HSSE Field Specialist

Christensen, Inc.; Richland (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Bonus incentive programs

Job summary

Christensen, Inc. seeks a dedicated HSSE Field Specialist to implement and oversee health, safety, and environmental programs across multiple locations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.

You will partner with general managers and frontline personnel to drive risk reduction, lead investigations, and coach leaders in regulatory requirements and best practices. This role requires frequent travel, strong communication, and a hands-on approach to foster Christensen's safety culture and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major; professional degree preferred.
• Experience with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, EPA, DEQ and environmental compliance.
• Ability to manage multiple locations and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and coaching skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage Corporate HSSE programs across assigned operations.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses; coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct HSSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments; verify corrective actions.
• Provide coaching and regulatory guidance to leaders and frontline staff.
• Support emergency preparedness and regulatory reporting.
• Travel frequently to support multiple locations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Incident investigation

Communication skills

Education

BA/BS in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major

Professional degree preferred

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Richland Office 071,024-00 - Richland, WA, Salary Range: $75000.00 - $90000.00Salary,

SCOPE:

The HSSE Field Specialist is responsible for the tactical execution and day-to-day administration of Christensen's Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs across assigned operations. This position partners closely with General Managers, Operations Managers, Dispatch, Maintenance, and field personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations while supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations. Reporting directly to the Corporate HSSE Manager, this role serves as the primary field resource for operational HSSE support, environmental compliance, facility inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, safety coaching, and corrective action management. The position is responsible for implementing corporate HSSE programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting operational leaders, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across assigned locations.Success in this position requires maintaining a strong field presence, building effective relationships with operational leadership, proactively identifying and mitigating risk, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Christensen's safety culture and regulatory performanceThis position is expected to maintain a high level of visibility within field operations and serve as a trusted business partner supporting Christensen's commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES HSSE

• Implement and support Corporate HSSE policies, standards, and procedures across assigned operations.
• Monitor and verify completion of corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, audits, and regulatory findings.
• Conduct operational HSSE audits, driver observations, facility inspections, and risk assessments while ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified.
• Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and coordinate corrective action implementation.
• Provide tactical HSSE support, coaching, and guidance to operational leadership and frontline employees to promote a proactive safety culture.
• Deliver HSSE training and support regulatory compliance initiatives across assigned operations.
• Manage the Company Facility Inspection Program, including cardlock locations, terminals, bulk plants, and other operational facilities.
• Coordinate environmental compliance programs including permits, inspections, regulatory reporting, spill prevention, and corrective actions.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including spill response, regulatory notifications, and incident documentation.
• Support the implementation of Corporate HSSE initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Serve as a trusted operational partner by providing day-to-day HSSE guidance that supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

RISKEvaluate

• Evaluate operational activities to identify potential safety, environmental, and regulatory risks.
• Analyze incident trends, facility inspections, driver observations, and audit results to identify opportunities for proactive risk reduction.
• Develop, implement, and monitor corrective actions that reduce organizational risk and improve operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing incident trends, inspections, observations, and operational data to reduce organizational risk.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH

Develop and promote a safety culture that embodies one of Christensen's four core strategic anchors through an active field presence and by serving as a trusted HSSE resource for operational leadership and frontline employees. Provide technical guidance, coaching, and operational support while building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Partner with General Managers, Operations Managers, Dispatch, Maintenance, and other business units to ensure consistent execution of Corporate HSSE programs, regulatory compliance, and operational risk reduction. Support operational leaders by providing coaching, guidance, and practical solutions that improve HSSE performance and regulatory compliance. Understand and live Christensen's Core Values while supporting the Company's Employee Value Proposition. Foster positive communication and professional working relationships that promote accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement. Support operational excellence by assisting business units in achieving HSSE goals through collaboration, leadership, and consistent execution of company standards. Remain adaptable and responsive to changing business needs, organizational priorities, and operational requirements.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS Degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major. Professional degree preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting numerous operating locations in a fast-paced operational environment.
• 3+ years' experience in Safety, Risk Management or related field(s) Demonstrated success in working effectively in multi-functional teams
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Experience with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, EPA, DEQ and environmental compliance preferred.
• Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Experience supporting multiple operational locations preferred.
• Strong organizational, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to build relationships and influence operational leaders.
• Experience delivering training and coaching operational leaders preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting numerous operating locations in a fast-paced operational environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel is required to support multiple operating locations, conduct facility inspections, lead incident investigations, support environmental compliance activities, deliver training, and provide operational coaching. Overnight travel is required based on business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Operates in a professional office environment Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long period of times, talk and hear Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS

As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue to offer a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs. A few elements of our benefit programs include:Health Insurance Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays. Parental Leave Program.Employee Assistance Program.Employee Recognition Program. Employee Referral Bonus Program. Qualifications: