HSE Advisor

ledcor; Sioux Falls (SD); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services is seeking an HS&E Advisor to lead health, safety and environmental practices at assigned work sites. You will provide expert advice to operations teams and clients, guiding HS&E personnel while applying safety systems with minimal supervision.

This hybrid role requires strong OH&S knowledge, excellent communication, and ability to travel up to 50-75%. You will mentor coordinators, conduct hazard assessments, and lead complex investigations to improve safety performance.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of hands-on HSE work; telecom experience preferred.
• OH&S education is an asset.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Able to persuade and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Able to pass pre-access checks including drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Hazard assessments, inspections, and audits with reporting and corrective actions.
• HSE process guidance on on-site safety programs and emergency response.
• Mentorship and support for HSE Coordinators and Advisors.
• Data collection and reporting of safety performance and corrective actions.
• Incident management including root-cause analysis and training.
• Injury/illness management and return-to-work monitoring.

Skills

HSE experience

MS Office

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Pre-access checks

Telecom HSE

Education

OH&S education asset

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services has been building and servicing communication networks for customers across North America since 1979. Utilizing our broad expertise and experience, we customize solutions to best meet our client's needs. We act as a key partner for our clients by delivering exceptional quality, reliability, and safety in all that we do.

As the HS&E Advisor, you take the lead in applying professional Health, Safety, and Environment (HS&E) practices at your assigned work or project site. You provide expert advice and recommendations to both operations teams and clients on health and safety matters, while also guiding and supporting HS&E personnel. With your strong understanding of safety management systems, legislation, and industry standards, you confidently apply this knowledge across various work environments with minimal supervision.

Essential Responsibilities

• Hazard Assessments, Inspections, and Audits: You develop and conduct hazard assessments to identify unsafe conditions and behaviors, and perform focus audits of HSE plan requirements, reporting findings and verifying corrective actions
• HSE Process Guidance: You provide on-site guidance to operations management on implementing company HS&E programs and address issues related to emergency response, performance metrics, and safety systems
• Mentorship and Support: You mentor and guide HSE Coordinators and Advisors, helping them navigate safety processes and improve their effectiveness
• Data Collection and Reporting: You assess the effectiveness of corrective actions from incidents, inspections, and audits, and analyze safety data to recommend improvements
• Incident Management: You lead complex incident investigations, identify root causes, and train operations teams on investigation processes and best practices
• Occupational Injury/Illness Management: You support supervisors in managing occupational injuries and illnesses, including monitoring return-to-work processes and implementing preventive safety measures

Qualifications

• One or more years of practical experience as an HSE professional - telecommunications experience is preferred
• Formal Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) education is an asset
• Demonstrated intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Proven ability to communicate persuasively and influence stakeholders across all levels of project hierarchy, fostering cooperation and compliance with HSE standards
• Ability to pass all pre-access requirements including clean driver’s abstract and drug screen and breathalyzer

Work Conditions

• This is a hybrid role that will include the opportunity for work from home flexibility mixed with travel to various Ledcor sites
• Travel is required up to 50% - 75% between various Ledcor offices and project sites

Additional Information

Ledcor Technical Services (LTS) designs, builds, and maintains wireline or wireless networks that span North America and beyond. We are a proven leader and innovator in telecommunications network construction, maintenance, and service installation and repair.

Ledcor has been recognized as a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well‑being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page . Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

All applicants must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Ledcor participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Link to: https://www.uscis.gov/e-verify