Senior Environment Health Safety Specialist
novax recruitment groupAustin, TX
Senior Environment Health Safety Specialist
novax recruitment groupAustin, TX
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Occupations
Occupational Health and Safety SpecialistsHealth and Safety Engineers, Except Mining Safety Engineers and InspectorsOccupational Health and Safety TechniciansIndustries
Fabricated Structural Metal ManufacturingMetal Tank (Heavy Gauge) ManufacturingPlate Work ManufacturingAbout the role
Industrial Manufacturing | Engineered Equipment | Energy Sector
The Opportunity:
We're working with a well-established industrial manufacturing business serving the energy sector to recruit an experienced Senior HSE Manager.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on safety leader to take responsibility for HSE performance within a fast-paced production environment.
The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening workplace safety, improving operational standards and supporting leadership in developing a positive, proactive safety culture.
The position is primarily facility-based, with regular involvement across manufacturing operations and close collaboration with operational management.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage and continuously improve site-wide health, safety and environmental initiatives.
Maintain compliance with OSHA standards and applicable environmental legislation.
Carry out routine safety inspections, workplace assessments and compliance audits.
Investigate incidents, identify underlying causes and implement effective preventive measures.
Develop and deliver employee safety training and onboarding programmes.
Maintain safe systems of work for higher-risk activities, including confined space entry, welding operations and respiratory protection.
Track HSE performance, identify improvement opportunities and provide updates to senior management.
Partner with production supervisors and operational teams to promote safe working practices.
Support ongoing improvements to safety procedures, documentation and risk management processes.
What We're Looking For:
Proven HSE experience within a heavy fabrication or industrial manufacturing environment is essential.
At least 3 years of relevant health and safety experience, including 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
Experience working with steel fabrication, industrial equipment manufacturing, vessel production or similar operations.
Strong understanding of OSHA requirements and workplace safety systems.
Practical experience with incident investigations, safety audits, employee training and regulatory compliance.
Ability to engage confidently with both senior management and shop-floor employees.
A proactive, approachable leadership style with a strong commitment to operational safety.
Experience supporting manufacturing operations within the oil and gas supply chain would be particularly beneficial.
Salary & Benefits: Medical, dental and vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Paid time off and company holidays
Life and disability insurance
Opportunity to work closely with senior decision-makers
Significant autonomy to develop and improve HSE standards
Long-term opportunity within an established industrial business
Interested?
If you're an experienced HSE professional with a strong manufacturing or fabrication background and you're looking for a position where you can make a genuine impact, we'd be keen to speak with you.
Apply today or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Senior
Location
Austin, TX
Occupation
Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
Industry
Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing
Posted
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