fit if: You're passionate about saving lives by helping organizations across various industries enhance their safety and risk management practices. You excel at translating complex Occupational Health and Safety regulations into actionable strategies that improve operational safety and reduce risk. You enjoy building trusted relationships with clients, offering guidance to develop and refine their contractor risk management processes and programs. You thrive on analyzing data, identifying trends, and using insights to drive innovation in safety and risk management. You're looking for an opportunity to step into a corporate role where your expertise will influence strategic safety initiatives across multiple industries and organizations. You are motivated by the chance to make a measurable impact on safety outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor performance. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with clients to design, implement, and mature comprehensive contractor risk management programs that align with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and organizational objectives. Conduct risk assessments and audits to evaluate contractor safety performance and identify opportunities to mitigate potential hazards. Benchmark and trend contractor performance metrics, providing clients with actionable insights by comparing their data to industry peers. Use expertise, industry knowledge, and innovative approaches to recommend leading-edge solutions for improving HSE in contractor management. Analyze data to uncover trends and insights, providing clients with evidence-based recommendations to enhance safety outcomes and mitigate risk. Provide expert guidance on integrating risk management practices into contractor onboarding, training, and evaluation processes. Partner with clients to develop tailored action plans that address gaps in contractor compliance, safety performance, and risk management strategies. Develop and deliver impactful presentations, training sessions, and written resources to support clients in implementing and maintaining effective contractor management practices. Research and establish robust HSE protocols that incorporate risk management principles to enhance contractor and supplier safety. Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and workshops to foster relationships and promote leadership in contractor safety and risk management. Stay informed on the latest developments in risk management, OSHA legislation, and industry trends to continually improve service offerings. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise A minimum of 4+ years of experience in the HSE field, with demonstrated expertise in contractor risk management, compliance, and safety auditing. Recognized safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, SMS or equivalent are highly preferred. Strong understanding of OSHA legislation, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices. Proven ability to analyze and benchmark contractor performance metrics, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for clients. Proficiency in English is required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish would be desirable but not required. Experience in public speaking, delivering presentations, and developing high-quality written resources. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management) or equivalent work experience. Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive projects forward. Familiarity with emerging safety trends, such as AI-driven risk management tools, is an asset. Prior experience with Veriforce products a plus (CPro / VeriSource / Training Suite is a huge plus, but not required. This role requires up to 30% -- 40% travel within the US to support clients, attend industry events, and collaborate with team members. Benefits Here are just a few of the great reasons to join our team! Work with a global team! We have colleagues and customers across North America and around the world. Veriforce is a great place to work! Our leaders and team members consistently cite our culture as one of the top reasons it's a great place to build a career. Veriforce provides 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees Monthly contributions to Health Savings Accounts A 401(k) match that is immediately fully vested Outstanding time off benefits Paid time off for volunteer activities Remote work opportunities Embracing AI at Veriforce As part of our commitment to innovation and continuous improvement, we're actively embedding AI tools and ways of working across the business. We encourage all employees to explore how AI can enhance productivity, improve decision-making, streamline processes, and create value for our customers. The effective adoption and use of AI will form part of role expectations and will be considered as part of regular objective reviews and performance conversations. We're looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and excited about leveraging technology to work smarter and drive better outcomes. 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