Job Title:
HSE Coordinator
Location:
Houston, Texas
Reports To:
HSE Manager
Type:
Full-Time
Job Overview:
Howco is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented HSE Coordinator to support and enhance our Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This role plays a key part in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, promoting a strong safety culture, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across our facilities. The ideal candidate will be passionate about safety, driven to reduce risk, and experienced in industrial or manufacturing environments.
Key Responsibilities:
•Assist in the implementation and enforcement of HSE policies, procedures, and practices in compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other applicable regulations.
•Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments to identify hazards and recommend corrective actions.
•Support incident investigations, document findings, and track follow-up actions to prevent recurrence.
•Coordinate safety training programs and maintain training records for employees and contractors.
•Promote a culture of safety through employee engagement, safety communications, and awareness initiatives.
•Maintain and update safety records, reports, and metrics in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
•Assist with the development and review of Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), Safe Work Practices, and Emergency Response Plans.
•Participate in internal and external audits, including preparation and response to findings.
•Ensure appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) use and support equipment inspections and reporting.
•Collaborate with supervisors and managers to ensure safe work practices are implemented across operations.
•Other tasks as assigned, to include but not limited to coordinating and maintaining all regularly scheduled preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
Qualifications:
•Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
•2+ years of experience in a safety or HSE-related role, preferably in manufacturing, metals, or industrial environments.
•Knowledge of OSHA, EPA, and other health and safety regulations.
•Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with safety management systems is a plus.
•Ability to conduct training and influence teams at all levels of the organization.
Preferred Certifications (Not Required):
•OSHA 30-Hour General Industry
•First Aid/CPR/AED Certification
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.