HSE Manager at Taurus Industrial Group – Port Lavaca, Texas

About Company:

Based in Houston, Taurus Industrial Group (Taurus) is a leading, integrated and industry-diversified technical services company offering end-to-end services across multiple service lines. Leveraging a growing footprint with operations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, Taurus’s service offerings cover engineering and automation, electrical and instrumentation, power systems testing and commissioning, civil and mechanical crafts, pipe and structural steel fabrication, rotating equipment maintenance and repairs, full-service soft crafts, insulation and scaffold, specialty tooling and machining, technical bolting, heat treating, hot-tapping, line stopping and NDT / inspections.

With over 60 years of continuous, safe, and reliable operating experience, Taurus operates across multiple industries and sectors, providing front-end engineering, routine maintenance, capital projects, and turnaround services. We service multiple areas of the energy industry, from our origins in traditional petrochemical and refining industries to the broader power, natural gas, midstream, industrials, and the emerging renewables market.

About the Role:

About the Role

The HSE Manager plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and advancing the Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) performance across all industrial construction projects. This position is responsible for driving the organization’s safety strategy, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, and fostering a proactive, behavior-based safety culture among employees, contractors, and visitors.

This is a hands-on, field-oriented position requiring frequent travel to job sites, fabrication yards, and field offices. The ideal candidate is a visible and engaged leader, equally comfortable on construction sites and in executive meetings, with a proven record of improving safety performance and reducing risk.

A background in process chemical, oil & gas, power generation, or energy industrial environments is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive HSE strategies aligned with company and project goals.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA, EPA, TCEQ, and other applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Lead site-specific risk assessments, safety planning, and mitigation activities.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits to observe work practices, coach personnel, and verify compliance.
• Oversee subcontractor HSE programs and enforce performance standards.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Develop and deliver engaging safety training programs for employees and contractors.
• Establish and track key safety performance indicators (TRIR, DART, near misses) and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Serve as the primary HSE liaison with regulatory agencies and client representatives.
• Provide leadership and development to the regional HSE team, ensuring consistent program implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, with equivalent industry experience.
• 10+ years of progressive HSE leadership experience in industrial or heavy construction.
• Industry background required in process chemical, oil & gas, power generation, or energy.
• In-depth knowledge of OSHA standards, environmental regulations, and safety management systems. Expertise in soft craft roles preferred.
• Experience managing multi-site projects and subcontractor safety performance.
• Professional certifications preferred: CSP, CHST, NEBOSH, OSHA 30/510/500.
• TWIC card required.
• Must hold a valid Texas Driver’s License with minimal infractions.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities with high attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Proven ability to develop and sustain a strong safety culture.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to process improvement.

Region of Oversight

This role will oversee HSE operations throughout the Central and South Texas regions, supporting multiple active projects.