Job Details

I'm partnered with an environmental services company that is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior HSE Officer to lead and manage health, safety, and environmental initiatives across our USA operations. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while promoting a culture of safety and environmental responsibility. This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual dedicated to continuous improvement in HSE performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure adherence to OSHA, EPA, and other relevant regulations and standards.
• Prepare and submit required reports, permits, and documentation to regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with national and international safety standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential safety issues and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee and conduct regular HSE audits, inspections, and investigations to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Construction Manager on workplace safety, health, and environmental issues to maintain high safety standards.
• Maintain the risk management system and conduct workplace risk assessments, recommending measures to eliminate and mitigate potential risks.
• Organize and promote EHS activities to raise safety awareness among site personnel.
• Enforce safety standards, conduct safety training, briefings, and safety promotion programs.
• Measure, monitor, and report WSH performance, safety statistics, and trends of key WSH objectives.
• Establish, implement, and maintain Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans, Occupational Health Programs, Permit-to-Work Systems, and other related programs.
• Lead and oversee the Safety team and subcontractors in implementing the company's safety systems at sites.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), or CHMM (Certified Hazardous Materials Manager) are highly desirable.
• Registered Workplace Safety & Health Officer.
• Minimum of 15+ years of experience, with at least 10 years as an EHS Officer or Advisor for a main contractor's team on complex industrial projects, responsible for the contractor's safety program.
• Proven experience managing HSE programs in the USA, including familiarity with OSHA and EPA regulations.
• Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and technical information to the team and customers.
• Excellent customer orientation, flexibility, and ability to meet customer demands.
• Professional development, including EHS-validated training in specific construction activities and industry-recognized construction EHS management training.
• Deep knowledge of construction EHS best practices, legal aspects, and the ability to recognize and manage all construction hazards.
• Successful track record in supporting and advising on complex medium-sized projects.
• Proven ability to manage a safety program and create a safety culture through behavioral programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.