HSE Manager

Position Summary:

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager will play a pivotal role in leading, developing, and enhancing the company’s comprehensive HSE programs for the Maintenance Department. Based in Dallas, TX, this position is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting a proactive safety culture, and fostering environmental stewardship across all operations. The HSE Manager will design, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and training programs aligned with OSHA, NFPA, NEC, NESC, EPA, and other applicable standards. This role serves as the primary liaison for internal risk management teams, external agencies, and auditors, while also overseeing incident management, contractor compliance, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned safety professional with at least 10 years of progressive HSE management experience, particularly in high-voltage electric transmission systems. They will possess strong leadership, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills, along with certifications such as OSHA 30 Hour and Certified Safety Professional (CSP). This role offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment with exceptional benefits, including a 12% 401(k) contribution with no vesting period, competitive compensation, extensive PTO, hybrid work flexibility, and day-one medical coverage. This is an opportunity to make a lasting impact on employee well-being, operational safety, and environmental responsibility while enjoying a supportive, growth-focused workplace.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate closely with colleagues from other business units and departmental peers to promote a sustainable and proactive health, safety, and environmental culture.
• Provide leadership and communication to enhance HSE awareness across the Company.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal risk management personnel as well as external agencies and auditors.
• Participate in planning meetings for high-risk projects, providing input on HSE considerations.
• Develop and update HSE programs, policies, and procedures in alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Lead the implementation of all relevant standards, including but not limited to OSHA, National Electric Code (NEC), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), and the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS).
• Design, deliver, and coordinate HSE training programs for field and office employees, including new hire orientation and ongoing certifications
• Develop, maintain, and implement contractor HSE orientation programs consistent with Company requirements.
• Conduct regular on-site inspections and audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with HSE policies.
• Work with project managers, field supervisors, and office personnel to address HSE concerns promptly and mitigate risks.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans to resolve non-compliance or other HSE risks.
• Lead investigations of HSE incidents, including but not limited to injuries and near misses, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
• End-to-end ownership of incident management processes, including standardized documentation and reporting processes to appropriate internal and external parties.
• Develop and maintain detailed incident records and reporting mechanisms for regulatory agencies, leadership, and operations as required.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to develop Return-to-Work plans for injured employees.
• Track HSE performance metrics, including, but not limited to, incident rates, near-miss reports, and training completion.
• Develop, implement, and track leading indicator metrics to proactively produce positive results.
• Identify trends and opportunities to enhance HSE performance and recommend improvements.
• Develop HSE dashboards and reports.
• Ensure proper documentation of all HSE policies, incidents, inspections, employee training records, and contractor compliance.
• Management of proactive HSE training and equipment program, including tracking and monitoring for compliance with internal and industry standards.
• Primary responsibility for the claims management process, including initial reporting, developing and implementing mitigation strategies in partnership with HCI Risk Management and operations.
• Maintain and update required documentation, including, but not limited to, employee certification, training completion, contractor HSE status, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical certification and practical experience.
• Minimum 10 years of experience with increasing responsibilities in EHS management with an emphasis on high voltage electric transmission systems.

Required Qualifications:

• OSHA 30-Hour certification
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Strong knowledge of applicable safety regulations, including but not limited to OSHA 1910.269, NFPA 70E, NEC
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Robust skills in stakeholder engagement.
• Proven experience in incident management.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to risk management and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of sustainable compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage and train employees at all levels.
• Skilled at managing multiple initiatives and priorities and operating in a highly dynamic and nimble organization based on successful cross-functional teaming.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of field experience.
• Certified Industrial Hygienist
• Familiarity with applicable environmental regulations as promulgated by various federal, state, and local agencies including, but not limited to United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the United States Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS), and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).

Benefits:

• For 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.
• 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)
• Highly competitive compensation
• Hybrid work options are available for most roles
• Five to eight weeks of PTO annually, based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year
• All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums
• Education Assistance Program
• Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees
• Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ
• On-site breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ
• Commitment to the following ideals:
• Work/Life Balance
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• An exceptional employee experience

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