HSEQS Manager

Time left to apply End Date:
May 1, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

Job requisition  

ACCIONA is a global company, leading in the development of regenerative infrastructure that creates a positive impact on society. Our workforce consists of more than 65,000 professionals, present in more than 40 countries across the five continents, all contributing in our mission to design a better planet. Are you a passionate individual who wants to make a difference, promote sustainable development, and find solutions to the biggest global challenges including climate change, overpopulation, and water scarcity?

Come and join us in building the infrastructure our planet needs to achieve a sustainable future.

Acciona offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more.

The HSEQS (Occupational Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Sustainability, and Social) Manager plays a pivotal role in the Acciona Infrastructure North America (AINA) Corporate HSEQS team through developing, implementing, and enhancing HSEQS areas management systems across the infrastructure projects in the USA. This leadership position ensures the organization meets HSEQS requirements, regulatory compliance, project technical standards, and proponent specifications in the USA jurisdictions where AINA has projects and contracts.

Reporting to the HSEQS Director based in Vancouver, BC, Canada, the HSEQS manager will ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and standards, drive ESG objectives, and promote a culture of continuous improvement, sustainability, and social responsibility within the USA operations. This role requires exceptional leadership and expertise, as outlined in the following key responsibilities and qualifications.

Responsibilities:

• Policy Development & Implementation: Propose improvement to the corporate Integrated Management System (IMS), implement, maintain, and promote Occupational Health & Safety, Environment, Quality, Sustainability, and Social (HSEQS) policies, procedures, and practices in line with industry standards, applicable regulations, and corporate directions.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensures legal compliance in respective disciplines and adherence to applicable internal and external standards. Stay updated on regulatory changes and implement necessary adjustments. Liaise with local, state, and federal regulators to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Risk Management: Support project teams to identify risks, conduct assessments, and implement strategies to mitigate hazards and prevent incidents. Maintain risk assessment process at the corporate level for USA-operations.
• Operational Control: Conduct site visits, inspections, and audits to ensure adherence to HSEQS standards. Support projects teams with incident investigations, root cause analyses, and the implementation of corrective actions.
• Training & Awareness: Design, facilitate, and deliver or coordinate HSEQS training and awareness programs to foster a strong HSEQS culture across all levels of the USA operations.
• Performance Monitoring: Set metrics, track progress, prepare, and deliver HSEQS performance reports, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and improvement opportunities to AINA corporate HSEQS team. Support internal and external corporate HSEQS audits.
• Stakeholders
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, suppliers, vendors and regulatory bodies to meet HSEQS requirements and to promote best practices. Oversee or conduct audits and performance evaluations.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Develop and lead strategies including ESG initiatives to minimize environmental impact, reduce waste, promote resource conservation, and aligning projects with corporate goals and global standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for improvement, implement corrective actions, and monitor progress. Provide expert advice and support to project teams on HSEQS matters, driving performance excellence and risk management.
• Bid & Tender Support: Provide technical expertise for bids and tenders, including writing narratives, conducting technical reviews, and liaising with consultants.
• Talent Management: Support the recruitment, retention, and development of HSEQS teams across projects and contracts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Expertise in Standards: Proficiency with Total Quality Management methodologies, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, SA8000 and Certificate of Recognition (COR) systems. Knowledge in ISO 44001 Standards is an asset. Familiarity with ESG frameworks and their application in infrastructure projects.
• Digital Solutions: Ability to manage HSEQS digital tools and systems effectively.
• Documentation
  
  Skills:
  
  Experience in creating management plans, procedures, manuals, operational procedures…