Manager, HSSE at NextDecade in Houston, TX

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE The Manager, HSSE is responsible for providing subject matter expertise and governance oversight in areas including management system administration, compliance assurance, occupational health programs, crisis and emergency management, audits and assessments, incident learning, and performance improvement initiatives. The position partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, and Corporate functions to strengthen regulatory compliance, drive risk reduction, and promote consistent application of HSSE standards across the organization. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES HSSE Management System Assurance & Governance Lead the development, implementation, training, refinement, and ongoing maintenance of HSSE procedures, plans, standards, and forms to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational expectations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate HSSE requirements, controls, and best practices into organizational workflows. Support facility teams in maintaining compliance with applicable environmental, health, safety, security, and emerging regulatory requirements. Promote consistent application of the HSSE Management System across corporate, construction, and operational activities. Manage HSSE budgets, monitor supplies and expenditures, and track spending against forecasted accruals to ensure effective financial stewardship and cost control. Assessment & Audit Support Lead HSSE audits, assessments, and management system reviews. Assist facility teams in developing effective corrective action plans arising from audits, assessments, and compliance evaluations. Monitor the closure of selected HSSE findings and verify the effectiveness and sustainability of corrective actions. Provide HSSE expertise during corporate assurance reviews and operational readiness activities. Identify recurring findings and systemic issues and recommend improvements to strengthen organizational performance. Incident Learning, Risk Reduction & Continuous Improvement Support investigations of significant HSSE incidents and high-potential events to ensure thorough root cause analysis, effective corrective action development, and verification of sustainable solutions. Analyze leading and lagging HSSE indicators to identify trends, vulnerabilities, and opportunities for proactive risk reduction across Operations, Engineering, and Construction. Develop and implement improvement strategies that strengthen organizational learning, address systemic HSSE risks, and promote continuous improvement. Facilitate the communication and application of lessons learned across relevant functions and facilities Emergency Response & Crisis Management Support enterprise and facility emergency preparedness, response, and crisis management programs. Provide HSSE guidance and technical support during significant incidents and emergency situations. Identify and share emergency management and crisis response best practices across the organization. Participate in emergency preparedness assessments, exercises, and improvement initiatives, as assigned. EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, & COMPETENCIES Basic Requirements: 8+ years related progressive experience in HSSE Has or able to maintain HSSE-related certifications, such as CSP, OHST, CSHO, CHST, ASP or other relevant credentials Has incident command system training consisting of 100 through 400 training Travel Requirements: Ability to travel to Company site location Brownsville, Texas as needed, up to 25% of the time. Preferred Requirements: 10+ years of progressive HSSE experience, preferably within LNG, energy, petrochemical, manufacturing, or other high-hazard industries. HSE-related Associates/ Bachelor’s degree or HSE Certifications preferred P hysical R equirements: Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted a