Job DescriptionThe OpportunityHexegen's pilot facility manufactures high-quality Hexite™ at scale today. As we transition toward commercial production, maintaining safe operations across increasingly complex chemical processes is critical.
We are hiring an experienced
QHSE Supervisor to lead and implement a comprehensive Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) program that supports:
- Safe handling of advanced chemical processes
- Risk management for emerging technologies (carbon materials, battery systems, hydrogen)
- Regulatory compliance and operational excellence
This is a
mission-critical role responsible for enabling safe scale-up and protecting our people, assets, and environment.
Location & Working ConditionsOn-site role at Hexegen's facility, 13823 Humble Road, Tomball, TX. Standard plant working conditions, including extended periods of walking and standing, l bending or climbing, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
ResponsibilitiesWhat You'll DoSafety Leadership- Lead and promote a strong, proactive safety-first culture across the facility
- Serve as the subject matter expert for HSE, process safety, and environmental compliance
- Promotes a prevention-based safety culture through active workforce engagement, coaching and proactive efforts
- Mentoring and develop employees on early hazard identification and risk mitigation
- Intervene in real time to correct unsafe conditions and behaviors before incidents occur
- Partner with operations, engineering, and leadership teams to integrate safety into all activities
Process Safety & Chemical Risk Management- Lead the site Process Safety Management (PSM) program
- Lead PHA / HAZOP studies, Management of Change (MOC), and safety reviews
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with:
- Chemical reaction systems and process upsets
- Carbon-based powders and nanomaterials (combustible dust risk)
- Hydrogen and hydride-based systems (flammability and pressure hazards)
- Ensure development and maintenance of process safety documentation and controls
Advanced Materials & Emerging Technology Safety- Develop and implement safety protocols for:
- Carbon capture and advanced carbon materials
- Battery materials and energy storage systems
- Hydrogen generation, storage, and hydride mixtures
- Evaluate hazards such as:
- Thermal runaway
- Off-gassing and containment
- Reactive material exposure
Environmental Compliance- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including:
- OSHA (including PSM where applicable)
- EPA and TCEQ environmental requirements
- Manage, in conjunction with the Environmental Manager:
- Air emissions compliance and reporting
- Hazardous waste handling (RCRA)
- Environmental monitoring and permitting
Incident Response & Emergency Management- Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
- Develop and maintain:
- Emergency response plans (fire, explosion, chemical release)
- Shelter-in-place and evacuation protocols
- Coordinate with local emergency responders and regulatory agencies
Contractor & Facility Safety- Ensure all contractors and consultants comply with site safety requirements
- Develop onboarding, training, and qualification processes for contractors
- Perform safety audits and inspections across the facility
Systems, Training & Continuous Improvement- Establish and maintain HSE policies, SOPs, and training programs
- Track and report HSE performance metrics
- Drive continuous improvement through audits, inspections, and corrective action programs
QualificationsWhat You'll Bring- 4+ years of HSE experience in:
- Chemical manufacturing
- Petrochemical, advanced materials, or energy environments
- Bachelor's degree or 10 years of relevant experience.
- Environmental Health & Safety, Chemical Engineering, or related field
- Strong experience with:
- OSHA PSM programs
- HAZOP / PHA facilitation
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Experience managing hazardous materials, chemical processes, and facility safety programs
- Experience with:
- Carbon materials, nanomaterials, or carbon capture technologies
- Battery systems or energy storage materials
- Hydrogen and hydride-based processes
- Experience in:
- Pilot plant or scale-up environments
- Startup or rapidly evolving operations
- Familiarity with NFPA standards (combustible dust, flammable gases)
- Knowledge of Texas environmental regulatory framework (TCEQ)
