Environmental Technician

AkzoNobel • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com 

© 2024 Akzo Nobel N.V. All rights reserved.Job PurposeThe HSE&S Advisor role exists to provide expert Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability leadership at the site level, ensuring safe, compliant, and sustainable operations. The position builds HSE capability within line management by embedding AkzoNobel safety processes, policies, and culture into daily activities. It guides and influences leaders and employees to identify, manage, and reduce hazards associated with high-risk materials and operations. The role fulfills the need for consistent regulatory compliance, effective hazard control, and continuous improvement in HSE performance. Through strong advisory, field-based, and strategic contributions, the position supports alignment with corporate HSE strategy and drives progress toward higher HSE maturity across the site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in HSE&S, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Safety Technician certification required
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant HSE experience, preferably in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and execution skills with the ability to influence, engage, and drive continuous improvement across HSE processes and standards.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including negotiation, problem-solving, project management, and fluency in written and spoken English.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with hazardous materials, high-risk processes, and a strong understanding of applicable regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Processes – Build Line Management Understanding of Safety Processes (20%)
• Capability – Leverage HSE Expertise to Support Own Unit and Others (20%)
• Delivery – Guide Line Management to Deliver HSE Policy, Set Culture, and Manage Hazards (10%)
• Improvement – Act as a Role Model for Compliance and Commitment (10%)
• Strategy – Contribute to the HSE Strategy in Own Unit (10%)
• Other – Perform Field HSE Tasks and Functions as Required by the Specialized Service in Safety Engineering and Occupational Medicine (SESMT) (30%)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level