HSE Specialist (Health/Safety/Environmental)

As a full-time member of the PK HSE Team, the HSE Specialist will ensure that successful Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) management is completed for PK Industrial field jobsites while providing a safe and compliant workplace for all PK Companies employees. PK Industrial specializes in Abrasive Media Blasting, Fireproofing/Industrial Coatings Application, Scaffolding erection, and Insulation service projects for the industrial and commercial sectors.

This is NOT an hourly contract safety person role – it is intended as a regular, full-time role with long-term potential for the right person to grow with the company.

This HSE Specialist will work between the Corpus Christi and Houston TX areas at both PK shop and client field jobsite locations throughout Texas. The primary goal is to support operations by promoting safe and compliant work. This requires someone who is proactive, solution oriented, and enjoys being challenged. Success in this role comes by building relationships and approaching HSE management in an updated and engaging way through digital tools while challenging the team for improvements to grow a strong culture among PK Companies.

Some of the Perks…

• Competitive Pay: Salary of $55 - $70 K annual est. base range (DOQ). Per diem with overnight travel.
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Company Match 401(k)
• Company Paid Life Insurance & Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability
• Our support in helping you grow your skills and mastering your craft

Responsibility examples include:

• Conduct and improve HSE training for employees. Manage periodic safety topics and bulletins.
• Coordinate client location orientation trainings or other training events.
• Proficiency with PK internal Learning Mgmt. System (LMS) operations, maintenance, and records. Help ensure high quality of live and computer-based training initiatives.
• Championing the PK “Own It Safety” Culture through a high level of passion around safe work.
• Ensure all HSE related tasks, topics, and events are managed for field crews working at client site.

• Help to ensure employee compliance with all company HSE rules, client-site rules and protocols.
• Develop and ensure task specific JHAs (Job Hazard Analysis) are followed, and JSA’s (Job Safety Analysis) are completed prior to working.

• HSE related job planning. Attend or lead internal and client safety meetings.

• Review employee completed HSE tasks, forms, and client site work permits.
• Complete risk assessments & hazard recognition activities to mitigate risk.

• Supporting employee fit-testing and drug-testing processes, and Industrial Hygiene tasks/reporting.

• Implement methods to prevent incidents, injury, and illness.
• Complete inspections & HSE auditing of jobsite through technology-based tools.

• Develop Site Specific Safety Plans & Emergency Response/Action Plans and help ensure proper execution. Aid in review of and obtaining client site work permits.
• Review employee completed HSE tasks, forms, and processes.

• HSE equipment management (PPE, respirators, fall protection, fire extinguishers, air monitors, etc.)
• Coach employees on HSE improvements and conduct HSE training.
• Incident investigations, document safety violations, corrective actions, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage employee injury/illness reports and events.
• Ensure safe product handling and basic environmental compliance. Ensure waste is managed and disposed according to regulation and company guidelines.
• Interact well with customer/client representatives to build strong relationships.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Successfully pass drug screening and background checks.
• Self-starter that is dependable with a strong work ethic are an absolute necessity.
• 30% Travel. Typical working environment includes PK shop locations, client field jobsites in the Oil & Gas.
• Moderate walking, climbing, exertion of up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally.

• English fluent required. Spanish fluent preferred, minimally capable of basic Spanish communication.

• Capable of safely operating in industrial environments, at height, and in hot/cold conditions.
• Microsoft Suite familiarity and solid ability to use technology applications for improved HSE management.
• Minimum one-year general working/intern experience - preferably in HSE, Industrial/Energy/Oil & Gas settings, or PSM related experience.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, KDHE/KDOL standards or regulations.
• OSHA 30 or greater training/knowledge.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in field HSE work in the Energy/Oil & Gas, or Coatings/Construction/Soft-Craft industries.
• Strong knowledge of confined space, at-height work, coatings/painting/fireproofing application or construction related safety projects.
• Professional HSE certifications, associates, or bachelor’s degree.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, API, NFPA, ASME, and ANSI standards.
• Technical and working understanding of industrial plant/facility settings and processes.

If this sounds good to you then come join us! "APPLY TODAY"

While we truly appreciate your interest and would love the ability to follow up on every resume received, we unfortunately can't. If the hiring manager thinks your skills and experience might be a match for the role we will be in touch!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status or on the basis of disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, or gender identity