Safety Manager Jobs in Louisiana
Safety Manager jobs in Louisiana concentrate in Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Lake Charles, where petrochemical plants, offshore energy operators, and industrial construction firms drive sustained demand for experienced safety professionals. Shell, ExxonMobil, and Turner Industries are among the established employers with deep roots in the state, regularly hiring for process safety, industrial hygiene, and construction safety roles. Openings range from field-level safety coordinators to senior environmental, health, and safety managers overseeing multi-site operations. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Clean Harbors is looking for a Health & Safety Manager to be located out of Lake Charles, LA The Health & Safety Manager provides comprehensive safety and health direction and support to site service operations in their assigned area, including providing guidance and direction to management and various personnel on implementing Health & Safety (H&S) Programs and promoting continuous safety improvement; Provide support and assistance for other H&S needs throughout company, including safety audits and inspections, record-keeping, industrial hygiene monitoring and assessments, equipment inspections, safety performance tracking and reporting, safety and health training, incident and accident investigation and tracking, and program development, among other responsibilities.
Why work for Clean Harbors?
- Health and Safety is our #1 priority, and we live it 3-6-5!
- Competitive wages
- Comprehensive health benefits coverage after 30 days of full-time employment
- Group 401K with company matching component
- Opportunities for growth and development for all the stages of your career
- Generous paid time off, company paid training and tuition reimbursement
- Positive and safe work environments
- Work closely with various managers and other CHESI personnel within region to address health and safety issues and drive implementation of Health & Safety programs.
- Audit performance and compliance with policies, programs, and procedures.
- Assist in development and review of safety and health programs.
- Identify new health and safety programs needs or changes to existing programs.
- Advise and represent Company during regulatory actions.
- Review and develop work and site plans.
- Conduct on-site health and safety audits and inspections.
- Complete and submit, within negotiated time-frames, projects assigned by Health and Safety Department Managers, and assist operations in project H&S planning.
- Notify immediately or as soon as possible the Regional or Corporate Manager Occupational Health
- and Safety when a Government Occupational Safety and Health agency, State Health Department, Labor and Industry, etc. arrives to conduct on-site visits of any operation/location in area of responsibility; Provides reason for inspection, individuals involved, location available, phone, etc.
- Review and assist in preparation of safety work plans, site specific safety and health plans, and Operations and Safety Evaluation checklists.
- Manage employee safety training programs; Participate in Corporate Health and Safety Program development and implementation; Conducts training of employees.
- Attend operations meetings to review health & safety concerns and issues; Serve as a member of the Health & Safety Committee(s); Conduct Safety Meetings on topics designed to promote a better understanding of company policies, programs, procedures or general health and safety; Participate as a technical member on Health and Safety Committee, and assists in driving completion of meetings; Participate on Corporate Technical Committee.
- Respond in timely fashion to emergency response, and other incidents. Provides health & safety assistance at these incidents; Report accidents, incidents, and other issues affecting health & safety to Manager on a timely basis; Provide technical assistance during emergency responses, remedial activities, and during handling of extremely hazardous substances; Provide consultation in preparation for handling unusually hazardous operations, chemicals or conditions; Audit products to assure Hazard Communication labeling system is accurate.
- Manage air monitoring and exposure assessment programs for CHESI employees. Manage safety equipment inspection and testing programs, and maintain equipment; Calibrate field survey equipment such as combustible gas meters; Inspect emergency use respiratory protection equipment i.e., SCBA, Cascade, etc.
- -to assure equipment is properly maintained and functioning to manufacturers' specifications; Submit analytical equipment (HNU, OVA, others) for calibration.
- Manage injury and accident reporting and follow-up; Provide weekly report to Director; Maintain daily activities log book; Complete Weekly Activities Report and submit to Corporate or Regional Health and Safety Manager; Audit MSDS log book to assure accuracy; Audit OSHA's Log of Injury and Illnesses (OSHA Form 200).
- Provide technical support to identify health and safety hazards, program needs, etc. during bid stage of operations.
- Conduct site surveys to assure compliance with Corporate Health and Safety policies, programs, procedures and guidelines, and proper work practices needed to maintain a safe and healthful operation and work site; Complete a Site Survey Form for each field site visited, and discuss the results with the job site Foreman and Branch Manager. Maintains one copy, provides one to the Foreman, Branch Manager and Job File; Conduct periodic health and safety survey of field/facility office to assure adherence to OSHA regulations and proper health and safety practices; Conduct health and safety surveys as assigned, and prepare reports on observations; Refers noncompliance conditions, uncooperative supervision, illness or accident trends to Corporate Health and Safety Manager.
