HSE & Transportation Specialist

Certarus Ltd.; Fort Lupton (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an HSE & Transportation Specialist to enhance its health, safety, and environmental compliance efforts. This role involves providing technical and operational support for HSE management across various operations. The ideal candidate will travel frequently to monitor HSE practices at client sites, ensuring adherence to regulations and promoting safety initiatives. Join a dynamic team committed to leading the energy transition while enjoying competitive compensation and unlimited career advancement opportunities. If you are passionate about safety and compliance, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package

Benefits and Retirement Plans

Employee Ownership Opportunities

Unlimited Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in HSE/Transportation compliance.
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and MSHA regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a technical expert on OSHA, DOT, and other regulations.
• Conduct regular field audits and provide HSE support.
• Lead incident investigations and support compliance performance.

Skills

HSE Compliance

Transportation Regulations

OSHA Knowledge

DOT Regulations

MSHA Regulations

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Self-Starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Combination of Education and Experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Fort Lupton, Colorado
Fort Lupton Hub
15759 Weld County RD 22
Fort Lupton, CO 80621, USA

Fort Lupton, Colorado
Fort Lupton Hub
15759 Weld County RD 22
Fort Lupton, CO 80621, USA

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to remote communities and industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus is leading the energy transition and helping customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. With the largest fleet of specialty trailers in the world, the company is uniquely positioned to meet the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary:

The HSE & Transportation Specialist supports the health, safety and environmental (HSE) and transportation compliance activities for the Company by providing technical, operational, and administrative support of the Company’s HSE Management System across our operations.

The position will require frequent travel for field visits to Certarus operations sites throughout the region including HSE monitoring at client field locations. The position reports directly to the HSE Manager.

Schedule:

• This position holds normal business hours and is ready to support 24-hour operations
• The position involves daily regional travel between customer sites and Certarus’ regional hubs
• Multi-day travel up to 20-25%

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a technical expert on matters relating to OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, MSHA, EPA and other Federal/State regulations
• Support adherence to company policies and regulations governing Certarus operations
• Work closely with Regional Operations Managers on design, implementation and maintenance of HSE and DOT policies and procedures
• Responsible for training and in-cab practical evaluations/coaching of new and existing employees while driving as regulated by the Department of Transportation
• Support Certarus’ Driving Safety and Transportation Compliance Programs
• Assist, identify/monitor and communicate with a supervisor about drivers displaying unsatisfactory or marginal driving skills and recommend remedial actions, equipment restrictions, and other corrective measures
• Perform and verify route hazard assessments to ensure that drivers are avoiding existing and potential hazards
• Conduct pre-trip audits, and Hazmat inspections before assets depart from hub
• Support regional teams by reviewing driving-related Hazard IDs / BBOs, and other driving-related risk assessments
• Support and advocate driving safety programs and policies
• Serve as a key member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee
• Provide HSE support and guidance to operations personnel
• Conduct regular field audits of Certarus facilities, equipment, and client site operations
• Identifies and implements applicable HSE-related regulatory requirements
• Support corporate and site level safety meetings
• Lead HSE and transportation new client prequalification meetings and audits existing clients
• Track and report statistics related to HSE and transportation compliance performance
• Support and lead incident investigations, report writing and closing out corrective actions
• Assist hiring managers with employee onboarding, documentation, and recordkeeping
• Advise Management of HSE and transportation compliance concerns
• Develop and update HSE policies under the guidance of the Manager
• Work on special projects under the guidance of the Manager
• Liaise with client and customer entities to support the incident investigation process
• Track corrective actions and manage them to closure
• Review hazards submitted through the hazard ID app and provide feedback for each submission
• Advises on WCB cases and safety sensitive HR decisions
• It is encouraged for all Specialists to have and maintain a valid Class A CDL with Hazmat & Tanker Endorsement, along with an excellent driving record
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of directly related work experience in an HSE/Transportation compliance role
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or related discipline, or a combination of education and experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA and/or MSHA regulations
• Experience implementing HSE and DOT policies and procedures
• Self-starter capable of working under minimal supervision
• Demonstrated organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office with an aptitude to learn new computer programs quickly
  
  

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way and considers qualifications, merit, and business needs in our hiring decisions. Certarus is and will remain an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans as well as employee ownership opportunities. Above all, we offer unlimited career advancement opportunities with a dynamic, rapidly growing organization.

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Equal Opportunity Employer
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