HSES Specialist

VIVA USA Inc; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

VIVA USA Inc is seeking an HSES Specialist to provide direct HSE support during TARs and Projects across NAM regions in the US and Canada. This role requires strong HSE expertise and the ability to coach field teams and contractors on safety programs.

You will review plans, participate in MOC, HAZOP, and FMEA, and lead HSE assessments to improve processes. Travel domestically and internationally may be required, with strong communication essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HSE or STEM; risk assessment methodology experience.
• 5+ years HSE operations in industrial gas, energy, manufacturing, or construction.
• Advanced degree may substitute 3 years of experience; CSP/CIH/OHST/REM/REP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide HSE support during plant turn-arounds and projects.
• Conduct contractor safety reviews and post-work assessments.
• Review machinery plans to ensure safety and environmental compliance.
• Provide HSE guidance in emergencies and during regulatory reviews.
• Participate in MOC, HAZOP, and FMEA activities as needed.
• Coordinate with planning managers to align HSE with project schedules.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Risk assessment

Contractor management

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in HSE or STEM

Job description

The Health, Safety, Environmental and Security (HSES) Specialist will provide assistance to the AL client Operations facilities for HSES programs to help achieve Corporate/Site objectives.

POSITION SUMMARY

This role is direct HSE support during the execution of TAR's and Projects. This role demonstrates HSE technical and management system competencies that bring value to the organization by proactively recommending and assisting TAR (Turn Around Maintenance) and Projects with HSE solutions. This role will provide daily support and oversight of Health and Safety Regulations to Contractors working on site.The scope is a remote field role that supports NAM TARs and Projects in the US and Canada in preparation for work and providing HSE technical support during work performed. This role will work closely with Project Managers / Planners, and contractors. Additionally, this role will work with regional/site NAM HSE Specialists providing guidance and coaching for safety compliance and injury risk control during TAR and Project work activities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides HSE support during plant turn-around and projects
• Performs contractor safety management pre-work reviews, site contractor work overview, and post contractor work assessments.
• Review plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure safety, health, and environmental requirements are met.
• Responds and provides direct HSE assistance to sites in emergency situations.
• Participates in MOC review, HAZOP, and FMEAs for processes and products as needed.
• Coordinates with project planning managers and direct reporting manager to ensure HSE support for TAR and Project schedules are understood and potential HSE issues anticipated.
• Quickly adapts to TAR and Project schedule changes and communicates timely with reporting manager and stakeholders to ensure continuity of HSE support.
• Partners with project planning managers, plant managers, and AL site operations employees to resolve on-site contractor issues as needed.
• Act as a technical HSE resource during TAR and Project activities.
• Occasional external customer (commercial or regulatory) contact is an expected part of the role.
• Understands customer requirements and competently addresses moderately complex requests independently.
• Routinely evaluates HSE processes in alignment with strategic objectives to identify waste and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Facilitates and/or assists with root cause analysis using industry standard methodologies.
• Researches, interprets, and validates required local regulatory / AL general program requirements on a case by case basis.
• Utilizes EHS data analysis and validation information to develop solutions for HSE improvement opportunities.
• Evaluates alternative solutions to HSE problems and consults different perspectives to
• develop best fit-for-purpose solutions for HSE procedural, technical, and regulatory requirements.
• Proactively seeks internal stakeholder feedback for proposed solutions.
• Professionally articulates thoroughly developed business cases for proposals and recommendations.
• Creates a positive impression in communicating effectively, timely, and clearly with HSE management and subsidiary stakeholders. Employs effective techniques to make key points, tightly and coherently.
• Conducts scheduled HSE assessments and audits.
• Contributes and co-authors HSE standards.
• Provides technical and mentor assistance with peer HSE Specialists.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS

• Self motivated with Solid analytical skills, and the ability to influence others.
• A role model to the organization by demonstrating a personal commitment to meet and exceed clientsafety standards.
• Recognizes the urgency of situations and responds proportionately.
• Routinely demonstrates active listening skills to understand stakeholder viewpoints.
• Anticipates problems/issues and takes action to prevent/ minimize their impact.
• Collaborates with operation's stakeholders, colleagues, and peers to ensure smooth and efficient work processes and procedures.
• Share opinions in a straightforward respectful manner, even when it is difficult or unpopular. Adapts communication style to different situations and audiences.
• Evaluates leadership competencies and development opportunities. Actively seeks and incorporates feedback for professional development.
• Manages time, priorities, unexpected tasks, and schedule to accomplish prescribed goals and objectives on time.
• Fosters relationships with operational and support services stakeholders for HSE systems interface and deployment.
• Proactively seeks continuous improvement projects and utilizes continuous improvement methodologies / tools to develop solutions.
• Thinks critically and influences others to foster shared HSE ownership toward interdependent culture attributes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in HSE or STEM discipline. Advanced understanding with application of compliance standards; Advanced understanding with application of risk assessment methodologies and tools. Confined space entry; Energy isolation; Fall protection; Process Safety experience Experience working with multiple contractors on site projects to review safe work plans, prescribing requirements to address risks, and resolving unsafe conditions/behaviors with contractor management. Certifications in field of expertise preferred (CSP, CIH, OHST, REM, REP, etc) 5+ years HSE operations experience working in industrial gas, energy, manufacturing, or construction operations. Advanced degree may be substituted for 3 years experience.

ESSENTIALS

The following behavioral essentials are applicable to this role:

• Promoting and Achieving Safety
• Innovative Thinking and Influencing Leadership
• Anticipating and Dealing with Changing Environment
• Solution focused decision making
• Caring about customers
• Communicating with Impact
• Managing Personal Efficiency and Competing Priorities
• Managing Teams and Teamwork

PREFERRED

Below are a list of preferred competencies for this role:

• Operational decision making
• Planning and organizing
• Creating relationshipsStakeholder loyalty
• Managing change
• Aligning performance for success
• Continuous Improvement
• Leading through vision and values

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to use a company provided computer;
• Must be able to effectively communicate via telephone, email, and in-person;
• Must be able to read electronic & hard-copy documents of varying typeface font and size;
• Must be licensed and eligible to operate a motor vehicle;
• Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally;
• Must be available for site support off-hours or for extended periods when necessary;

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• With the exception of the below requirements, there are no other anticipated extraordinary physical requirements for this role such as standing for extended periods of time, lifting heavy objects on a regular basis, or completing repetitive tasks with few breaks.
• Must be able and willing to travel as needed;
• Full range of motion and the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds;
• Must be able to wear a respirator, dust, or gas cartridge mask;.
• Must be able to work at elevated heights and in various environmental conditions;
• Must be able to actively participate in on-site inspections, audits, walk sites, and climb stairs and ladders.

VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status