Job Details

Clayton Services is searching for a Contract EHS Manager to join a growing energy company in Northwest Houston. The Contract EHS Manager will lead environmental, health, and safety initiatives for a major energy infrastructure project. This role supports the safe construction, commissioning, and startup of a large-scale facility that utilizes cutting-edge gasification technology to produce low-carbon energy products.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in industrial safety-particularly within chemical or process plant settings-and strong experience interfacing with stakeholders at all levels, including regulatory agencies and local emergency services.

Job Type: Contract
Pay Rate: $75.00/hour

EHS Manager Work Arrangement:

• Part-time contract role, with the potential for a full-time, long-term, or permanent conversion.
• Requires periodic work onsite in the company's Houston-area office (NW Houston).
• Regular coordination with teams in South Carolina and Louisiana.
• Travel to plant sites, vendor locations, and meetings as required.

• Serve as a strategic EHS leader for the construction and operations teams.
• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive HSE programs, policies, and metrics.
• Establish KPIs and targets aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory standards.
• Ensure contractor and project team compliance with applicable safety regulations.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all project phases.
• Provide guidance on crisis management, incident response, and risk mitigation.
• Lead root cause analysis and investigations of safety-related events.
• Support industrial hygiene efforts and facilitate risk assessments.
• Provide targeted HSE training and field-level mentoring for project personnel.
• Collaborate with external agencies and safety associations to promote best practices.
• Maintain awareness of regulatory updates and industry innovations.
• Develop site security measures and support implementation.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated ability to build and lead effective EHS programs and drive cultural change.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders.
• Change-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• bility to influence and coach teams while modeling safety as a core organizational value.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial safety, environmental science, or a related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), or Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in EHS roles within process industries, energy, or heavy industrial construction.
• Experience in EHS documentation, policy development, and compliance strategies.
• Direct involvement in EHS leadership during engineering, startup, and operations of large-scale facilities.
• Proven record of leading risk assessments and implementing safety enhancements.