SR HSE Specialist

JOB OVERVIEW:

HSE Specialists provide front-line HSE support across an assigned operating region and are key members of regional HSE Teams supporting implementation and maintenance of the HSE Management System, ensuring operational compliance with regulatory requirements and conformance to internal standards. This role promotes a positive safety culture throughout the region and works with operational leadership to enable continuous improvement of HSE performance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Periodically inspects work areas and equipment for compliance with safety standards.
• Instructs employees on the potential hazards of the job, proper safe working and operating procedures.
• Maintains safe and healthful workplace, and enforces proper use of personal protective equipment as required by each project.
• Assures that all injuries receive prompt medical attention.
• Investigates all incidents and completes reports as required.
• Coordinates weekly mass safety meeting.
• Provides training for new employee orientations.
• Makes employees aware that violation of established safety rules will result in disciplinary action as set forth by Project Managers and Superintendents.
• Acknowledges safe workers in the presence of coworkers at mass weekly safety meetings.
• Coaches, mentors or counsels unsafe workers in a proactive positive manner.
• Sets proper examples for safety by displaying a positive attitude toward the development of safety within the construction industry.
• Accomplishes duties as directed by HSE Director
• Keeps job site Risk Profile current with job specific risks

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Occupational Health, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of industry relevant HSE experience required, e.g., Telecom, Gas Utilities, Specialty Boring, Heavy Civil / Electrical.
• Detailed understanding of Federal, State, and local regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with demonstrated problem solving ability.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to adapt well to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication skills, strong relationship builder, solid influencing and negotiation skills, and the ability to coach front-line operations personnel.
• Must be able to work with a diverse interdisciplinary team to develop improved work processes.
• Experience supporting multiple projects concurrently.
• Proficient with MS Excel, Word, and Windows Operating Systems
• Able to travel on short notice and up to 70% (subject to change).