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SPL · 2 months ago

Vice President - Health, Safety, & Environmental (HSE)

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

SPL is seeking a highly experienced Vice President – Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) to lead the organization’s HSE vision, regulatory compliance programs, and continuous improvement initiatives from their Houston, TX headquarters. In this role, you will serve as the senior HSE authority, partnering with executive leadership, operational teams, and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure safe, sustainable, and compliant operations across all business units.

AnalyticsEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingField SupportMechanical EngineeringOil and GasTest and Measurement

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate, and execute the companywide HSE strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and industry best practices

Provide executive leadership on HSE initiatives, regulatory compliance, and emerging risks

Establish HSE performance metrics, accountability systems, and long-term program goals

Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and state/local regulatory requirements across all sites and operations

Lead enterprise incident management, including investigations, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and reporting

Oversee environmental programs, industrial hygiene, exposure assessments, and emergency response systems

Implement and advance digital HSE platforms, reporting tools, and technology-enabled safety systems

Engage regularly with leadership, field teams, clients, and regulators to communicate expectations and resolve complex issues

Foster a proactive and transparent safety culture across the company

Lead and mentor HSE team members, ensuring capability development, consistency, and succession planning

Collaborate with Operations, Quality, HR, and other departments to embed HSE into organizational decision-making

Monitor HSE data and trends to drive continuous improvement and system enhancements

Manage HSE budgets, programs, audits, and compliance initiatives

Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the position and training provided

Qualification

HSE strategy developmentRegulatory complianceRisk managementIncident preventionDigital HSE toolsSafety culture developmentLeadership experienceContinuous improvementExecutive presenceCommunication skillsTeam leadershipCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (required)

Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive HSE leadership experience, including five (5) years in a senior or executive role

Proven experience leading HSE strategy and transformation within oil and gas, hydrocarbon processing, industrial testing, or environmental laboratory sectors

Deep knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and related regulatory frameworks

Demonstrated expertise in risk management, incident prevention, and safety culture development

Experience implementing digital HSE tools, platforms, and data systems

Strong leadership, communication, and executive presence

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale continuous improvement