HSE Specialist

Department: Operations

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Houston

Reporting To: HSE Manager

Description

• You’re passionate about saving lives by helping organizations across various industries enhance their safety and risk management practices. 
• You excel at translating complex Occupational Health and Safety regulations into actionable strategies that improve operational safety and reduce risk. 
• You enjoy building trusted relationships with clients, offering guidance to develop and refine their contractor risk management processes and programs. 
• You thrive on analyzing data, identifying trends, and using insights to drive innovation in safety and risk management. 
• You’re looking for an opportunity to step into a corporate role where your expertise will influence strategic safety initiatives across multiple industries and organizations. 
• You are motivated by the chance to make a measurable impact on safety outcomes, risk mitigation, and contractor performance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to design, implement, and mature comprehensive contractor risk management programs that align with OSHA regulations, industry standards, and organizational objectives. 
• Conduct risk assessments and audits to evaluate contractor safety performance and identify opportunities to mitigate potential hazards. 
• Benchmark and trend contractor performance metrics, providing clients with actionable insights by comparing their data to industry peers. 
• Use expertise, industry knowledge, and innovative approaches to recommend leading-edge solutions for improving HSE in contractor management. 
• Analyze data to uncover trends and insights, providing clients with evidence-based recommendations to enhance safety outcomes and mitigate risk. 
• Provide expert guidance on integrating risk management practices into contractor onboarding, training, and evaluation processes. 
• Partner with clients to develop tailored action plans that address gaps in contractor compliance, safety performance, and risk management strategies. 
• Develop and deliver impactful presentations, training sessions, and written resources to support clients in implementing and maintaining effective contractor management practices. 
• Research and establish robust HSE protocols that incorporate risk management principles to enhance contractor and supplier safety. 
• Represent the organization at industry events, conferences, and workshops to foster relationships and promote leadership in contractor safety and risk management. 
• Stay informed on the latest developments in risk management, OSHA legislation, and industry trends to continually improve service offerings.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• A minimum of 4+ years of experience in the HSE field, with demonstrated expertise in contractor risk management, compliance, and safety auditing. 
• Recognized safety certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, SMS or equivalent are highly preferred. 
• Strong understanding of OSHA legislation, risk management frameworks, and industry best practices. 
• Proven ability to analyze and benchmark contractor performance metrics, identify trends, and develop actionable insights for clients. 
• Proficiency in English is required; bilingual proficiency in Spanish would be desirable but not required. 
• Experience in public speaking, delivering presentations, and developing high-quality written resources. 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Risk Management) or equivalent work experience. 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive projects forward. 
• Familiarity with emerging safety trends, such as AI-driven risk management tools, is an asset. 
• Prior experience with Veriforce products a plus (CPro / VeriSource / Training Suite is a huge plus, but not required.

Benefits

• Work with a global team! We have colleagues and customers across North America and around the world.
• Veriforce is a great place to work! Our leaders and team members consistently cite our culture as one of the top reasons it’s a great place to build a career.
• Veriforce provides 
  • 100% employer-paid medical and dental insurance for employees
  • Monthly contributions to Health Savings Accounts
  • A 401(k) match that is immediately fully vested
  • Outstanding time off benefits
  • Paid time off for volunteer activities
  • Remote work opportunities