Sr. HSE Specialist

Sr. HSE Specialist

The Sr. HSE Specialist serves as the lead technical authority for environmental, health, and safety compliance and program execution for a project. This role partners directly with site leadership and the HSE Manager to drive continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and safety culture development. The Sr. HSE Specialist works independently under general supervision and partners closely with operations and leadership teams.

• Lead development and execution of site HSE programs and strategy.
• Conduct regular site visits and safety audits of crews to ensure compliance with safety protocols and regulatory standards; provide feedback on positive behaviors and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote health safety within an organization, and eliminate or control hazardous conditions due to human error or equipment and machine operations which could lead to injury or property damage.
• Identify, analyze, and control work environments; design programs to control, eliminate, and prevent hazards, disease, or injury.
• Lead audits, inspections, and regulatory interactions.
• Review and provide feedback on Safety Plans and Work Plans and validate adherence to these plans in the field.
• Serve as the site subject matter expert for health, safety, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and develop corrective and preventive actions.
• Develop, deliver, and track employee safety training programs.
• Maintain regulatory documentation, permits, inspections, and compliance records.
• Partner with operations and maintenance to integrate safe work practices.
• Support emergency response planning and drills.
• Prepare reports and metrics for leadership.

• 5+ years of industry experience (required).
• Certifications such as COSS, CHST, OHST, GSP, ASP, or CUSP are preferred.
• 4-year degree in Occupational Safety, Health, and Environment or a related field is preferred.
• Strong professional communication skills and ability to interact with both field crews and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with safety management systems or databases is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation and compliance records.
• Ability to travel to field sites regularly while maintaining a consistent office presence.
• Familiarity with OSHA and utility-specific safety standards.

• Hourly Rate: $36.86 – Commensurate (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications).
• Profit‑Sharing Bonus:
  Semi‑annual, performance‑based (10% to 20% of salary).
• Day‑One Benefits:
  Medical, Dental, Vision.
• 401(k) with 4% match and immediate vesting.
• PTO:
  Starting at 80 hours of vacation & 40 hours of sick time per year + 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Every other Friday off.
• Career Development:
  Advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement.
• Perks:
  Gym membership stipend, wellness program, fertility benefits, pet insurance, and more.