HSSE Specialist

Location: Richmond, TX – reporting to the Facility Manager on site.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage implementation of HSE policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic reviews of programs and update to meet regulations and/or corporate directives.
• Manage environmental and safety program to ensure compliance with federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations.
• Complete and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual environmental reporting.
• Train employees on emergency response, spill and fire prevention, risk management, storm‑water pollution prevention, environmental compliance, and other site‑specific EHS plans/programs.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies to address environmental reporting, deviations, and notices of non‑compliance; ensure compliance on quarterly, semi‑annual, and yearly reports.
• Provide technical expertise, guidance, and training in confined space, lockout/tagout, fall protection, respirators, forklifts and mobile equipment, hot work, JSA’s, and PPE.
• Manage the Contractor Safety Program.
• Coordinate and/or perform required environmental reporting and testing activities.
• Ensure environmental programs and permits are properly implemented to maintain full compliance.
• Support quarterly safety inspections and environmental program reviews, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Conduct and coordinate injury and near‑miss investigations, generating root‑cause reports and ensuring corrective measures are implemented.
• Collaborate with management to develop and implement annual EHS plans, goals, and strategies.
• Conduct, manage, and track required safety and environmental training of plant employees through computer‑based software.
• Chair the safety committee, run weekly meetings, and provide consultation and technical support as needed.
• Maintain all required EHS and medical screening records per applicable regulations and EEOM procedures.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate plant chemistry and environmental data to generate reports and recommendations.
• Provide oversight and direction to station environmental compliance programs.
• Operate testing equipment and manage scheduled chemistry, environmental, and performance testing to generate reports and recommendations.
• Maintain the facility Chemistry Laboratory QA/QC Program and Chemical Hygiene Plan.
• Maintain professional affiliations with safety and environmental organizations to stay current with new regulations and best practices.

Required Skills / Knowledge

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use influencing skills to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Strong decision‑making skills with bias for action balanced with consensus‑building abilities.
• Ability to prioritize work and handle multiple/varied tasks efficiently.

Experience

• Five or more years’ experience in industrial health, safety, and environmental aspects and control activities.
• Experience in a combined‑cycle power generation facility preferred.
• Experience implementing EHS management systems.
• Demonstrated track record in implementing corporate HSE policies and procedures and/or developing site‑level HSE procedures.
• Ability to identify and analyze complex problems, distinguish relevant information, make logical decisions, and provide solutions to EHS matters.
• Experience participating in audit teams.
• Experience conducting training for end users.

Education Requirements

A four‑year degree or commensurate experience/professional training in environmental, safety, engineering, or a related science discipline.

Physical Requirements

• Periods of physical exertion, including walking, climbing ladders, and navigating stairs.
• Ability to lift and move material up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional travel in support of business needs may be required.

Benefits

• Supportive company culture that values its employees.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision & 401 K Plan.
• Paid Parental Leave, Time Off & Holidays.
• Employee Referral Bonus.
• Personal Development & Career Succession Planning.
• Company‑sponsored perks & discount programs.