HSE Assurance Manager

HSE Assurance ManagerK  Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.  K  is seeking an HSE Assurance Manager to lead and oversee Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) assurance programs across complex projects and operational environments.

This role is responsible for driving HSE compliance, contractor assurance, auditing, performance reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of Zero Harm. Operating with broad leadership responsibility, the HSE Assurance Manager develops and implements assurance frameworks, standards, and reporting structures, while serving as a key liaison between project teams, contractors, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance, mitigate risk, and support safe and successful project execution.
** Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
*** Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive HSE assurance frameworks that establish project standards, compliance expectations, reporting requirements, and communication protocols.
* Lead the execution of HSE assurance programs to verify alignment with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and contractual obligations.
* Provide strategic direction and oversight for HSE performance across large, complex projects and contractor work forces.
* Promote and reinforce a culture of Zero Harm through proactive engagement, leadership, and accountability.
* Develop safety data requirements and contractual HSE mechanisms for inclusion in supply chain and procurement documentation.
* Lead the evaluation, review, and approval of contractor HSE plans, ensuring adequate controls are established for high-risk activities.
* Coordinate closely with contractors to ensure effective implementation of HSE programs, procedures, and performance expectations.
* Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards, regulatory requirements, and project-specific HSE obligations.
* Establish project-wide HSE performance metrics, reporting structures, and assurance processes.
* Conduct and oversee audits of contractor programs, plans, permits, training records, qualifications, logs, and related documentation.
* Analyze audit findings, identify trends, assess risks, and develop corrective action strategies.
* Provide detailed reports and recommendations to project leadership regarding HSE performance, compliance, and improvement opportunities.
* Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance safety performance and operational effectiveness.
* Facilitate cross-contractor forums to share lessons learned, best practices, leading indicators, and corrective actions.
* Drive implementation of improvement plans resulting from audits, assessments, incident reviews, and performance evaluations.
* Support the development and deployment of innovative assurance methodologies and performance monitoring tools.
* Serve as the primary HSE assurance liaison with clients, contractors, subcontractors, project leadership teams, and regulatory agencies.
* Support business development and project execution efforts through the provision of HSE assurance expertise.
* Participate in the development of functional strategies, global processes, and organizational procedures related to assurance and compliance.
* Mentor and develop HSE professionals, fostering leadership growth and technical excellence within the organization.
** Required Education, Experience, & Skills
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