Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Health and Safety Manager, ANS (Must Relo. to Houston, TX Area)

About the role

You’ll develop and deliver factories, grids, transit systems, and public infrastructure that keep communities moving—smarter, safer, and more sustainably. Working alongside project managers, engineers, technologists, and strategists, you’ll help transform how capital projects are planned, managed, and executed. The position is based in Houston, TX with nationwide opportunities and requires onsite presence at client sites, complemented by flexible work‑life arrangements. Applications are accepted until October 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
• Conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site safety audits focused on chemical handling, cleanrooms, process equipment, waste management, and ergonomic risks.
• Lead incident investigations for accidents, near misses, spills, and exposures, determine root causes, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness programs, response planning, and drills for fire, spill, contamination, and other site emergencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Deliver HSE training on PPE, LOTO, chemical hygiene, cleanroom protocols, environmental regulations, and safety best practices.
• Partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to embed HSE controls into facility design, capital projects, and day‑to‑day operations.
• Manage environmental compliance programs related to emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, air and water permits, and sustainability initiatives.
• Monitor HSE performance through KPIs, trend analysis, reporting, and continuous‑improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety culture.
• Serve as the site HSE representative during GMP, FDA, ISO, EPA, and internal audits, ensuring inspection readiness and timely resolution of findings.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement to promote proactive safety behaviors, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 6+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in life‑sciences/pharma environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA regulations.
• Proven experience with risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, and emergency response planning.
• Excellent communication and training skills; ability to engage at all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in life‑sciences/pharma environments.
• Certifications such as NEBOSH, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar.
• Experience managing environmental programs (ETP, air and water compliance) and sustainability projects.
• Familiarity with cleanroom standards, chemical hygiene plans, and LOTO procedures.
• Experience with site‑wide audits and continuous‑improvement methodologies.

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000 per year (range varies by location, role, skill set, and experience).

Schedule

Work is primarily onsite at client locations with some in‑person collaboration time. Flexible arrangements are offered to support individual work‑life needs.