HSE Director – Power Generation & Operations

Atlassand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions, headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Director, HSE – Power Generation to lead health, safety, environmental, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and risk programs across mobile and behind-the-meter power generation assets. This hands-on field leader partners with Operations, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to reduce risk and strengthen contractor performance.

The role emphasizes oversight across EPC contractors, OEMs, and construction teams, with a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related field.
• Minimum 12+ years of progressive Health, Safety, and Environmental leadership experience in high-hazard industries.
• Minimum 5+ years directly supporting operating power generation facilities and distributed generation fleets.
• Proven experience managing contractor safety programs with EPC/construction teams and OEMs.
• Experience developing HSE management systems, leading audits, and driving continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with ability to influence at all levels.
• Professional safety certification such as OHST, CHST, SMS, ASP, or CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Power Division HSE strategy in alignment with Atlas objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Advise Power Operations and executive leadership on operational, project, environmental, and regulatory risk.
• Provide HSE oversight for power generation facilities, distributed generation assets, microgrids, and related activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Maintenance, and Operations teams from planning to turnover.
• Oversee HSE performance for EPC contractors, OEM reps, and specialty providers.
• Conduct field leadership engagements, audits, and project reviews to verify compliance.
• Lead investigations of serious injuries and high-risk events using root cause analysis.
• Analyze leading and lagging indicators and drive SIF prevention strategies.
• Provide leadership and development for HSE personnel supporting power operations and projects.
• Travel requirements 50%.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Skills

HSE Leadership

Contractor Management

Regulatory Compliance

Risk Management

Certifications (OHST/CHST/SMS/ASP/CSP)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety/Engineering/Industrial Hygiene

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions, headquartered in Austin, TX, seeks a Senior Director, HSE – Power Generation to lead health, safety, environmental, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and risk programs across mobile and behind-the-meter power generation assets. This hands-on field leader partners with Operations, Engineering, and Executive Leadership to reduce risk and strengthen contractor performance.

The role emphasizes oversight across EPC contractors, OEMs, and construction teams, with a