HSE Specialist IV

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World leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company's activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide's ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.

At Air Liquide we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity.

Air Liquide is hiring for a HSE Specialist IV in Houston, TX

We are looking for you!

• Comprehensive Family Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance.

• Future Security: 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time.

• Early Access: Your benefits start on the first day of employment.

A People-First Leader: As a vital bridge between operations and safety, you will champion a culture of care by coaching site leaders and mentoring HSE specialists to ensure every team member returns home safely.

A Strategic Problem-Solver: You will leverage your technical expertise in Industrial Hygiene and process safety to lead high-impact projects, turning complex data into innovative solutions that protect our people and the environment.

An Influential Advocate: Beyond just compliance, you will act as a trusted subject matter expert who fosters cross-functional collaboration, values diverse feedback, and shapes the long-term safety strategy for the entire region.

Main Accountabilities

• Provides support of HSE activities to location(s) and acts as a liaison between HSE functional areas and business operation stakeholders.

• Provides technical and leader occupational health, safety, and environmental support for field locations and/or other Air Liquide support services.

• Participates in MOC review, HAZOP, and FMEAs for processes and products as required.

• Act as the technical HSE focal point for local Emergency Action Plans and Hazard Communication Programs.

• Mentors and provides guidance and support to site HSE personnel and safety champions.

• Routinely Interacts with external and internal customers to address HSE questions and concerns.

• Mentor and coach operations management in aspects of HSE leadership to include soliciting employee improvement ideas and coordinating actions to resolve employee concerns.

• Facilitate and assist with root cause analysis using industry standard methodologies.

• Develops and articulately communicates business cases for proposals and recommendations using data and validated information.

• Evaluate HSE data to determine statistical trends, special causes, and targeted areas for improvements aligned with strategic objectives.

• Develops and presents information and recommendations to management in a professional manner expected of a senior role.

• Contributes to the development of HSE process improvement strategies and supports HSE management with specific responsibilities and tasks to further business unit HSE goals and objectives.

• Administers Management System elements, such as but not limited to Air Liquide's Health Safety and Environment (HSE) Standards, Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard, ISO Environmental Management System (EMS) and Risk Management Program (RMP) program, ISO HSE related systems where applicable, and other applicable management systems.

• Routinely contributes HSE analytical insights to teams and projects.

• Lead the implementation of Industrial Hygiene (IH) programs and initiatives across the Cluster, Business Unit, or entity level.

• Maintain Subject Matter Expert (SME) status in assigned Industrial Hygiene areas, ensuring all knowledge and expertise remain current with evolving regulatory requirements and best practices.

• Develop expert, Industrial Hygiene-focused solutions to complex HSE system problems within the NAM Cluster.

• Author and Lead NAM Cluster Industrial Hygiene technical committees, managing the content of aligned Level 2 HSE standards based on Industrial Hygiene expertise.

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and apply sound Industrial Hygiene SME judgment to determine and improve the effectiveness of assigned HSE processes.

• Proactively monitor and evaluate the implications of emerging industry trends and new Industrial Hygiene (IH) regulatory developments for areas of expertise.

• Conduct HSE audits and provide technical assistance in the development of effective corrective actions of findings.Thinks critically and influences others to foster shared ownership.

• Provides technical and mentor assistance to HSE Specialist and Associate HSE Specialists.

• Appreciates & respects feedback, cross-functional debate and challenge. Actively works to improve influencing and communication skills.

• Develop and assess HSE training, to include content development, venue options, and delivery effectiveness.

• Exhibits initiative and leadership to proactively identify wastes, prioritize, and address opportunities with stakeholder input aligned with strategic objectives.

• Prioritizes HSE program and process improvement opportunities, leads projects aligned with strategic objectives utilizing continuous improvement methodologies and tools.

• Ensures visibility of HSE initiatives at the site level (Environmental, Safety, Health, etc) to all levels of operations management and recommends improvements in effectiveness.

Differentiating Criteria

• Team Management: Manage the team responsible for the scope in the entity (1-2 people)

• Scope: small country (less than 100m Sales Rev.)

• Decision Making / Activity:

• A member of the entity management committee

• Influence and responsible for the strategy and priorities related to the scope in the entity

• Complexity of operations (in terms of regulatory agencies, permitting and ISO certifications): Simple & normal to moderate regulatory demands

Required Qualifications:

1. Bachelors of Science in Chemistry, Biology, Toxicology, or HSE STEM Discipline required.
2. 10+ years experience in industrial hygiene, safety & compliance in industrial gas, energy, manufacturing, or construction.

3. Professional CSP and/or CIH Certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree in Industrial Hygiene preferred.

Our Differences make our Performance

At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.