Health Safety Environmental (HSE) Manager with Arctic Pipe Inspection

Company Overview

API (Arctic Pipe Inspection) is a premier full‑service non‑destructive testing company serving oil & gas companies and pipe mills/distributors. Headquartered in Houston, TX, API is known for its safety culture and dedication to employees and clients.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous PTO plan and paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% of eligible compensation and immediate vesting
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• Additional employee benefits

Job Summary

The Health Safety Environmental (HSE) Manager reports to the API President & CEO and leads the company’s HSE program. This role provides strategic direction, leadership, and oversight of HSE activities, directly supervising two HSE Coordinators and maintaining a dotted‑line relationship with the AIS Regional HSE Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental program, fostering a strong safety culture.
• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with company objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and other federal, state, and local regulations.
• Identify and evaluate workplace hazards and operational risks through inspections, risk assessments, JHAs/JSAs, audits, and other proactive safety processes; implement effective controls.
• Lead incident and near‑miss investigations, including root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, lessons learned, and follow‑up.
• Establish, monitor, and report HSE performance metrics (leading and lagging indicators, safety observations, incident trends, corrective actions, etc.).
• Develop and oversee HSE training and employee‑engagement programs (new‑hire orientation, regulatory training, toolbox talks, safety communications, supervisor development).
• Coordinate environmental and emergency‑preparedness programs, including hazardous materials, waste management, spill prevention/response, emergency response plans, and required environmental reporting.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership to drive continuous improvement, standardize HSE practices, and integrate HSE considerations into business planning.
• Manage contractor and subcontractor HSE requirements and third‑party pre‑qualification programs (e.g., ISN, Avetta, other customer/TPA systems).
• Maintain and submit timely HSE documentation, insurance, training records, audits, corrective actions, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health preferred; equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and applicable federal, state, and local HSE requirements.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Proficiency with HSE technology and information‑management systems, including LMS, electronic HSE databases, incident and corrective‑action platforms, audit/inspection systems, safety observation tools, vehicle/fleet telematics, and reporting/dashboard applications.

Travel

Local travel is required to support company locations, operations, audits, inspections, and training. Occasional overnight and out‑of‑area travel may be needed for corporate conferences and other business needs. Travel requirements will vary based on business and operational needs.