Director, HSSE

Position Summary:

The Director of Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) will initially be based in Houston, TX with a transition to our site location. This position will provide leadership and strategic direction for the safety agenda within the site and drive the development and improvement of HSSE processes, systems, and culture. This position is a key member of the workgroup leadership team providing leadership, support, and advice to the management on all HSSE issues.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop plans, procedures and processes related to HSSE
• Develop and manage reporting of the workgroups approved HSSE goals and milestones.
• Develop and steward the annual HSSE budget for the workgroup.
• Manage and execute site safety strategies and operational actions plans, in conjunction with the EPC team and line management.
• Manage contractors’ HSSE performance at workgroup sites related to new construction and maintenance activities.
• In conjunction with HR and operational/line management develop the HSSE knowledge, skills, and behaviors of the organization through coaching, mentoring, apprenticeship, and other capability development processes.
• Oversee workgroup development and improvement of Health, Safety, Security and Environmental operational standards by identifying and adopting best practices.
• Ensure sufficient processes and resources are in place to identify and manage HSSE risks in all workgroup areas.
• Participate in Go-No Go assessments, risk assessments, Field MOCs, and Pipeline HazOp reviews.
• Manage HSSE compliance with the standards defined by relevant legal, regulatory, internal, and industry requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to EPC team and line management on incident investigations and the closure of the corrective actions identified.
• Provide HSSE guidance to the Pipeline Incident Management team in the event of a significant event.
• Manage monthly performance reporting and KPI's for executive leadership.
• Oversee reporting to support compliance with regulatory permits, policies, or other requirements driven by Federal, State, and Local regulatory agencies.
• Manage compliance for the CWLNG HSSE Management systems at the site level including, Incident Reporting, BBS, Job Safety Analysis, Permit to Work, etc.
• Oversee internal HSSE audits as well as audits conducted by external agencies, lenders, clients, etc.
• Manage the security of the workgroup to ensure all USCG, TWIC, and other regulatory requirements are maintained.
• Oversee inspection programs for all HSSE related equipment to ensure its readiness for use and to maintain all regulatory requirements
• Work with EPC contractor on SIMOPS plan and implementation to ensure highest standards while introducing hydrocarbons into the facility.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the position successfully.

Education, Certificates, and Licenses:

Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety or a relevant discipline

Experience:

• 15 plus years of HSSE experience with previous energy and cryogenic experience required
• A minimum of 10 years of managerial experience required
• CSP, CIH or equivalent certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Able to create a strong team environment which models desired safety behaviors.
• Effective communicator at all levels of an organization with individuals and groups from different disciplines, industries, and governmental agencies.
• Organized and able to manage multiple projects.
• Must be able to multi-task and handle parallel deadlines. Must be able to prioritize company and department goals to deliver projects on time and within parameters set by the organization.
• Broad based policy knowledge of industry best practices and regulatory requirement
• Proficient Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Must be available to respond to after-hours events and incidents at the facility on a 24-hour basis
• Ability to travel throughout the organization as required