HSE Specialist - Facilities

Acadian Contractors, Inc.; Abbeville (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Acadian Contractors, Inc. is seeking an HSE Specialist to provide safety coverage and support both offshore and onshore operations in Abbeville, LA. The ideal candidate will possess a High School Diploma and at least 3 years of relevant experience, showcasing strong organizational and communication skills.

The responsibilities include conducting inspections, managing compliance, and participating in safety meetings to uphold industry regulations and promote a culture of safety throughout the facility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills required.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE services and support to internal and external customers.
• Conduct HSE inspections and audits.
• Monitor high-risk tasks and verify compliance.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

HSE Knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The HSE Specialist‑Facilities position requires a working knowledge of oil & gas construction operations, construction, pipeline, marine operations, OSHA 501 – Construction, thorough understanding of Behavioral Based Safety Management Systems and applicable regulatory and industrial best practices, thorough understanding of Risk Assessment, Incident Investigations/Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action development.

Acadian Contractors, Inc. maintains a continuing policy of non-discrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity to protected veterans in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of non-discrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment advertising. All employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.

Location & Employment

Location: Abbeville, LA

Employment Type: Full-time

Responsibilities And Duties

• Provides primarily shore based – main facility coverage and offshore as well as offsite land HSE services and support to ACI (internal customers) and external customers.
• Support our internal and external customers by advancing HSE culture, Management Systems (MS) implementation assessments, coaching/advising, Auditing, Corrective Action & compliance needs, and not limited to the following.
• Facility HSE coverage: e.g. The entire ACI Main Facility, outside ‘boots on dirt,’ at the construction work sites, in fabrication shops, assembly areas and all departmental assets and workspaces is the main focus, most days throughout the year at our main facility. This is not an office / administrative role.
• Facility Compliance: From conducting ACI Orientations, throughout all HSE MS Implementations Assessment & Coaching Support, Verify MS and Industry Safe Work Practices, Client and Regulatory rules are implemented to achieve an Incident Free and Environmentally sound workplace.
• Participate in Proactive Efforts such as; HSE Inspections, Audits, Corrective Action & Action Item Follow up. Any category or types and if a deficiency is found, advise area/dept responsible aware to action and advise area lead on how to apply corrective action. HSE is assigned “Verifier,” to close out, with documentation/record (email, ACloud CAP Tool, ACI Form submitted, etc.).
• Attend at least one Pre‑Tour Safety Meeting with participation per shift.
• On site JSA QA&C’s (one per day, entered in ACloud).
• BBS Observations with Conversations.
• Continuous cycle, throughout facility, work areas and departments identifying potential hazards, communicate with site leads and discussions to create a risk control / solution.
• Monitor High Risk Tasks; e.g., S&R Truck load outs, Critical Lifts, Barge Load outs.
• Action Item Verification and/or HSE Area Inspection (ACI Form), Audit of an HSE Process (one of these daily) documented.
• 4DX Commitments, take action to affect the Lead Measure with a specific focus on quality commitments.
• HSE Orientations as needed.
• Track daily targets in a log, e.g., ACloud Tracker / Proactive Efforts and report out weekly.
• Operations & Project Support; attend/participate in meetings, initiatives, action item follow ups, scheduling site walks, etc.
• Other duties as assigned by Project Manager.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of 3 years or more of related experience.
• Must have strong organizational and communications skills both verbal and written and demonstrate the ability to interact with people at all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle simultaneous assignments with frequent interruptions and deliver proven results.

HSE Responsibilities

• Embrace, lead, and demonstrate “Acadian F.I.R.S.T.” – Vision & Mission Statement as fundamental core values.
• Demonstrate implementation of proactive safety processes (JSA, Time Out & TEAM BBS Observations) to achieve an incident‑free workplace and advance our safety culture.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Management System policies, procedures, best practices, and client‑specific site policies.
• Make a personal commitment and be accountable for HSE results, supporting team members through coaching and mentoring to achieve goals.
• Accept coaching and demonstrate ownership and improvement of HSE processes based on feedback and ongoing mentorship.