Associate, HSSE
RemoteNorth Carolina, United States or Vienna, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Promote a positive safety culture and serve as a trusted HSSE resource across assigned operating facilities and construction projects. Support the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of HSSE programs, policies, standards, and procedures. Partner with Operations, Construction, Engineering, and Development teams to identify risks and integrate HSSE best practices into day-to-day operations. Conduct field inspections, audits, observations, and risk assessments to identify hazards, evaluate compliance, and recommend corrective actions. Lead incident, near-miss, and environmental event investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action development, and follow-up. Provide technical guidance and coaching to site personnel, project teams, and contractors on HSSE requirements, safe work practices, and regulatory compliance. Support contractor qualification, onboarding, field oversight, and performance monitoring. Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local health, safety, and environmental regulations. Analyze HSSE performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives. Deliver and coordinate HSSE training, safety meetings, and awareness initiatives. Maintain accurate HSSE records, compliance documentation, regulatory reports, and performance metrics. Participate in emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response activities. Travel regularly to operating facilities and construction sites throughout the assigned region to provide field support and oversight.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive HSSE experience
- Experience supporting both operating facilities and construction projects
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance requirements, and HSSE management systems
- Experience conducting audits, inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigations, including root cause analysis
- Ability to provide technical guidance and build strong working relationships with employees, contractors, and cross-functional teams
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities across a geographically dispersed region
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and HSSE management systems
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
- Ability to travel up to 60% of the time
- Ability to work in active construction and operating facility environments
- Ability to wear required PPE and perform field inspections in varying weather conditions
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field preferred
- 5-7+ years preferred
- Professional certifications such as ASP, CSP, CHST, OHST, or equivalent are preferred
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