Director, Health, Safety & Environmental (Houston or Midland Area)

Pilot Water Solutions • Houston, Texas • 4d ago

Position Summary

The Director, Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) is responsible for the strategic leadership, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Company’s HSE programs and management systems. This role promotes a strong culture of safety, regulatory compliance, operational discipline, and environmental stewardship across the organization. This position partners closely with operations and corporate leadership to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, improve performance, and support safe, reliable, and efficient operations. Level and salary commensurate with experience. This position may be based in Midland or Houston and reports to the SVP, Regulatory & Compliance.

Pilot Water Solutions (“PWS”) is a leading water midstream company providing reliable, full-service, full-lifecycle water infrastructure solutions across the Permian, Eagle Ford, Rockies, Haynesville, and Appalachia. With strategically located assets in core operating basins, PWS is positioned to meet customer needs through best-in-class service, reliability, and operational excellence.

Essential Job Duties

Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Company’s HSE programs, standards, and management systems.
Establish HSE objectives, priorities, and annual initiatives that align with business strategy, operational needs, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with operations leadership to support safe work practices, regulatory compliance, field execution, and continuous risk reduction across Company assets.
Oversee site inspection and audit processes related to safety, health, environmental, and regulatory compliance, and work with operations to address identified gaps.
Develop, monitor, and report HSE KPIs and other leading and lagging indicators to measure performance, identify trends, and support decision-making.
Drive accountability for completion of corrective actions, site action plans, and compliance-related follow-up items.
Interpret applicable federal, state, and local safety, health, and environmental regulations and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken to address deficiencies.
Lead incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action planning for safety incidents, near misses, spills, releases, and other reportable events.
Oversee environmental release response, remediation coordination, and associated internal and external reporting requirements.
Direct the Company’s safety training strategy and ensure employees are trained and equipped to perform work safely and in compliance with applicable requirements.
Maintain and enhance observation, near-miss, and other proactive reporting programs to strengthen hazard identification and prevention.
Support development and execution of occupational health and employee health-related programs, as applicable to operational risk and regulatory obligations.
Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA and other federal, state, and local HSE requirements.
Identify opportunities to strengthen HSE performance, streamline processes, and improve program effectiveness across the organization.
Collaborate with department leaders and Human Resources on policy implementation, workforce accountability, and disciplinary matters related to safety and compliance.
Lead and influence a culture of safety, compliance, and operational responsibility across the business.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties outside their normal responsibilities as assigned by their supervisor based on business needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or a related field.
10 years of progressive HSE experience supporting oil and gas, water midstream, upstream, or related field operations.
Demonstrated experience implementing and improving safety programs with measurable results.
Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Proven ability to collaborate across departments and influence operational teams.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment where priorities may change.
Proficiency in MS Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
Professional, tactful, and discreet in handling sensitive and confidential information.
Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and ownership in work performance.
Strong knowledge of applicable safety, health, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to travel as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field.
5 years of management experience in leading HSE teams within a mid-sized oil and gas, water midstream, or related industrial organization.
Bilingual in English and Spanish, with proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing.
Relevant professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CIH, CHMM, or similar credentials.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Work is performed in a standard office environment and at field locations.
Must be able to sit for extended periods and work at a desk and on a computer.
Must be physically able to conduct site visits, inspections, and field observations.
Must be able to travel to field assets and other Company locations as needed.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb stairs during field visits and inspections.
Must be able to lift up to 50lbs and carry equipment used for inspections, as needed.
May be exposed to loud noise, moving equipment, occupational hazards, and outdoor conditions during field visits.
Must be able to work in a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, wind, rain, dust, and other natural elements.
May be exposed to H2S and other industry-related chemicals in field environments.
May be required to work in low-light areas and around uneven terrain and may encounter wildlife and other environmental conditions typical of field operations.

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