HSE Manager

ssacareers; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SSA Careers in Georgia seeks an HSE Manager to oversee occupational safety and health for Brunswick and Jacksonville, FL sites. The role reports to the Regional HSE Director and requires 50% travel to ensure policy compliance and operational excellence.

You will lead safety activities, incident investigations, regulatory alignment with CFR/USCG, and training. Strong communication, data analysis, and ability to manage multi-site programs are essential to promote a proactive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or higher in safety-related field; extensive experience may substitute.
• 5+ years in health, safety, and environmental management in maritime/logistics or similar.
• Familiar with CFR, USCG inspections, and maritime safety programs.
• Proficient with MS Office and data reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains safety activities across assigned locations.
• Drives safety vision, culture, and regulatory compliance.
• Investigates incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Communicates safety programs and trains staff on procedures.
• Supports incident reporting, trend analysis, and safety alerts.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Incident investigation

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multi-site program

Education

Bachelor's degree in occupational safety or related field

CSP or OHST certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Summary/Objective:

Reporting to the Regional HSE Director, the HSE Manager is responsible for overseeing the occupational safety and health performance for assigned locations. This includes working with local management to recommend, develop, implement, and monitor all safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure operational excellence. This position is based out of our Brunswick office, but it will also cover our Jacksonville, FL office. 50% travel.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Develops, performs, and maintains safety activities in assigned locations. Drives safety vision, mission, and culture within the site locations.
• Effectively communicates and implements safety procedures and programs to drive results within the region. Promotes actions in reducing employee risk by planning and executing safety strategies. Promotes a behavior-based safety environment.
• Feeds data to support established key performance indicators.
• Investigate all incidents to determine root cause and identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contribute to the development and communication of Safety Alerts with the organization based upon incident investigations. Compile reports detailing performance against targets at the local level.
• Maintain accident statistics, analyze trends for the region, propose and recommend remedial action. Facilitate all incidents and near-misses to be investigated, train employees on how to prepare reports of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence, and implement approved course of action.
• Maintain a working knowledge of HSE-related regulatory requirements.
• Support education for assigned locations in alignment with incident-free culture and assume personal responsibility for safe work practices in all operations.
• Conduct regulatory health, safety, and environmental awareness compliance meetings and training for staff at assigned locations.
• Support local management by working with the Legal Department, 3rd Party and Safety Leaders to mitigate OSHA citations and assist in general liability claims litigation.
• Review and complete detailed written reports on safety and environmental audits as required.
• Communicate and train staff on the Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Emergency Action Plans (EAP) for assigned locations.
• Facilitate and/or serve as an active participant within local union/port authority meetings (Joint Safety Committee and Accident Review Boards, etc.) to continually promote and strengthen the safety culture improvement.
• Perform daily interaction with managers, staff, and auditors. Periodic interaction with local emergency response groups and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the management of the Regional Safety Incentive Program
• Perform other duties as assigned that are in line with corporate directives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree, with a concentration in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or a related field. Extensive experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Professional safety certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), or equivalent are preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of occupational health, safety, and environmental management in positions of responsibility, preferably in the marine and logistical environment or similar field.
• Contribute to implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a successful multi-site occupational health, safety, and environmental program.
• Familiarity with established maritime safety programs, as well as applicable ISO programs. Experience with local, state, and federal regulators such as the United States Coast Guard (USCG) conducting marine facility inspections.
• Familiarity with relevant Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other regulatory bodies applicable to the organization.
• Strong working knowledge of Hazardous Material Handling in a transportation and maritime environment. Knowledge of general computer applications (Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, etc.).
• Strong organizational and time management skills balancing and prioritizing multiple tasks. Strong interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.
• Able to maintain confidentiality in matters involving medical and/or personnel issues and concerns.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced operational environment.

Work environment:

• This position is based out of our Brunswick office, but it will also cover our Jacksonville, FL office. 50% travel.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures of hot and cold, extremely dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• The ability to work in an environment that may be hazardous to persons unable to see and hear fast-moving equipment.
• Required job duties may be partially performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Exposure to computer screens.
• Will be required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on an as-needed basis.
• May be required to travel domestically or internationally.

Pay Range: $80,000 - 100,000

The posted compensation range is based on the applicable geographic market for the position and may vary depending on factors such as related experience and skill set. Final compensation will be determined based on these items and other relevant factors.

Our Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer