HSE Professional - Transmission

Southeast Connections LLC; McRae–Helena (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Connections LLC is seeking an HSE&Q Professional to lead safety, health, environmental and quality oversight across gas distribution projects. The role emphasizes hazard prediction, risk assessment and compliance with DOT/FMSCA and environmental regulations within a team setting.

The candidate will train crews, conduct job-site safety observations and participate in incident investigations, contributing to a strong safety culture and reliable operations in diverse environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in natural gas distribution operations and procedures.
• Understanding of DOT/FMSCA and utility damage prevention requirements.
• Experience in safety-related or technical roles within utilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE for water, sewer and natural gas distribution system construction and maintenance.
• Observe, coach and train employees in safe work practices and hazard recognition.
• Conduct risk assessments and electrical assessments.
• Participate in pre-job briefings and safety planning.
• Evaluate work practices to identify needed skill improvements.
• Inspect excavations, confined spaces, work zones and related hazards.
• Collaborate with occupational medical professionals to support return-to-work.
• Perform incident investigations and root cause analyses.

Skills

Natural gas distribution operations

Hazard recognition

Incident investigations

Safety training

Risk assessments

Compliance awareness

Education

Degree in Occupational Safety

Associate degree in technical/engineering discipline

Job description

HSE&Q (Health, Safety, Environmental & Quality) Professional

Position Overview

The HSE Professional anticipates and predicts hazards based on experience, historical data and other informational sources. He/she identifies and recognizes hazards in existing or future systems, equipment, products, facilities, work sites and operational work procedures. The HSE Professional evaluates and assesses the probability and severity of loss events and accidents which may result from actual or potential hazards. The professional applies methods of conducting hazard analyses and interprets the results. The HSE Professional provides advice and counseling about compliance with safety, health and environmental laws, codes, regulations, standards and the related Company requirements. The HSE Professional is part of a team of other HSE Professionals within the organization that consults, shares and contributes safety and health information and resources. The HSE Professional executes their duties, obligations and directions in a professional and skilled manner. We are looking for an individual who is efficient and comfortable being a member of a team.

Essential Functions

• HSE oversight of water, sewer and natural gas distribution system construction and maintenance
• Observe, coach, train employees in safe work practices, procedures, and hazard recognition.
• Conducts risk assessments, electrical assessments.
• Participate in pre-job briefings
• Evaluates work practices to determine where skills improvement is necessary.
• Inspects excavations, confined spaces, work-zones traffic control, OH/UG job site hazards, etc..
• Work with occupational medical professionals and employees to return to work
• Perform incident investigations and root cause analysis

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have experience/proficiency in natural gas distribution operations and procedures
• Understand DOT/ FMSCA and utility damage prevention requirements
• Utility-related work experience and training preferred
• Must be able to work unsupervised and travel to urban, rural, and industrial work sites in various weather conditions
• Degree in occupational safety, utility journeyman qualification or 5+ years utility experience.
• Technical experience that may include any aspects of utilities infrastructure construction, operation, and maintenance (electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water) including overhead or underground electric distribution systems, underground or aerial telecommunications systems, underground natural gas distribution systems, DOT/CDL - heavy equipment operations, excavating, safety management systems, pipeline Operator Qualification, etc.
• Valid vehicle operator's / driver's license.
• Valid authorization to legally work in the U.S.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in a technical or engineering discipline and 3-5 years of safety-related or specialized technical experience (acceptable)
• Certification in, or pursuit of any of the following certifications (preferred but not required):
• Construction Health & Safety Technician (CHST)
• Occupational Health and Safety Technology (OHST)
• Certified Utility Safety Professional (CUSP)
• Associate Safety Professional (ASP) or Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Bilingual skills a plus

Experience

1- 3 years of natural gas pipeline construction, with natural gas pipeline construction experience; understanding of claims investigation; working knowledge of 811 locate requirements and applicable excavation laws. This individual will communicate details of safety procedures clearly to employees. A high attention to detail and ability to motivate others while demonstrating detailed knowledge of OHSA and EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) guidelines is required. Should be able to demonstrates strong leadership skills while exhibiting the ability to think practically and creatively to implement the best safety practices. Always responds quickly and efficiently to emergency situations while remaining calm in a crisis.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.