Safety Superintendent

Job Description

Safety Superintendent

Position Summary
The Safety Superintendent is responsible for leading the health safety and environmental (HSE) program for a Baytown plant. This role ensures regulatory compliance oversees emergency preparedness and drives a strong safety-first culture. The Safety Superintendent develops and implements HSE policies and procedures manages safety training and communications and serves as a liaison between departments and external agencies. This position provides guidance and support to employees and leadership to maintain a safe work environment and continuously improve safety performance.

Essential Job Functions

Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Operations

• Lead the development implementation and continual improvement of health and safety programs policies and procedures.

• Monitor compliance with all applicable local state and federal safety laws regulations and industry standards.

• Conduct and oversee incident investigations emergency response planning contractor evaluations and safety audits.

• Develop and lead the Emergency Response team including coordination of fire school and emergency response training.

• Provide guidance and leadership to all levels of the organization regarding health and safety compliance.

• Enhance communication between departments to ensure HSE policies are followed.

• Build and maintain relationships with external agencies committees and organizations related to HSE initiatives.

• Conduct hazard reviews implement corrective actions and recommend safety improvements.

• Oversee the procurement and management of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety-related resources.

• Lead and organize safety training workshops and safety committee activities.

• Conduct contractor safety orientations and manage contractor prequalification evaluations.

• Maintain OSHA logs safety records and reports for regulatory agencies and internal stakeholders.

• Coordinate emergency response drills and ensure site readiness for incidents.

• Promote a safety-first culture through proactive communication employee engagement and recognition programs.

Other Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities for safety process improvements and cost efficiencies.

• Maintain high ethical standards professional conduct and excellent plant housekeeping.

• Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned by management.

• Maintain open communication with leadership employees and external contacts.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Science or related field required; professional certifications (e.g. CSP CHST) preferred.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a petrochemical or similar industrial environment with experience in safety and environmental management.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations risk assessment hazard identification and root cause analysis.

• Proven ability to lead incident investigations emergency response initiatives and safety training programs.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.

• Strong organizational communication leadership and interpersonal skills.

• Familiarity with 5S principles and continuous improvement strategies preferred.

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends or on-call as required.