HSE Manager

SSA Conventional, Inc; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k plan

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

SSA Conventional, Inc. is seeking an HSE Manager to oversee occupational safety and environmental performance across locations in the region. You will develop and implement safety policies, monitor key metrics, and mentor local teams to foster a proactive safety culture.

The role requires leadership in incident investigations, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration with management and unions to ensure operational excellence and preparedness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in health, safety, and environmental management.
• Bachelor’s degree; extensive experience may substitute.
• CSP or OHST certifications preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and TWIC card.
• Experience with maritime regulatory programs and CFRs.
• Strong communication and data analysis skills.
• Ability to support multi-site operations and union interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety activities across assigned locations and drive safety culture.
• Communicate and implement safety procedures and programs to reduce risk.
• Maintain accident statistics and analyze regional trends.
• Investigate incidents to determine root cause and corrective actions.
• Prepare Safety Alerts and report performance against targets locally.
• Coordinate with Legal, 3rd party, and Safety Leaders to address OSHA citations.
• Deliver training on HSE policies and business continuity plans.

Skills

Safety management

Regulatory compliance

Hazardous materials handling

Maritime environment knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in occupational safety/industrial hygiene or related field

CSP/OHST certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Reporting software

Job description

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.

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.
• Investigates all incidents to determine root cause and identify corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Contributes to the development and communicates 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, and propose and recommend remedial action. Facilitate the investigation of all incidents and near misses; train employees to prepare reports of findings, including recommendations to prevent recurrence and implement the approved course of action.
• Maintain a working knowledge of HSE-related regulatory requirements.
• Support education for assigned locations in alignment with an 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 interactions 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

• A minimum of 5 years of occupational health, safety, and environmental management in positions of responsibility, preferably in the marine and logistics environment or a similar field.
• 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.
• A valid driver's license is required. Candidates must also possess, or can obtain and maintain, a valid TWIC card.
• 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 multitask in a fast-paced operational environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Work environment

• Required job duties are normally performed in a climate-controlled office environment.
• Exposure to computer screens.
• Must be able to work in extreme outdoor temperatures, both 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.
• Will be required to be on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on an as-needed basis.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Salary Range

$110,000-130,000 per year

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

Eligible employees (and their families) may qualify for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as having basic life and accidental death insurance, paid disability insurance, including paid parental leave if eligible, and an Employee Assistance Program. Employees will receive paid sick and vacation time, and company holidays if eligible. The company also offers paid bereavement leave, and paid jury duty. Eligible employees can enroll in our company's 401k plan, as well as a retirement plan. Employees will be eligible for discretionary and/or metric-based bonuses dependent on their position.

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