Senior HSSE Manager

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At Vallourec, we are seeking individuals whose passion and dedication match the strength and resilience of the steel we produce. The Senior Manager, HSSE is the site’s authoritative leader for Health, Safety, Security, and Environment (HSSE). This role sets HSSE strategy, establishes governance and accountability mechanisms, and leads a proactive, continuous‑improvement culture aligned with Vallourec’s ambitions for 2030 and beyond. The senior manager influences across functions and sites to standardize programs, maintain compliance with Vallourec policies, ISO certifications (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001), and local, state, and federal regulations, and delivers measurable performance improvement in HSSE outcomes. They will collaborate across different sites to align/standardize HSSE programs, and is responsible to support the development of World Best in Class programs in Leadership, Management Systems and Culture to deliver on Vallourec’s ambitions for 2030 and beyond.

Your Role at a Glance

• Set the site HSSE strategy, annual roadmap, and performance targets aligned with company objectives.
• Establish and oversee HSSE governance, risk registers, audits, management reviews, and corrective-action maturity.
• Serve as the site HSSE expert and internal consultant, influencing leaders and stakeholders beyond the site perimeter.
• Own and oversee all site HSSE programs and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain all records and evidence for HSSE regulatory compliance, ISO standards, and company management systems.
• Lead and supervise incident investigations using root/casual analysis; ensure sustainable corrective actions and learning transfer.
• Participate in the review and update of HSSE policies, procedures, and programs.
• Conduct field inspections, sample collection, and permit compliance verification for environmental programs (RCRA, SWPPP, SPCC).
• Manage waste streams, waste tracking, and minimization strategies.
• Ensure the physical security integrity of all business infrastructure and coordinate third‑party security services.
• Oversee site Contractor HSSE Management, including qualification, auditing, and performance tracking.
• Maintain familiarity with applicable local, state, and federal HSSE regulations.
• Build, maintain, and publish HSSE metrics/KPI dashboards (leading and lagging indicators) and perform trend analysis for site and company leadership.
• Oversee the quality of the Safety Visit and Safety Gemba Walk programs, including maintaining critical quality KPIs.
• Lead risk management and risk assessments (JSA/HAZOP/LOTO), and maintain critical KPIs to close risk gaps.
• Plan, arrange, and deliver HSSE training for managers, supervisors, employees, contractors, and new hires; verify training effectiveness.
• Support HSSE orientation programs for new hires and contractors.
• Collaborate across sites to align and standardize HSSE programs; share and adapt best practices.
• Act as the primary liaison with external agencies; prepare for and lead regulatory and certification audits.
• Build, supervise, and develop the HSSE team and contractors.
• Champion an open reporting culture grounded in psychological safety and human performance; drive increases in proactive near‑miss and unsafe‑condition reporting.
• Prepare and manage the annual HSSE budget; approve requisitions and invoices; optimize spend and impact.
• Compile and analyze HSSE data for reports to local and company management.
• Travel as needed to support business and company initiatives.
  
  

Leadership Behaviors (Vallourec Model)

• Take ownership of our actions: Decides and endorses responsibilities; creates the conditions for success with agility and promotes accountability in the team.
• Drives performance: Focuses on decisive priorities; assesses performance continuously, provides transparent feedback, and meets quality, cost, and timing commitments.
• Collaborates for efficiency: Encourages proactive cooperation across functions/sites; involves diverse contributors to maximize value.
• Develops People: Delegates and empowers; actively supports growth in leadership and professional skills; leads by example.
• Challenges the status quo: Questions existing practices; adopts benchmarks and trends, responds to feedback, and creates innovative solutions.
  
  

What Sets You Apart

We’re looking for individuals who bring the right mix of experience, mindset, and motivation:

• Bachelors of Science Degree in a HSSE discipline (or Industrial Engineering) required. Masters degree preferred.
• 15 Years in HSSE experience, 5-10 Years of Supervisory Experience
• Environmental regulatory knowledge
• Experienced with ISO 14001 and 45001, Integrated Management Systems, and associated documentation and audits
• OSHA 30 Hour General Industry Training
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or equivalent desired or ability to attain within 1 year
• Environmental regulatory knowledge
• Oil Field or Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) experience ideal
• Extensive knowledge of HSSE regulations, standards and best practices
• Effective and strong writing, verbal and presentation skills; ability to interact with personnel at all levels of the organization with confidence, respect and integrity
• Skilled at leadership HSSE coaching and support
• SME in Behavioral Based Safety, Root Cause or Causal Analysis Investigation programs, OSHA regulations and interpretation, RCRA, SWPPP, and SPCC programs. site and company LOTO program, Life Saving Rule Training, Coaching and Enforcement
• Experienced in delivery of an open HSSE reporting program, based on psychological safety and human performance principles
• Drive a significant increase in proactive Near Miss and Unsafe Act or Unsafe Condition reporting
• Experienced with continuous improvement processes and/or ISO management systems strongly preferred
• Strong MS Outlook and management of on-line digital programs.
• Experienced in organizational, time management and attention to detail skills
  
  

What Powers Your Performance

Success in this role is driven by a strong mix of personal ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We value team members who:

• Communicate clearly and constructively
• Collaborate effectively and contribute to team success
• Adapt to change with a positive, proactive mindset
• Take accountability and show initiative in their work
• Demonstrate reliability and pride in performance
• Prioritize safety and act with awareness
• Embrace feedback and use it to grow
• Maintain high attention to detail
• Drive continuous improvement and challenge the status quo
• Support and develop others through shared learning
  
  

How We Support Your Success

We’re committed to helping you thrive- on the job and beyond. That’s why we offer a collaborative culture where your ideas drive real change, and career mobility within a stable, essential industry. To support your growth and well-being, we also provide a comprehensive and competitive benefits program, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Company-Paid Life Insurance & Short/Long-Term Disability
• Profit Sharing: Up to 4%
• 401(k): Company match 4.5% with no vesting period
• Paid Parental Leave: For birthing and non-birthing parents, including adoptions
• Paid Holidays: 10 days, plus 1 personal floating holiday
• Paid Vacation Time
• Discretionary Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement