Infrastructure & Capital Projects - Health and Safety Manager, ANS (Must Relo. to Houston, TX Area)
THE WORK:
- You'll develop, implement, and maintain HSE policies, procedures, and programs aligned with OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA requirements for pharmaceutical manufacturing environments.
- You'll conduct risk assessments, hazard analyses, and site safety audits focused on chemical handling, cleanrooms, process equipment, waste management, and ergonomic risks.
- You'll lead incident investigations for accidents, near misses, spills, and exposures, determining root causes and driving corrective and preventive actions.
- You'll coordinate emergency preparedness programs, response planning, and drills for fire, spill, contamination, and other site emergencies while ensuring regulatory compliance.
- You'll deliver HSE training on PPE, LOTO, chemical hygiene, cleanroom protocols, environmental regulations, and safety best practices.
- You'll partner with engineering, operations, quality, and maintenance teams to embed HSE controls into facility design, capital projects, and day-to-day operations.
- You'll manage environmental compliance programs related to emissions, hazardous waste, wastewater treatment, air and water permits, and sustainability initiatives.
- You'll monitor HSE performance through KPIs, trend analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen site safety culture.
- You'll serve as the site HSE representative during GMP, FDA, ISO, EPA, and internal audits, ensuring inspection readiness and timely resolution of findings.
- You'll provide leadership, coaching, and stakeholder engagement to promote proactive safety behaviors, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the organization.
- Onsite at client site: The work location for this role is onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery and cultivate our client relationships.
With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.
$130,000 - $150,000 a year
HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 6+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in life sciences/pharma environments
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of HSE experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in life sciences/pharma environments
- Certifications such as NEBOSH, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or similar
- Experience managing environmental programs (ETP, air and water compliance) and sustainability projects
- Familiarity with cleanroom standards, chemical hygiene plans, and LOTO procedures
- Experience with site-wide audits and continuous improvement methodologies
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, ISO 45001/14001, GMP, FDA, and EMA regulations
- Proven experience with risk assessments, incident investigation protocols, and emergency response planning
- Excellent communication and training skills; ability to engage at all organizational levels
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office and EHS systems
Houston, TX
Nationwide
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