Health & Safety Advisor Retail & Warehouse

Job title:HSE Advisor North America

Location:Conroe or Dallas Texas (with travel)

Reports to:HSE Manager NorthAmericaand Retail Health & Safety Manager

Hempel founded in Denmark in 1915 is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions. Across the globe our products protect and beautify buildingsinfrastructureand other assets and play an essential role in our customers businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs improve aesthetics and increase energy efficiency.Throughour brands HempelNeogard Crown PaintsWattyland Farrow & Ball weprovide solutions forthe Marine Energy Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

JobSummary:The HSE Advisor supports health safety environmental fire protection and regulatory compliance programs across warehouse distribution retail service and office locations throughout North America. This role partners with business leaders and operational teams to promote a strong safety culture ensure compliance reduce risk and drive continuous improvement.

EssentialResponsibilities:

Health & Safety

• Review safety inspection reports audits and assessment findings ensuringtimelyclosure of corrective actions by providing clear actionable guidance to site leadership retail teams and stakeholdersregardingrequired remediation measures risk controls and compliance expectations.

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of safety programs including hazard identification near-miss reporting behavioral safety initiatives fall protection respiratory protection and Take 5 risk assessments.

• Evaluate operational risksand provide guidance on how to resolve risksassociated with warehouse distribution retail and service operations including powered industrial trucks loading docks material handling equipment pedestrian and vehicle traffic management storage practices contractor activities and customer-facing operations.

• Participate in incident investigations root cause analyses corrective action development and follow-up activities providing practical recommendations and clearly defined action plans to ensure identified issues are effectively resolved.

Fire Protection & Compliance

• Review fire protection systems and documentation including sprinkler systems fire alarms fire extinguishers emergency lighting exit signage evacuation plans and inspection records.

• Partner with Facilities Property Management Real Estate and Operations teams to support fire protection life safety and building compliance requirements for existing and new facilities.

• Track andmonitorcorrective actions related to fire and life safety deficiencies ensuringtimelyresolution and documentation.

Incident & Workers Compensation Management

• Manage occupational injury and illness reporting processes.

• Coordinate workers compensation claims including claim filing investigation support monitoring and resolution.

• Investigate incidentsmaintainaccuratedocumentation and track corrective actions within company systems.

• This position may undertake other related duties projects and initiatives asto support the Health Safety and Environmental function.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Science Industrial Hygiene Risk Management or related field preferred.

• 5 years of progressive HSE experience supporting multiple facilities or geographic regions.

• Experience supporting warehouse distributioncenter retail or multi-site operations.

• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and occupational safety requirements.

• Working knowledge of NFPA standards fire protection systems emergency preparedness and life safety requirements.

• Experience conducting audits inspections risk assessments and incident investigations.

• Experience managing workers compensation and regulatory compliance programs.

• Professional certifications such as CSP ASP OHST or CHST are preferred.

• Strong communication relationship-building and problem-solving skills.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel independently throughout the United States Canada and Mexico including overnight travel.

• Expected travel commitment of25-50% depending on geographic responsibilities and business needs.

What is in it for you

• Medical dental and vision insurance coverage options that begin on your first day of employment

• Flexible HSA and FSA options to manage healthcare and dependent care expenses

• 12 paid holidays

• 15 vacation days to start

• 6 personal days

• Paid leave for jury duty and bereavement

• 401(k) plan options with immediate company match and full vesting from day one

• Basic life insurance short-term and long-term disability coverage for the unexpected

• Enjoy16 weeksof fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paidpaternity leave supporting you during lifes most important moments.

• A strong flexibility policy making you thrive both in your job and privately

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job the employeeis regularly required tosit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee isfrequentlyrequired to reach with hands and arms and occasional lifting of containers up to 50 lbs. the ability to wear PPE as required and the ability to stand up to2 hourperiods.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants of all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability veteran status or any other protected characteristic.

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Direct applicants only; agency submissions will not be considered.