HSE Specialist

Job Title:

HSE Specialist

Location:

Conroe, Texas

Schedule:

Hybrid

Reports to:

HSE & Sustainability Manager

Company:
Hempel A/S, a world‑leading supplier of coating solutions.

Job Summary:

The HSE Specialist supports health, safety, and environmental programs with a primary focus on occupational safety and process safety management (PSM). Responsibilities include managing combustible dust safety measures, overseeing Management of Change (MOC) processes, conducting Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR), leading root cause investigations, providing environmental compliance support, and driving sustainability initiatives.

Safety & Process Safety (60%)

• Develop and implement safety programs aligned with OSHA standards and company policies.
• Drive and maintain the Safe Work Program across all operations.
• Support Process Safety Management (PSM) compliance: manage MOC and PSSR processes.
• Manage combustible dust safety programs, including housekeeping standards, preventive maintenance, and monitoring.
• Conduct risk assessments and job safety analyses and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations using TapRooT, Five Why, or Fishbone methodologies and track corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans; organize drills and simulations.
• Promote a strong safety culture through training, communication, and employee engagement.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure safety integration in all processes.

Environmental Compliance (40%)

• Perform and document regulatory compliance inspections (CWW, TPDES stormwater, SPCC, SWPPP).
• Assist with preparation of environmental reports (TCEQ Annual Waste Summary, Emission Inventories, Stormwater Discharge Monitoring Report, TRI, Tier II).
• Provide input for environmental permit applications, amendments, and renewals.
• Manage disposal of industrial non‑hazardous and hazardous waste in compliance with Hempel’s Zero Waste to Landfill Initiative.

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in HSE roles within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, PSM standards, MOC and PSSR requirements.
• Experience with root cause analysis tools such as TapRooT, Five Why, or Fishbone.
• Familiarity with combustible dust safety and environmental regulations (EPA, TCEQ).
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and drive safe work programs.

• Certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHMM.
• Experience managing MOC and PSSR processes.
• Knowledge of sustainability initiatives and waste reduction programs.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage options from day one.
• Flexible HSA and FSA options for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• 12 paid holidays and 15 vacation days to start, plus 6 personal days.
• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement.
• 401(k) plan with immediate company match and full vesting from day one.
• Basic life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 4 weeks paid paternity leave.
• Strong flexibility policy for work‑life balance.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Direct applicants only; we are not engaging with outside recruitment agencies.

Application Due:

Seniority Level: Associate

Job Functions:

Manufacturing, Other, Quality Assurance

Industry: Chemicals