Sr. HSE Advisor

Job Title:             Sr. HSE Advisor

FLSA Status:       Salaried Exempt

Group:                  Regular – Full Time

Department:      HSE

Location:             Houston, TX

About Cooper Machinery Services:

Cooper Machinery Services provides natural gas compression equipment and services to customers globally in the Oil & Gas, Power, Transportation, and Marine sectors. With a proud heritage dating back to 1833, Cooper Machinery Services is the OEM for legendary product lines including Cooper-Bessemer™, Ajax™, Superior™, Gemini, TSI, CSI, Enterprise, and Joy. Headquartered in Houston, TX, but with commercial and services hubs around the world, Cooper Machinery Services provides world-class services to more than 22,000 units in its installed base.

Our strength is our people. Each employee plays an integral role in our success and growth. With a commitment to our vision that strong relationships drive strong results and better business, our people make Cooper Machinery Services legendary.

Job Overview:

The Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Leader plays a pivotal role in driving HSE initiatives and ensuring compliance with regulations at our site. This position requires strong leadership and accountability to achieve short-term and long-term HSE goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement safety protocols, risk assessments, and procedures for various activities, including crisis management, hazardous waste management, and contractor safety.
• Conduct site audits, oversee compliance assurance programs, and lead corrective action implementation efforts.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on HSE issues to site management.
• Drive initiatives to reduce hazards and prevent injuries at the site.
• Ensure 100% compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements.
• Foster a culture of HSE awareness and accountability among site personnel.
• Manage chemical, regulatory, and environmental permits for the site and ensure compliance.
• Plan and conduct HSE training sessions for employees.
• Investigate incidents/accidents and develop action plans for prevention.
• Maintain expertise in EHS regulations and provide support to the operations team.
• Measure and track site HSE metrics, such as incident rates and training completion.
• Serve as the primary contact with regulatory agencies on HSE matters.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and trends to anticipate site impacts.
• Coach operations leaders to fulfill their HSE responsibilities effectively.
• Support facilities team in identifying safety-critical equipment and developing maintenance plans.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or Environmental Science preferred (or a high school diploma/GED with 7+ years of relevant HSE experience).
• Minimum 2-5 years of HSE experience, with at least 2 years in the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Gensuite software preferred.
• Ability to implement HSE programs and achieve measurable goals.
• Strong self-management and organizational skills.
• Prior experience in business continuity planning and incident management.

Cooper Machinery Services is an equal opportunity employer and gives all qualified applicants consideration of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, any other characteristic protected by law.