HSE Coordinator / Advisor

Gulf Island; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gulf Island in Houma, Louisiana is seeking a qualified HSE Leader to implement safety standards and ensure safe working conditions for employees. Responsibilities include creating safety plans, conducting safety observations, and educating staff on safety standards in compliance with legal requirements.

The ideal candidate will have certification as a safety professional, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Bilingual skills in English and Spanish are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar licensure.
• Understanding of federal, state, and city safety requirements, including OSHA.
• Bi-lingual (English & Spanish) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement safety plans.
• Conduct safety observation reports regularly.
• Educate employees on safety standards.
• Investigate onsite accidents.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Education

Technical degree in health and safety or equivalent experience

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

auditor safety software

Job description

Overview

HSE Leader works to ensure that company employees can complete their work safely. The HSE Leader sets safety standards for the workplace based on legal and procedural requirements and trains employees to help them understand these rules. The HSE Leader also monitors working conditions and resolves safety issues that may arise at the construction site.

Essential Functions

• Create and implement safety plans while ensuring that they are being followed daily
• Conduct safety observation reports on a regular basis, depending on the length of the project
• Attend safety walks and inspections before or during each project to analyze safety risks
• Educate employees on safety standards and expectations as well as safe machinery operation
• Provide recommendations for improving safety in the workplace
• Investigate accidents that occur onsite and identify possible causes of the accident
• Participate in the creation of a report detailing the results of investigations
• Maintain documentation of the company\'s safety procedures, accidents, and related events
• Instruct and test ISO\'s and dimensional training

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: Registration as a Certified Safety Professional or similar form of licensure as a safety officer
• Experience with PowerPoint, Excel, and auditor safety software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and presentation
• Understanding of federal, state and city safety requirements, including OSHA
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at the same time while meeting deadlines
• Interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish effective professional relationships with employees and project managers
• Leadership skills, such as the ability to motivate a team and provide feedback

Desirable Experience/Training

• Technical degree in health and safety or a related field may be preferred, or equivalent experience in Safety Management
• Bi-lingual a plus (English & Spanish)

Physical Requirements

• Standing – essential job function/physical requirement
• Walking – essential job function/physical requirement
• Turning, twisting, bending, and stooping – essential job functions
• Reaching, forward and reaching overhead – essential job functions/physical requirements
• Climbing – essential job function/physical requirement
• Balancing, fingering, feeling, talking, hearing, and seeing – normal physical duties/requirements for working in this industrial environment

Job Requirements

• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Must be able to pass background check to company policy