HS&E Director

Summary:

The HS&E Director will be responsible for developing, leading, and enforcing a comprehensive Health, Safety, and Environmental program across all company operations. This role will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations, and foster a strong safety culture within a high-hazard construction environment. The Director will guide field operations, support project management teams, and manage risks to protect employees, contractors, and the public.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by the business demands.

Safety Personal Management:

• Supervise, mentor, and develop department staff.
• Establish departmental KPIs and ensure team accountability.
• Lead company safety committees and foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

Program Management:

• Design, maintain and enforce policies, procedures, safety manual, and training programs to maintain OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other applicable compliance.
• Design, maintain, and enforce risk assessment processes, SOP’s, incident investigation protocols, and safety audits.
• Oversee the preparation and submission of required regulatory reports, permits, and documentation.
• Oversee compliance platforms to include ISNetworld, Avetta, Highwire, Etc.
• Oversee and Manage company OQ program.

Training and Communication:

• Develop, maintain, and implement safety training/onboarding programs.
• Act as the subject matter expert and main communicator for all HS&E-related topics.

Incident Response and Investigation:

• Evaluate investigations for near misses, accidents, and environmental incidents to identify trends.
• Prepare root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Interface with regulatory agencies during inspections or incident inquiries.

Field Engagement:

• Conduct periodic field visits to assess compliance and coach crews/personnel.
• Collaborate with management to integrate safety planning into job execution.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Track, analyze, and report on key safety metrics including TRIR, DART, and EMR.
• Use data to drive continuous improvement and proactively address potential risks.

Qualification Requirements:

Experience:

• 10+ years of progressive HS&E experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in high-hazard construction (e.g., trenching, confined space, heavy equipment, pipeline, or industrial work).
• Experience in researching and implementing compliance programs.

Certifications:

• OSHA 30 & 500 required.
• CSP, CHST, or similar safety certifications strongly preferred.

Licensing:

• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.

Required Skills:

Construction HS&E Knowledge:

• Strong understanding of construction HS&E (Health, Safety, and Environmental) standards.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in computer-based programs (e.g., Word, Excel, SharePoint).

Communication Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking and the ability to develop engaging content.

Analytical & Decision-Making Skills:

• Analytical skills to interpret data and make data-driven decisions.

Project Management & Organizational Skills:

• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Collaboration & Independence:

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel crouch, or crawl.

The employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and to walk up to ½ mile daily. Specific vision abilities in this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and fumes or airborne particles.

Up to 30% travel is required across all company Divisions & Regions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Note: Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is a drug-smoke and alcohol- free workplace. Drug testing is a requirement for employment.

Nor-Cal Pipeline Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.