QHSE Advisor

Job Description

A fast-growing engine and turbine retrofitter is seeking a QHSE Advisor to support the development, implementation, and continual improvement of quality, health, safety, and environmental programs. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented QHSE professional with strong communication and leadership skills.

Salary Additional Benefits:

• $120,000
• Discretionary Bonus
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• 401K - company match
  
  

Location: Houston, TX

Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QHSE standards, policies, procedures, work instructions, and manuals.
• Maintain and continuously improve the company’s Quality and Safety Management Systems (QMS/SMS), including records and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with customer QHSE requirements and participate in project and client meetings as needed.
• Monitor and advise on QHSE compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, contractual requirements, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish annual QHSE plans, objectives, and targets across all business areas.
• Track, manage, and report QHSE performance and effectiveness through established reporting systems.
• Ensure emergency response and evacuation procedures, signage, and communications are in place; provide annual emergency response training.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, site inspections, and internal audits across offices, shops, and field locations; submit findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Maintain PPE inventory and records, ensuring appropriate equipment is available, compliant, and in good working condition.
• Manage and coordinate all external QHSE audits with internal teams, subsidiaries, and affiliates.
• Support sales and operations by completing QHSE questionnaires for clients, proposals, and RFQs.
• Schedule and track annual calibration of tools and equipment; maintain calibration records.
• Develop project-specific hazard assessments and pre-task plans to meet client site requirements.
• Maintain compliance with client, regulatory, and third-party QHSE requirements, certifications, and accreditations.
• Lead QHSE investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for incidents, near misses, NCRs, and internal investigations; communicate lessons learned and refresher training.
• Deliver QHSE orientation for new hires and refresher training for existing employees as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs, competent development initiatives, and a training matrix.
• Maintain employee certifications, safety statistics, man-hours, and training records in accordance with recordkeeping policies.
• Manage external safety platforms ensuring accurate data, compliance, and grading status.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc QHSE reports; participate in QHSE meetings.
• Serve as the primary liaison with customers, supply chain partners, and external stakeholders on QHSE matters.
• Ensure employees consistently use appropriate PPE; maintain inspection and inventory records.
• Promote a strong quality and safety culture through employee engagement and QHSE initiatives.
• Ensure all work is performed to required quality and safety standards in accordance with client specifications and company procedures.
• Maintain a safe work environment through good housekeeping and proactive hazard identification.
• Stay current on applicable QHSE regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or related
• Minimum 5 years’ proven experience in QHSE roles, within industrial manufacturing, automation, petrochemical, oil & gas, energy, or industrial operations
• Strong communication and leadership skills to constantly drive safety and quality improvements
• Ability to proactively resolve conflicts or problems and respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints
• Knowledgeable in current industry QHSE regulations, standards, requirements and recommend best practices applicable to the companies’ operations
• Proficiency in Adobe, Word, Excel and PowerPoint is required
• Fluent in English and Spanish is required
• Some travel required including offshore, nights, or weekends may be required – domestic and international
• Hands-on activities and some lifting may be required
  
  

Due to the high volume of applications we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.