POSITION SUMMARY

The HSE Specialist leads the development, implementation, and enforcement of health, safety, and environmental programs across all terminal operations

• dockside, rail yard, and truck lanes.

This is a hands-on, field-forward role responsible for ensuring compliance with federal and state regulatory frameworks including OSHA, DOT, FRA, USCG, and the Texas General Land Office (GLO), while building a proactive safety culture in an operating logistics terminal.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Compliance

• Manage compliance with OSHA general industry and marine terminal standards (29 CFR 1910 / 1917)
• Oversee DOT hazardous materials transportation compliance (49 CFR), including shipping papers, placarding, packaging, and driver/handler training requirements
• Administer FRA compliance for rail operations, including rail switching safety, blue flag protection, and track safety awareness
• Maintain USCG facility compliance (33 CFR), including Facility Security Plans, Facility Response Plans, and transfer operations requirements
• Manage GLO compliance obligations, including oil spill prevention and response planning, discharge reporting, and coastal lease environmental requirements
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory inspections, audits, and agency correspondence Hazardous Materials Management
• Oversee safe receipt, storage, transfer, and transloading of hazardous materials and chemicals across marine, rail, and truck modes
• Maintain SDS libraries, hazard communication programs, and chemical compatibility protocols
• Develop and drill spill response, emergency response, and incident command procedures Field Safety Leadership
• Supervise safe work practices around heavy equipment (forklifts, loaders, excavators) and vessel operations
• Oversee safety of rail switching, spotting, and transloading activities, including derail protection, securement, and pinch-point controls
• Conduct job safety analyses (JSAs), permit-to-work programs (hot work, confined space, LOTO), and daily field audits
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking
• Deliver new-hire orientation, contractor safety onboarding, and recurring compliance training
• Track and report HSE metrics (TRIR, near misses, training completion) to company leadership

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of HSE experience in marine terminal, port, rail, chemical, or bulk logistics operations, with 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Demonstrated working knowledge of OSHA, DOT, FRA, USCG, and GLO regulatory requirements and reporting
• Previous hands-on experience managing hazardous materials operations
• Previous experience working around heavy equipment in an industrial or terminal environment
• Previous experience around rail switching and transloading operations
• Ability to write, implement, and audit safety programs, permits, and response plans
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and HSE management/reporting systems
• Valid driver's license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• OSHA 30 (General Industry);

OSHA 510/511

a plus

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or CHMM
• HAZWOPER 40-hour certification
• Experience with USCG-regulated bulk liquid transfer facilities
• Bilingual English/Spanish

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Outdoor industrial environment; exposure to heat, weather, noise, and dust
• Regular work around active heavy equipment, rail movements, dockside operations, and hazardous materials
• Must be able to climb ladders/stairs, walk uneven surfaces, wear required PPE, and lift up to 50 lbs
• On-call availability for incidents and emergency response; occasional nights/weekends as operations require

COMPENSATION

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person