HSE Specialist

The HSE Specialist reports to the Regional HSE Supervisor/Manager or their delegate.

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspects jobsites for potential hazardous conditions, safe work practices and behaviors, and health and environmental concerns; performs safety audits.

• Provides guidance and support to project management team and crew members for maintaining a safe and positive working environment.

• Responds to concerns and requests for information from HSE and Management Team.

• Investigates incidents thoroughly, including Taproot cause analysis and recommends course of action to prevent future hazards.

• Recommends revisions to company Safety procedures as needed.

• Works with the HSE team and management to create and/or update safety training programs, work instructions, and training records.

• Conducts health and safety training, orientation, and pre-hire testing.

• Performs periodic off site inspections, announced, unannounced and follow-ups.

• Conducts random, post-accident and reasonable suspicion as when required.

• Creates and maintains a relationship with the Client safety representatives as appropriate.

• Conducts site assessments, records data, follows up on actions needed and provides feedback.

• Maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Inventories for work sites and shops, coordinates with Materials department and ensures inventory and catalog documents are current.

• Provides guidance to field supervisors in reporting incidents and gathering information.

• Communicates and supports project personnel on safety processes and any changes to policies that may affect project operations.

• Facilitates onsite hazard analyses/assessments of project scopes of work, implements and updates JHA for project.

• Supports field supervisors and craft in daily toolbox and weekly meetings.

• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid Driver License and clean driving record

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Five years' safety experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of OSHA requirements

• Working knowledge of craft disciplines and energy industry terms and processes

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner

• Ability to gather and analyze information

• Ability to work in groups

• Ability to use reason when dealing with highly emotional topics

• Ability to act in a professional manner at all times

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Proficient in the use of Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other office related programs ie, AIC.

Education:

• High School Diploma, or equivalent

• Associates Degree in safety related field preferred

(Combination of 5 years HSE training and craft experience may be considered in lieu of Education)

Required Training & Certificates:

• OSHA 30 within one year

• OSHA Authorized Instructor - Construction and/or General Industry, preferred.

• Current H2S Certification, or ability to obtain upon hire

• Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes required by department.

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to type, talk and hear. The incumbent is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Visual Acuity: must be adequate to perform all required tasks in a safe manner.

The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Work is usually done out of doors and sometimes at a client facility or job site. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vehicles and equipment.

Disclaimer:

The above job description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not however, be construed as a complete job listing of all duties, which may be required from day-to-day.