HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Full-time, Permanent

Location:

Amite Bio Energy & Port of Baton Rouge

The Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Manager is responsible for overall management of safety, environmental, health, risk, and compliance issues at the designated location, supporting business objectives. This position reports to the Vice President of HSE and partners directly with the site leadership team.

• Foster a “Safety First” culture with a “Zero Harm” mindset.
• Support and implement the company safety culture, policies, and procedures.
• Oversee risk assessment and risk mitigation measures on-site and before commencement of projects.
• Undertake corrective and preventive measures to ensure a proper environment and health for the organization’s sites.
• Create proposals for corrective or preventive measures, and investigate, analyze, and regularly review accidents or near misses within the organization.
• Through strong leadership and example, ensure that the company’s Safety policies are met at site level.
• Ensure that work safety permits are enforced as necessary at all sites.
• Ensure employees are properly informed about the working, environmental and safety policies of the organization.
• Encourages teamwork at all levels of the organization, particularly across functions, and empowers individuals to contribute.
• Foster an environment of data-driven continuous improvement for all aspects of the departments.
• Engage all department employees in safety issues and set high personal standards through a highly visible, hands‑on management style.
• Through written policy and procedures, ensure that regular emergency response is effective and that managers and employees are always prepared.
• Manage key external interfaces including prime responsibility for OSHA, consultants, legislation and where appropriate local community representatives.
• Maintain safety statistics and create reports that reflect the performance of the site to relevant parties such as upper management.
• Responsible for the implementation of DBI Safety policy and safety documentation at designated location.
• In concert with the VP of HSE, responsible for driving continuous improvements in safety performance across designated location.
• Assist in the development of DBI management systems and partnering with the site team to develop site‑level risk assessments and operating procedures.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering & maintenance departments; interface with HR concerning Health policy development and implementation.
• Responsible for adherence to budgeted financial management/controls of all safety activities.

• Minimum of 10 years in a safety management role.
• A bachelor’s degree in fields such as safety/environmental sciences, occupational health and safety management, environmental health, environmental engineering or public health is preferred.
• One to two years’ experience in operations, maintenance and engineering.
• A credible strong leader with the ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Strong teamwork ethic with the ability to travel between sites and respond during off‑hours in the event of an incident onsite.
• The ability to climb ladders, stairs, and work outside in all environments.
• Experience conducting varied training classes.
• Ability to mentor, coach, encourage, hold people accountable and set high standards in all aspects of the department’s work.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to apply sound business and commercial knowledge in the production arena.
• The ability to develop technical documents.
• Certification by OSHA is a plus.

• A clear purpose: be part of a company at the forefront of sustainable energy, making a real difference for the planet and our communities.
• Growth opportunities: develop your people.
• Comprehensive benefits: competitive wages, health and dental benefits, 401(k) matching plan, company bonus plan for overall performance and safety.
• A supportive team: work in an environment where continuous learning is encouraged and contributions are valued, a “can‑do” kind of place empowering informed decisions.