HSE Specialist - Abernathy TX

About the role

The Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily work activities, promoting enhanced safety compliance and performance, providing safety training through coaching, mentoring, and required training to designated personnel, and performing daily, weekly, quarterly, and annual inspections on various tools, equipment, and other facility items in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all company policies, procedures, and work processes.
• Monitor compliance with company, client, and governmental safety rules and regulations.
• Conduct frequent inspections focusing on unsafe conditions and work behavior; document and delegate corrective actions.
• Participate in facility new employee orientations.
• Maintain HSE records in compliance with recordkeeping standards.
• Facilitate or coordinate safety training and forward completed documentation to the training center.
• Conduct facility hazard inspections and ensure appropriate hazard control techniques are implemented for machines, equipment, vehicles, and tools.
• Ensure timely completion and submission of incident reports.
• Investigate all incidents, including first‑aid cases and near misses, and participate in formal Root Cause Analysis investigations.
• Obtain and submit medical authorization forms, reports, releases, and related documentation to Corporate HSE Management; keep management informed of after‑care results and follow‑up visits.
• Coordinate facility Emergency Action Plan procedures.
• Verify that employees are issued and use appropriate personal protective equipment for potential and existing hazards.
• Perform regular jobsite inspections of all crews, document unsafe practices and conditions, and forward findings to administrative and management personnel.
• Ensure proper fire extinguishers and first‑aid supplies are maintained.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of safety experience.
• Any certifications and training as a safety professional a plus; OSHA Outreach Trainer preferred.
• Familiarity with OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills (written and oral).

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to walk the property and laydown yards.
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds.

Pay

Competitive hourly rate along with overtime.