HSSE Field Specialist

CHRISTENSEN INC; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance benefits

401(k) plan with company contribution

Paid time off + 7 holidays

Job summary

CHRISTENSEN INC is seeking a Safety, Health, Security and Environment (HSSE) leader to develop and implement risk reduction, injury prevention, safety, and environmental compliance initiatives across the organization. You will work with leadership to ensure policies and procedures are executed to foster a Safety Culture.

Responsibilities include auditing, training, incident analysis, and regulatory compliance across multiple levels of the business.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate site-specific HSSE programs and processes.
• Lead HSSE audits and provide corrective action tracking.
• Provide HSSE coaching and mentoring to personnel.
• Lead regulatory planning and change management initiatives for HSSE.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Verbal & written communication

Education

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

Job description

SCOPE:This role will be responsible for strategic development and planned implementation of risk reduction, injury prevention, security protocols, and safety and environmental compliance initiatives. Further, success in the role will require collaboration with members of the Leadership Teams to ensure policies and procedures are executed effectively throughout each level of the organization to drive a Safety Culture that strives for excellence in the HSSE and Risk space.Position duties are HSSE in the following functional areas; safety and environmental regulatory compliance, safety training and education, safety inspections, incident analysis, environmental reporting, emergency preparedness, and management of the established Safety and Risk Management Process (SRMP). This position reports to the Director of Safety and Risk and is responsible for directing a broad range of activities that will support one of our key core strategic anchors of Safety.SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLESHSSEDevelop and facilitate site specific HSSE programs and processes such as: targeted role-specific training, compliance audits, driver safety observations, risk assessments of various exposure points, job hazard assessments to develop solutions for the risk exposure of frontline employees, as well as policy implementation and regulation.Develop and implement Corporate HSSE Policies, Standards and Procedures creation and updates.Lead divisional focus and improvement teams to address identified hazards from research data collected from near miss reports, incidents, as well as discussions from safety committees.Acts as technical advisor to operational personnel and other functional teams to facilitate continual HSSE improvements toward the goal of ongoing regulatory success and proactive risk management.Serve as a Lead HSSE Auditor, conducting cross business unit audits with report preparation, communication, corrective action tracking for audits and incidents, and analysis of trends to develop proactive strategies to address those findings.Provide HSSE coaching and mentoring for the operational personnel toward the goal of regulatory success and risk mitigation through the structure of site specific HSSE teams and continuous support for focused personnel.Lead regulatory planning and change management initiatives to identify HSSE issues and opportunities with the goal to eliminate and control risks at multiple layers of the Christensen, Inc. business structure as it expands into new lines of business.RISKAnalyze current and potential company operations to identify potential risksDevelop methods and procedures for HSSE metrics that provide analytical data to indicate regulatory success and mitigate overall risk exposure.LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACHDevelop and drive a foundational culture that embodies Safety as one of four core strategic anchors through an active presence throughout each level of the organization as a resource concerning employee health and safety, as well as utilizing strong interpersonal skills, communication, teamwork, time management, organizational skills , and embodying the Christensen Inc.Provide leadership, build alliances with internal and external partners, and provide technical and analytical support in areas of expertise.Provide role and goal clarity to each business unit and support them in achieving their goals.Understand and live our Core Values and execute all aspects of our Employee Value Proposition.Provide leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels throughout the organization; create and promote a positive and supportive work environment.Remain open to restructuring as the demands of the business unit and company changeSKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSBA/BS Degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major. Professional degree preferred3+ years' experience in Safety, Risk Management or related field(s)Demonstrated success in working effectively in multi-functional teamsExcellent communication skills both verbal and writtenWORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDSOperates in a professional office environmentRegularly required to stand, walk, sit for long period of times, talk and hearRepeating 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 BENEFITSAs 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.