HSE Coordinator

Hyundai Engineering America; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyundai Engineering is seeking a motivated HSE Coordinator to support safety, health, and environmental compliance for the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Expansion Project.

The successful candidate will assist in implementing project safety programs, monitoring compliance with OSHA regulations, coordinating safety training and orientations, maintaining HSE documentation, and supporting subcontractor safety management activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of construction safety and health experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
• Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety requirements, and company HSE policies.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and hazard assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and new hire orientations.
• Maintain and organize project HSE documentation, records, reports, and training logs.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Administer Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes and associated documentation.
• Assist project teams and subcontractors in meeting safety compliance requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Support project startup activities and provide field safety oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Construction Management

Job description

Company Description

As a global engineering solutions firm that plays a leading role in the areas of plants, architecture and asset management, Hyundai Engineering is expanding into renewable energy to build a sustainable future. In the area of plants, the company provides total solutions for front-end engineering design (FEED) as well as engineering, procurement and construction (EPC).

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented HSE Coordinator to support safety, health, and environmental compliance for the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Expansion Project. The successful candidate will assist in implementing project safety programs, monitoring compliance with OSHA regulations, coordinating safety training and orientations, maintaining HSE documentation, and supporting subcontractor safety management activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, project safety requirements, and company HSE policies.
• Conduct routine site safety inspections and hazard assessments to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Coordinate and facilitate safety meetings, toolbox talks, and new hire orientations.
• Maintain and organize project HSE documentation, records, reports, and training logs.
• Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective action follow-up activities.
• Administer Permit-to-Work (PTW) processes and associated documentation.
• Assist project teams and subcontractors in meeting safety compliance requirements.
• Promote a proactive safety culture throughout all phases of project execution.
• Support project startup activities and provide field safety oversight.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of construction safety and health experience.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and compliance requirements.
  
• Experience in hazard identification, risk assessment, and incident investigation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic construction environment.

Preferred

• Shipyard construction or heavy industrial construction experience.
• Relevant OSHA and construction safety certifications.
• Experience supporting large-scale construction or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with contractor and subcontractor safety management programs.

Additional Information

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Position is based at the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Expansion Project site.
• Occasional weekend work may be required depending on the project schedule

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the essential functions typically require sitting, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, handling tools or controls, talking, hearing, seeing, repetitive motions, and include the physical ability to navigate active job sites and construction areas.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a variety of environments ranging from the office to construction sites, which may involve working near moving mechanical parts, equipment, or machinery on rough or uneven surfaces, and exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, odors, gas, oils, fumes, extreme temperatures, or heights. May occasionally be exposed to inclement or hazardous conditions, including but not limited to inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, and intense noises and travel; requiring moderate physical activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified and it is not a contract express or implied. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.