Senior HSE Director, Power Generation & Field Safety

Atlas Sand; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best People and Team

Well-Being Benefits

401K with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Atlas Energy Solutions in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Director, HSE - Power Generation to lead health, safety, environmental, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and risk programs for its mobile and behind-the-meter generation businesses.

This hands-on leader will partner with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership to reduce risk, improve contractor performance, and drive a culture of operational excellence and serious injury

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive Health, Safety, and Environmental leadership experience supporting power generation, utility operations, energy infrastructure, heavy industrial manufacturing, mining, petrochemical, or comparable high‑hazard industries.
• 5+ years of direct experience supporting operating power generation facilities, distributed generation fleets, utility‑scale electrical systems, or similar energy production environments.
• Demonstrated experience supporting power generation assets throughout the project lifecycle, including engineering, construction, commissioning, startup, operations, maintenance, and contractor management.
• Proven experience managing contractor safety programs involving EPC contractors, construction firms, commissioning teams, OEM representatives, and specialty service providers.
• Experience developing and implementing HSE management systems, leading audits, managing corrective action programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong communication, leadership, and presentation skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization, including frontline personnel, contractors, project managers, operational leaders, and executive leadership.
• Professional safety certification such as OHST, CHST, SMS, ASP, or CSP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Power Division HSE strategy in alignment with Atlas objectives, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and risk management standards.
• Serve as the primary HSE advisor to Power Operations and executive leadership on operational, project, environmental, contractor, and regulatory risk.
• Provide HSE oversight for power generation facilities, distributed generation assets, microgrids, substations, electrical infrastructure, BESS, and related construction, commissioning, and startup activities.
• Partner with Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Maintenance, and Operations teams from planning and site execution through commissioning and operational turnover.
• Oversee HSE performance for EPC contractors, OEM representatives, construction personnel, commissioning teams, and specialty service providers.
• Conduct field leadership engagements, audits, and project reviews to verify compliance with Atlas standards, regulatory requirements, and site‑specific controls.
• Lead investigations of serious injuries, high‑potential events, environmental releases, equipment failures, fires, and significant near misses using consistent root cause and corrective action processes.
• Analyze leading and lagging performance indicators and develop risk‑reduction strategies focused on Serious Injury & Fatality (SIF) prevention.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for HSE personnel supporting power generation operations and projects.
• Travel requirements 50%
• Follow all company policies, procedures, and work requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contractor management

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or related field

Job description

Atlas Energy Solutions in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Director, HSE - Power Generation to lead health, safety, environmental, regulatory compliance, contractor management, and risk programs for its mobile and behind-the-meter generation businesses.

This hands-on leader will partner with Operations, Engineering, Project Management, Construction, Maintenance, and Executive Leadership to reduce risk, improve contractor performance, and drive a culture of operational excellence and serious injury