EHS Specialist

Environmental Health & Safety Advisor
- Health and Safety

Would you like to take ownership of our innovative HSE Program?

Join our HSE team

Our Teams' commitment to HSE goes beyond safety alone; occupational health and wellness is key within our center of excellence. We promote a healthy, engaged, and productive workplace for employees. Our employee and organization groups coordinate healthy lifestyle events to connect people and promote health and wellness throughout our business.

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As the HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for ensuring construction, installation and commissioning activities are executed safely and aligned with Baker Hughes’ safety requirements.

As an Environmental Health & Safety Advisor
- Health and Safety, you will be responsible for:

• Collaborating with the Project Manager on look-ahead plans and work scopes.

• Following up on Management of Change (MOC) processes and actions.

• Conducting new employee safety orientations.

• Maintaining knowledge of Texas Environmental Regulations (Air, Waste, and Water).

• Delivering toolbox talks and safety briefings.

• Assisting in organizing project safety campaigns and awareness programs.

• Verifying contractor and employee training records and certifications.

• Conducting daily site safety inspections and observations.

• Monitoring work activities to ensure compliance with company policies, client requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Verifying the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Assisting in enforcing safe work practices and stopping unsafe work when imminent danger exists.

• Monitoring compliance with permit‑to‑work requirements, including
  - Hot Work, Confined Space Entry, Excavation and Trenching, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), working at Heights, Crane and Rigging Operations

• Participating in Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Hazard Analysis reviews.

• Identifying workplace hazards and recommending corrective actions.

• Conducting pre‑task safety reviews with work crews.

• Assisting supervisors in implementing appropriate risk controls.

• Reporting incidents, near misses, injuries, and environmental events promptly.

• Participating in incident investigations and root cause analyses.

• Preparing incident reports and tracking corrective actions through closure.

• Maintaining accurate records of safety observations and safety statistics.

• Performing routine inspections of:
  Work areas, Equipment and tools, Scaffolding, Fall protection systems, Excavations, Temporary facilities

• Monitoring corrective actions and ensuring timely closure.

• Monitoring housekeeping and waste management practices.

• Assisting with environmental inspections and compliance activities.

• Supporting spill prevention and response efforts.

• Ensuring proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials.

• Assisting in maintaining emergency response equipment.

• Participating in emergency drills and exercises.

• Supporting emergency response activities as directed.

• Maintaining HSE files, reports, permits, and inspection records.

• Submitting daily and weekly HSE reports.

• Tracking leading indicators such as:
  Safety observations, Near misses, Training compliance, Inspection findings.

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have a Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED).

• Have a minimum of 3 additional years of experience in construction, installation and commissioning activities.

• Have at least 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing and repair shop environment.

• Have at least 4 years of experience in Health, Safety & Environment (HSE).

• Have fluency in both Spanish and English; bilingual proficiency is highly valued to effectively support clients and team members.

• Have excellent problem‑solving, process improvement and analytical skills.

• Have in‑depth knowledge of Texas regulatory requirements and reporting systems.

• Have a proven ability to build positive relationships and communicate effectively across diverse teams and stakeholders.

• Have a collaborative mindset, with the ability to thrive in team environments while effectively leading and motivating others.

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better…