HSSE Lead: Safety & Continuous Improvement

APM Terminals; Elizabeth (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

APM Terminals Elizabeth, NJ, is seeking a seasoned HSSE Business Partner of Safety to strengthen Health, Safety, Security, and Environment performance across the terminal. You will embed the HSSE Operating System, influence safe decision-making, and support proactive safety culture.

You will partner with leaders, manage regulatory compliance, and drive risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related HSSE field; advanced HSSE qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of senior-level health and safety experience.
• Experience leading teams and influencing without authority.
• IOSH membership or chartered status in progress preferred.
• Ability to obtain TWIC/Port Access Card.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory-compliant HSSE programs, strategies, policies, procedures, and emergency plans.
• Partner with leaders and cross-functional stakeholders to embed HSSE priorities into operational planning, resource allocation, and business decision-making.
• Coach managers, supervisors, and employees to strengthen safety leadership capabilities and promote best practices across the organization.
• Lead and support risk identification, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Monitor contractor, vendor, and supplier compliance with applicable legislation and APM Terminals HSSE standards.
• Support the delivery of HSSE training, competency development, coaching, mentoring, and capability-building initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying operational risks, strengthening controls, monitoring performance, and supporting HSSE management systems.

Skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Leadership

HSSE management systems

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Incident investigation

Coaching and mentoring

Stakeholder engagement

TWIC/Port Access Card

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related HSSE field

Job description

APM Terminals Elizabeth, NJ, is seeking a seasoned HSSE Business Partner of Safety to strengthen Health, Safety, Security, and Environment performance across the terminal. You will embed the HSSE Operating System, influence safe decision-making, and support proactive safety culture.

You will partner with leaders, manage regulatory compliance, and drive risk assessments, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.