What you'll doAs a Field HSE Manager, you'll work directly with plant leaders, supervisors, and employees to drive meaningful safety improvements across multiple facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct facility safety assessments, audits, inspections, and workplace observations
- Identify hazards, assess operational risks, and implement practical corrective actions
- Develop and enhance safety programs, procedures, and documentation
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action efforts
- Deliver engaging site-specific and enterprise-wide safety training
- Partner with operations and HR to strengthen onboarding and safety orientation programs
- Support regulatory compliance and audit readiness initiatives
- Track safety trends, leading indicators, and facility performance metrics
- Provide professional reports and recommendations to operational and executive leadership
- Serve as a trusted safety advisor and coach across multiple manufacturing locations
Requirements
What We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science, engineering, or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Significant safety experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial operations
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices
- Certified Safety and Health Official (CSHO) or equivalent professional safety credential
- Experience implementing safety management systems and programs
- Proven ability to conduct audits, inspections, investigations, and risk assessments
- Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills
- Experience developing and delivering employee safety training
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly, including overnight travel
Technical Safety ExpertiseExperience in areas such as:
- Lockout/Tagout
- Machine Guarding
- Electrical Safety
- Welding & Hot Work
- Cranes, Hoists & Rigging
- Powered Industrial Trucks
- PPE Programs
- Hazard Communication
- Respiratory Protection
- Hearing Conservation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Industrial Hygiene
- Ergonomics
- Contractor Safety
Preferred Qualifications - Experience in metals manufacturing, fabrication, machining, welding, or assembly operations
- Multi-site manufacturing safety leadership experience
- Experience supporting acquisitions or rapidly growing organizations
- Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 management systems
- CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, CIH, or similar professional certifications
- Experience coaching leaders and influencing safety culture at all organizational levels
Location & Travel: This role will be primarily based at our Brenham, TX facility, with approximately 50-75% of time spent onsite in Brenham and the remaining time supporting operations in Austin.
IWS offers:- Competitive salary and benefits including:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD
- PTO and 8 company-paid holidays
- 401k with a 4% match
- Vehicle allowance
Salary range*: $100-$125k
*The provided base salary range is used nationally. The rate offered is compliant with federal/local regulations and may vary by experience, certification/education, market conditions, location, etc.
Salary Description
$100,000-125,000