- Notify immediately (within one hour or as soon as practical), the Regional or Corporate Manager Occupational Health and Safety, of any severe accident, property damage, incident, etc. and provide the nature of the accident, extent of injury, personnel involved, property loss, etc.
- Assure that safety permits and required paperwork are complete for each work crew; Review Operations Safety Evaluation Checklist as appropriate.
- Order supplies for analytical, protective equipment, etc. (i.e., detector tubes, respirator components).
- Other Duties as Assigned
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial Hygiene/Safety related field required
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Health & Safety required
- Certification as an Industrial Hygienist or Safety Professional, or ability to obtain.
- Good communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
- Experience working full-time as a Health & Safety professional,
- Environmental remediation experience.
- Ability to anticipate and formulate a variety of solutions to health & safety issues.
- Ability to proactively identify safety and health issues and concerns.
- Excellent knowledge of Federal and State safety and health regulations.
40-years of sustainability in action. At Clean Harbors, our mission is to create a safer, cleaner environment through the treatment, recycling, and disposal of hazardous materials. Clean Harbors is the leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Everywhere industry meets environment, Clean Harbors is on-site, providing premier environmental, energy and industrial services. We are solving tough problems through innovation and proven methodology – come be part of the solution with us.
Join our safety focused team today! To learn more about our company, and to apply online for this exciting opportunity, visit us at https://careers.cleanharbors.com/
Clean Harbors is an equal opportunity employer.
Clean Harbors is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact ect@cleanharbors.com or 1-844-922-5547.
Clean Harbors is a Military & Veteran friendly company.
Please be advised that Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support certain stages of the recruitment process but are not used as a replacement for human decision making.
Clean Harbors is committed to complying with applicable pay transparency laws and ensuring fair and equitable compensation. The posted salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for this role. Final compensation may vary based on factors such as location, experience, skills, and business needs. In addition to the base salary, some roles may be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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The qualifications that appear most often in safety manager jobs across Louisiana.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential recognized by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals
- Bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, environmental science, or a related field
- Working knowledge of OSHA 1910 and 1926 standards as applied to Louisiana petrochemical and construction sites
- Minimum five years of safety experience in oil and gas, refining, or heavy industrial environments
- Demonstrated ability to conduct incident investigations and develop corrective action plans
- Familiarity with Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality regulations and OSHA Region VI compliance requirements
Safety Manager Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a safety manager in Louisiana?
Most safety managers in Louisiana start with a bachelor's degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or environmental science, then build field experience in the petrochemical or construction sectors that dominate the state's economy. The Certified Safety Professional designation, awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, is the most recognized credential Louisiana employers require for senior roles. Louisiana follows federal OSHA standards administered through OSHA Region VI in Dallas, so there is no separate state-run safety licensing board, but employers in refining and offshore energy routinely expect OSHA 30-hour training and process safety management experience.
How much do safety managers make in Louisiana?
Safety managers in Louisiana earn a median of about $89,560 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $60,260 for the lowest 10% to over $132,410 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire safety managers in Louisiana?
Louisiana safety manager roles are posted by RNGD, Sodexo, and Five S and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Louisiana's concentration of refineries, LNG facilities, and large industrial contractors along the Mississippi River corridor means established energy and construction firms generate some of the most consistent safety manager openings in the state.
Which Louisiana cities have the most safety manager jobs?
New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Louisiana lead Louisiana in safety manager openings. Baton Rouge anchors demand through its dense cluster of petrochemical refineries and chemical plants along the River Road corridor, New Orleans draws hiring from maritime, port operations, and large construction contractors, and Lake Charles has seen sustained activity tied to LNG development and industrial project work along the Calcasieu Ship Channel.
Are there remote safety manager jobs in Louisiana?
Yes, but they're rare. Safety manager work is inherently site-based, requiring physical presence for inspections, incident response, and compliance audits, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 13% of safety manager openings tied to Louisiana are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how few employers can shift this role off-site. The parts of the job most likely to go remote are documentation review, safety program development, and regulatory reporting for multi-site organizations.
How can I get hired as a safety manager in Louisiana with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is starting as a safety coordinator or EHS technician with a large Louisiana industrial employer and working toward the CSP credential over time. Turner Industries, Jacobs, and similar industrial contractors that maintain large Louisiana workforces often hire safety observers and entry-level safety representatives for turnaround and construction projects, requiring only an OSHA 30-hour card and a willingness to work in the field. Lateral moves from quality control, industrial hygiene, or site supervision roles are common, and completing a process safety management course through Louisiana State University's continuing education program signals commitment that hiring managers notice.
Where can I find and apply to safety manager jobs in Louisiana?
You can find and apply to safety manager jobs in Louisiana on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to Louisiana employers across Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lake Charles, and surrounding areas. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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