Environmental, Health & Safety Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: Houston - Houston, TX 77070Company Overview

ARM Energy is headquartered in Houston, TX, with offices in Calgary, Los Angeles, and Nashville. ARM Energy is a premier energy marketing and infrastructure firm, active in every sector of the energy value chain across all major North American oil and gas basins.

ARM Energy’s Midstream team is seeking qualified candidates for an Environmental, Health & Safety Manager to support the Mustang Express Pipeline, a 236-mile, 42-inch natural gas transmission pipeline moving Permian Basin production to Gulf Coast and LNG export markets. This position is based out of our Houston office, with significant travel to the field along the pipeline right-of-way as required by construction activity.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of environmental, health, and safety program management for large-diameter natural gas pipeline construction, including OSHA, environmental permitting and compliance, and contractor safety oversight, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This position is accountable for developing, implementing, and administering the project’s EHS program across all phases of construction and operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and instilling a strong safety culture among ARM Energy personnel and third-party contractors.

Primary Responsibilities:

Serve as the primary point of contact for environmental and safety regulatory agencies, including OSHA, EPA, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and applicable state agencies
Monitor construction activities for compliance with permit conditions, including Clean Water Act, Section 404/401, SWPPP, cultural resources, and threatened & endangered species requirements, and the Clean Air Act
Develop, implement, and administer the EHS program for the Mustang Express Pipeline once operational
Conduct routine site inspections and audits of contractor safety and environmental practices; identify deficiencies and drive corrective action to closure
Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and reporting for safety incidents, near misses, and environmental releases
Develop and deliver EHS training and orientation programs for ARM Energy employees and contractor personnel
Coordinate with construction management, engineering, and third-party inspection teams to integrate EHS requirements into project planning and execution
Maintain EHS documentation, permits, and recordkeeping
Track and report EHS performance metrics, including TRIR, DART, near misses, and environmental non-conformances, to project leadership
Support emergency response planning and participate in drills and exercises along the pipeline right-of-way
Manage relationships with third-party EHS consultants, auditors, and inspection contractors.
Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization and align expectations about the project’s EHS scope, objectives, and outcomes

 
QualificationsRequirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience
10-15 years of progressive EHS experience, with a significant portion in pipeline or heavy civil/industrial construction
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing EHS programs on natural gas or natural gas liquids pipeline construction projects
Minimum of 5 years’ experience managing contractor safety on large-scale construction projects
Demonstrated knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and (29 CRF 1910)
Working knowledge of environmental permitting and reporting requirements, including CAA, CWA, SPCC, and EPCRA.
Experience managing third-party contractors and inspection personnel in a field construction environment
Management experience in the pipeline industry
Demonstrated ability to analyze problems, prioritize tasks, and lead incident investigations
Understanding of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements applicable to pipeline construction
Fluent in English, oral and written required
Willingness to travel extensively and spend significant time in the field along the pipeline during construction.

Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate and interface with regulators, landowners, and contractors
Ability to address and handle confidential issues and materials on a regular basis
Ability to accept changes and quickly align resources to effect outcomes
Strong leadership skills with the ability to influence safety culture across all levels of a project
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, childbirth, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including, but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), genetic information or sexual orientation in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

In addition, the Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.