HSE Manager- Liberty, TX

What You’ll Do

• Drive Behavioral Safety & Field Leadership
• Maintain a strong daily presence on the production floor engaging operators and supervisors
• Observe, coach, and reinforce safe behaviors in real time
• Intervene using a coaching-based approach to correct unsafe actions
• Build trust with frontline teams and promote a strong “stop work” culture
• Identify behavioral trends and address systemic risks
• Lead Training & Workforce Development
• Design and deliver impactful safety training programs (monthly and as needed)
• Ensure training drives understanding and behavior change—not just compliance
• Coach supervisors to reinforce safety expectations across shifts
• Continuously improve training based on incidents and observations
• Own Safety Systems & Risk Management
• Lead incident investigations with focus on root cause and human factors
• Drive near-miss reporting and learning culture
• Oversee job safety analysis and hazard identification processes
• Ensure effectiveness of critical systems:
• Permit to Work
• LOTO / Energy Isolation
• Confined Space
• Line Break / Process Safety
• Drive closure and sustainability of corrective actions
• Ensure Environmental & Regulatory Compliance
• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, and applicable state regulations
• Prepare and submit required reports (SARA, TRI, EPA, etc.)
• Serve as site contact for regulatory agencies
• Maintain permits and compliance systems
• Lead audits and support inspections
• Integrate with Operations
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, and Quality teams to align safety with execution
• Address risks created by production demands
• Support Management of Change (MOC) and capital project safety
• Participate in daily plant and leadership meetings
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Identify gaps in safety performance and systems
• Implement practical, sustainable improvements
• Eliminate low-value “check-the-box” activities
• Adapt corporate HSE initiatives to site-specific needs

What Sets You Apart

• Strong field presence and ability to influence at all levels
• Coaching mindset with ability to change behaviors—not just enforce rules
• Deep understanding of industrial safety and risk management
• Ability to balance regulatory compliance with operational realities
• Strong investigative and root cause analysis skills
• Effective communicator across frontline teams and leadership
• Independent, action-oriented problem solver

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a chemical or industrial environment (7+ preferred)
• Strong knowledge of OSHA and EPA regulations
• Experience with environmental permitting and reporting
• Familiarity with process safety and industrial hygiene principles
• Experience with ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 preferred
• Proven ability to lead safety initiatives in a plant environment

Work Environment

• This role is based at our Liberty, TX manufacturing facility and requires daily presence in the plant.
• Exposure to chemicals, noise, and industrial operations
• Required use of PPE
• Frequent walking, climbing stairs, and conducting field observations
• Participation in incident response and emergency situations
• Occasional travel (5–10%)

About Verdant

Verdant Specialty Solutions is a global specialty chemicals manufacturer combining innovation, agility, and operational excellence. With operations across the United States and Europe, we bring functional chemistry to life—safely, reliably, and responsibly.