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Iron Oak Energy Solutions · 4 months ago

Vice President of Health Safety Environment (HSE) - The Woodlands, TX + Other Locations

Carrizo Springs, TX 78834, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Iron Oak Energy is a leading provider of proppant to the oil and gas industry. The VP of HSE is responsible for establishing and maintaining health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure employee safety and compliance with regulations.

MiningOil and Gas

Responsibilities

Works effectively within a small multidisciplinary team to establish safety as a high priority and strive for a ‘Zero Harm’ outcome

Develops, implements, and manages overall Safety Management System (SMS) and Company compliance to the SMS, including establishment and maintenance of policies, procedures, records, and site-specific regulations as required by applicable law

Proactively manages compliance programs with regulations mandated by MSHA, EPA, state or local regulatory agencies and oversees training program for Regional Safety Manager, site HSE personnel, Plant Managers, Maintenance Managers and others affected departments to promote a deeply-rooted safety culture within the Company

Develops and implements new hire and monthly safety-training programs pursuant to MSHA standards including documentation of all training events to meet both Company and MSHA requirements

Instructs and facilitates, as required, accident investigations and assist in the assessment of accidents, first aids, good catches and near misses and issues of non-compliance; conducts root cause analysis and utilizes investigation results to determine corrective actions to be taken

Conducts regular safety inspections and audits to maintain MSHA compliance programs

Develops and maintains a robust occupational health sampling program

Develops and maintains medical surveillance program compliant with MSHA and Company standards

Prepares and submits environmental permit applications prior to regulatory deadlines

Develops and manages environmental safety, remediation and reclamation programs. Serves as lead for large/complex environmental projects (e.g., compliance, remediation, or reclamation)

Reviews and develops appropriate recommendations regarding planned expansion, modification or closure of facilities which affect environmental discharges, emissions, and hazardous materials

With regard to safety and non-employee personnel at Company facilities, evaluates and administers contracts with vendors for the provision of services and equipment

Contributes to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for safety and environmental systems and issues

Oversees or investigates and maintains records of safety and environmental incidents and responses as required by law

Maintains current working knowledge of Federal, State and local safety, environmental and occupational health regulations (e.g., MSHA, CERCLA, NEPA, SARA, Clean Air and Water Acts, etc.)

Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment or necessity dictates

Qualification

Mining operations experienceSafety Management SystemMSHA complianceEnvironmental regulations knowledgeData analysis for safetySafety program developmentCommunication skillsLeadershipAttention to detailStrategic thinkingInterpersonal skills

Required

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's degree in a safety-related field, engineering with an emphasis on safety, or a combination of degree and experience; 10+ years operational experience preferred

Must have prior experience with mining operations

Advanced working knowledge, management or performance of 30 CFR (Mineral Resources) and applicable portions of 29 CFR 1926 and 29 CFR 1910

All-encompassing safety-system effectiveness – training, onboarding, revitalizing, implementing programs and initiatives, measuring effectiveness, staying abreast of changing dynamics and priorities, balancing business deliverables, meeting required Federal and State requirements, etc

Proficiency in driving a safety culture and leading the charge for change through action. Beyond identifying leading/lagging indicators, the HSE Leader must have ability to analyze data and offer solutions for sustained improvement and setting goals

Ability to produce sound procedures, policies and reports; Prior experience developing safety programs and policies from scratch

Exceptional communication, both written and oral, and interpersonal abilities; organization and attention to detail

Proficiency in various technology programs to maintain records and reports for the department

Ability to work both tactically and strategically

Ability to effectively manage personnel located in remote areas

Strong desire to be a part of a start-up/high growth company with an entrepreneurial spirit and a fast-paced, result-oriented culture