Primary Purpose
The Health, Safety, Security & Environmental (HSSE) Supervisor is primarily responsible for supervising and coordinating the compliance with the health, safety, security and environmental programs set forth in the EPC agreement as well as joint goals established on site including assisting the establishment of the safety culture on site at mobilization. Supervise a team of safety field staff to ensure the implementation of programs results to a positive outcome in health, safety, security and environmental requirements. Backfill the HSSE Manager position when required.
This position reports to HSSE Manager and will primarily be located at the project site. Occasional travel to Contractor's office or HCOE during pre-construction activities may be required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performs field observations, opportunity walks, JSEA, tool box meetings, lessons learned, stand downs, incident investigations and internal and external audits including implementation of corrective actions
Responsible for supervising a team of HSSE professionals at site including providing guidance, training, and technical support.
Responsible for interfacing with the EPC Contractor HSSE team, with respect to all HSSE issues. Responsible for monitoring, tracking and providing accurate HSSE data to HSSE Manager e.g. near misses, high potential near misses, First Aids, Leading and Lagging Indicators. Responsible for ensuring the compliance with applicable codes, implementation of effective HSSE Management program by EPC Contractor including exercising Stop Work Authority in accordance with the EPC contract.
Provides subject matter expert recommendations on HSSE best practices. Collaborates closely, participate and facilitate meetings with contractor HSSE Supervisor and field advisors for positive outcomes.
Reviews and provides comments to HSSE Manager for EPC Contractor and any other third party HSSE management systems, documentation, while ensuring compliance with project requirements. Supports the manager with development, updating, and maintaining HSSE plans, procedures, manuals and programs.
Monitors and maintains a thorough control and understanding of all federal, state and local health and safety regulations, legislation and policies, to keep project team informed of changes and impacts and to recommend solutions. Assist HSSE Manager with communication, interaction and working closely with regulatory agencies and with various departments to facilitate compliance and effective implementation of plans
Responsible for conducting and participating in internal and external audits.
Performs other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Education
Bachelor's Degree Occupational Safety; Science (Chemistry/Biology) or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required.
Experience
9+ years of applicable field safety experience in large construction projects in the Oil and Gas Industry preferable LNG or other cryogenic project experience. Knowledge of working with an EPC in both green and brownfield projects. Required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Possess extensive experience in implementing best practices of safety, security, and environmental compliance
Possess strong leadership abilities to build positive team environment, supervise and influence team performance including mentoring
Possess in-depth knowledge of construction best practices/means/methods, EPC contract execution
Possess analytical thinking and ability to utilize concise data and information while working through problems and implementing solutions
Possess the ability to apply strong written and oral communication skills while presenting and participating in fruitful discussions with internal and external Project Management Team
Possess positive attitude and has the ability and poise to be professional during crucial discussions with contractor, project members, and/or while presenting critical information requiring management decision to overcome issues and concerns moving the project forward
Possess extensive knowledge and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, i.e. Word, Excel, PPT, Visio to convey information with clarity through presentations and reports
Possess extensive experience in meeting project goals and objectives utilizing forward looking approach
Possess extensive experience in monitoring contractor’s safety performance and conducting audits and incident investigations, including RCA’s
Possess strong working knowledge and understanding of regulatory agency requirements
Possess the ability to manage multiple and complex issues and work independently
Ability to learn and understand regulatory requirements of other countries where the business unit has operations.
Licenses and Certifications
All HSS Certifications - BCSP Certification (CHST, OHST, SMS, ASP, CSP, NASP) Preferred
Other Qualifications
Bilingual - English/Spanish preferred.
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