FlexSteel - HSE Manager

Job Details

Description

This is a FlexSteel position and is located in Baytown, TX.

This is a full time in office/facility position.

Summary

FlexSteel (www.flexsteelpipe.com) is an innovation driven flexible pipe technology company. The Company comprises a hard-working, driven and dedicated team united by a commitment to Human Development, Quality, Delivery, Innovation and Productivity Excellence in all we do. The culture of FlexSteel can be described as energetic and passionate, which is felt daily throughout the company. FlexSteel embodies teamwork with a focus on hiring top talent and developing employees.

• Lead the drive to achieve industry leading HSE performance in the Manufacturing Plant. Actively promote a proactive Safety Culture and ensure excellence and consistency with the FlexSteel Health, Safety and Environmental Management System (HSEMS)
  
  

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The individual in this position must use initiative and judgment arranging job details to achieve predetermined objectives. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Policy Enforcement and Leadership: Oversees and enforces the organization's safety policies, ensuring compliance by all employees, contractors, and visitors. Leads HSE initiatives in manufacturing, driving company-wide safety improvement programs.
• Safety Observation Engagement: Promotes, monitors, and reports on management and employee involvement in the safety observation process to enhance workplace safety.
• Training and Onboarding Coordination: Manages new hire orientations, including safety training and PPE provision, to ensure a safe onboarding process.
• KPI Meeting Participation: Attends weekly KPI meetings, providing HSE data and insights to support performance discussions.
• Reporting and Data Analysis: Compiles weekly reports for the VP of Manufacturing, detailing safety incidents, near misses, toolbox talks, and other critical safety metrics.
• Safety Review Facilitation: Leads weekly safety review meetings, collaborates with the plant team to document incidents, and ensures follow-up until resolution.
• Safety Walks and Audits: Participates in MDI and safety walks, identifying positive observations ("Good Catches") and areas for safety enhancements.
• Incident Review Management: Oversees the incident review process, scheduling meetings, analyzing witness statements, photos, and reports, and ensuring accurate documentation.
• Recordkeeping and Corrective Actions: Maintains up-to-date records of safety incidents and oversees the implementation of corrective measures.
• Collaboration with Plant Team: Partners with the manufacturing team and management to address safety concerns and enforce safety protocols during operations.
• Safety Training Organization: Arranges safety training as needed, collaborating with HR to enhance training programs.
• Policy and Program Evaluation: Assesses safety policies, procedures, and programs, recommending enhancements to senior management.
• HSE Inspections: Conducts regular HSE walks across all shifts, including weekends, documenting findings and implementing corrective actions.
• Time Allocation: Balances time equally between floor activities (50%) and administrative duties (50%).
• Safety Alerts: Prepares and distributes safety alerts to communicate critical safety information promptly.
• Communication Skills: Effectively communicates safety protocols and the company’s "Safety as a Value" mission to all staff.
• Presentation and Interpersonal Skills: Delivers clear presentations to groups, including the executive team, and fosters strong interpersonal relationships.
• Proactive Safety Oversight: Maintains vigilance and proactively addresses workplace safety issues.
• Post-Incident Coordination: Assists with post-accident drug and alcohol screenings and facilitates employee transport to offsite medical facilities when required.
• Quarterly Incident Reviews: Prepares slides and organizes data for quarterly incident review meetings with management.
• Additional Responsibilities: Performs tasks assigned by the VP of HSE to support the company’s safety objectives.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Team Leadership and Development: Supervises and mentors HSE staff, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations to ensure a competent and motivated team.
• HSE Program Oversight: Directs the implementation and enforcement of safety policies and procedures, ensuring all employees and contractors comply with HSE standards.
• Incident Management Coordination: Oversees the incident review process, assigning tasks to team members for investigations, documentation, and follow-up to resolve safety incidents effectively.
• Training Program Supervision: Manages the development and delivery of safety training programs, ensuring staff are equipped with necessary skills and knowledge.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Leads coordination with manufacturing and management teams to align HSE objectives, delegating responsibilities to ensure seamless integration of safety initiatives.
  
  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE And QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, an Engineering or Technology discipline (Industrial Engineering) preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of HSE experience in industrial manufacturing, including machining, specialized equipment, and heavy overhead crane operations (over 100 tons), with at least 5 years in a managerial role.
• Professional Certification: CSP, CHMM or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Industry Benchmarking: Proficient in analyzing and implementing industry trends and standards, with a focus on effective follow-through.
• Manufacturing Knowledge: Strong understanding of industrial manufacturing processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Familiarity with Continuous Improvement or LEAN management principles (preferred).
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of global legislation relevant to onshore and offshore construction, including HSE initiatives (e.g., IIF, LWS, Target Zero), ISO standards, API requirements, and HSE Management Systems.
• HSE System Development: Proven experience in developing and maintaining Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management Systems.
• HSE Bridging Documents: Skilled in creating and managing HSE bridging documents for project execution.
• Management and Coordination: Exceptional skills in managing and coordinating HSE activities.
• Communication and Presentation: Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to deliver effective presentations.
• Relationship Building: Ability to foster and maintain strong relationships with management teams and industry peers.
• Technical Proficiency: Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Power BI) and capable of quickly learning company-specific software.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand, walk and sit; talk and hear.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly lift and move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to clearly hear voices or alarms, bells, and other noise.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Normally work in an office environment and manufacturing facility.
• Manufacturing Facility:
• Regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; and risk of electrical shock.
• Regularly exposed to wet and humid conditions (outside weather conditions); high, precarious places; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration.
• Occasionally exposed to the risk of radiation or electrical shock.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
• Office:
• Occasionally may be exposed to hazards such as loud noise, heavy equipment, temperature extremes, chemicals, etc., while visiting a branch location or manufacturing facility.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
  

Disclaimer: Cactus Companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate in any employer/employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may, and probably will be asked to perform other duties as required. Each employee, regardless of classification, is required to maintain a safe, orderly and clean workplace, using safety precautions and observing safety rules at all times.