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HS&E Specialist

Confidential Client•Energy & Utilities
Entry LevelFull-timeOn-Site$43,302
Houma, Louisiana
16 Hours Ago

The HS&E Specialist at Confidential Client is responsible for supporting and enhancing the company's health, safety, and environmental programs by conducting inspections, managing compliance, investigating incidents, and implementing corrective actions. This role requires collaboration across departments to ensure regulatory adherence and promote a safe workplace environment within the manufacturing and operational settings.

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About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Oil & Gas manufacturing and engineered services (threading & completion products).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.


About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring an HS&E Specialist to support, implement, and improve Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs at manufacturing and operational sites in the Houma, LA area. This role works across departments to identify hazards, maintain regulatory compliance, investigate incidents, and drive corrective actions. The position reports to the HSE Manager.

  • Estimated salary: $43,303 per year (estimated)

What You’ll Do

  • Support implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of HSE programs, policies, procedures, and initiatives.
  • Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards, environmental concerns, and compliance gaps.
  • Track and manage assigned HSE tasks, corrective actions, and deadlines through completion.
  • Participate in incident investigations, including evidence gathering, root-cause analysis, documentation, and corrective/preventive actions.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, state, local, customer, and company requirements.
  • Maintain HSE records, permits, inspection documentation, training records, and regulatory paperwork.
  • Execute environmental programs covering waste management, stormwater, spill prevention, wastewater, and chemical management.
  • Develop and maintain HSE procedures, forms, checklists, training materials, and communications.
  • Deliver HSE training, safety meetings, emergency preparedness activities, and hazard/risk assessments.
  • Work with employees and supervisors to identify hazards, develop controls, and support Stop Work decisions when necessary.
  • Coordinate HSE and compliance activities with contractors, vendors, customers, and regulatory representatives as required.
  • Travel between company facilities or other locations as required and maintain a regular presence in operational areas.

Qualifications

Experience and competency expectations vary by level.

HSE Specialist I — Developing

  • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, or related field, or 4 years related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • No additional HSE experience required; internships or related manufacturing/industrial experience preferred.
  • Perform established HSE activities with guidance, including inspections, documentation, recordkeeping, training, and corrective-action follow-up.
  • Participate in investigations and compliance activities while learning company and regulatory requirements.

HSE Specialist II — Independent

  • All responsibilities of Specialist I.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or 4 years related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • At least 2 years of related HSE experience.
  • Perform routine HSE responsibilities independently and manage recurring compliance activities and projects to completion.
  • Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
  • Apply regulatory and company requirements to workplace conditions and recommend practical HSE improvements.

Additional qualifications for all levels

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to maintain accurate records and handle sensitive information appropriately.
  • Preferred HSE certifications or training such as OSHA 30-Hour, ASP, CSP, CHMM, or similar credentials.
  • Able to read and apply HSE policies, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and regulatory documentation.
  • Demonstrated initiative, organization, and ability to prioritize and complete work with accountability.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office; ability to learn applicable HSE management systems.
  • Experience with contractor/customer compliance systems like ISNetworld (ISN) is preferred.
  • Experience with FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse queries and recordkeeping is preferred.
  • Must have and maintain an acceptable driving record and pass MVR requirements.
  • Must be able to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.

Physical Requirements & Travel

  • Effectively listen, read, speak, and write in English and have adequate visual acuity for safe job performance.
  • Work and move throughout office, manufacturing, yard, and outdoor environments.
  • Stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and use stairs as needed.
  • Lift/move objects up to 30 lbs without assistance as required.
  • Sit for extended periods and regularly use computers, phones, and standard office equipment.
  • Occasionally use inspection, monitoring, sampling, and other HSE-related equipment.
  • Wear required PPE and work around typical manufacturing conditions including noise, temperature variation, dust, chemicals, and oils.
  • Drive company vehicles and travel for business purposes as needed.

Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Company-paid life insurance and supplemental options
  • Personal time off (PTO), paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid parental leave program
  • Incentive programs and student loan contribution program
  • Education and skills development opportunities

Pre-employment requirements: post-offer physical, background check, alcohol test, and hair follicle drug test.


Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

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