Health & Safety Advisor - Retail & Warehouse

Job title :   HSE Advisor, North America

Location:   Conroe or Dallas, Texas (with travel)

Reports to:   HSE Manager, North   America   and 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 buildings,   infrastructure   and other assets, and play an essential role in our customers' businesses. They help minimize maintenance costs, improve aesthetics, and increase energy efficiency.   Through   our brands Hempel,   Neogard , Crown Paints,   Wattyl   and Farrow & Ball, we   provide solutions for   the Marine, Energy, Infrastructure and Decorative industries.

Job   Summary:   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.

Essential   Responsibilities :

Health & Safety

- Review safety inspection reports, audits, and assessment findings, ensuring   timely   closure of corrective actions by providing clear, actionable guidance to site leadership, retail teams, and stakeholders   regarding   required 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 risks   and provide guidance on how to resolve risks   associated 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 and   monitor   corrective actions related to fire and life safety deficiencies, ensuring   timely   resolution 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 incidents,   maintain   accurate   documentation, and track corrective actions within company systems.

- This position may undertake other related duties, projects, and initiatives as   required   to support the Health, Safety, and Environmental function.

Minimum Qualifications :

- Bachelor's 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, distribution   center , 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 of   25-50% , 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

- Enjoy   16 weeks   of fully paid maternity leave or 4 weeks of paid   paternity leave , supporting you during life’s 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 employee  is regularly required to  sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is  frequently  required 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 to  2 hour  periods.

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.

Application due
2026-09-15
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Job Functions
Manufacturing, Other, Quality Assurance
Industry

Chemicals

At Hempel, you’re welcomed to a global community of +7000 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed, but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.

At Hempel, we are committed to everyone feeling safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work.  We believe that inclusion is key to innovation and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents,  we can achieve great things, together.