Senior HSE Lead for Industrial Construction Projects

GAS GLOBAL SERVICES; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is seeking an HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environment initiatives for a multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project. You will be the owner's senior HSE representative, driving strategy, governance, assurance, and independent oversight of EPC/EPCM and contractor performance across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Responsibilities include developing the HSE execution strategy and goals, leading incident investigations,

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience.
• Minimum 10 years supporting large industrial capital projects.
• Experience on projects exceeding $500 million in TIC.
• Experience with EPC, EPCM, and Construction Management delivery models.
• Experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop HSE Leadership & Governance: Develop and implement the Project HSE Execution Strategy and Assurance Program.
• Contractor HSE Oversight: Oversee HSE performance of EPC, EPCM, construction contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
• Risk Management: Lead hazard identification and risk management programs; review high-risk work activities.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation: Lead the owner's participation in incident investigations and ensure root cause analyses.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local requirements and permits.
• Environmental Stewardship: Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
• Field Assurance & Engagement: Conduct routine field safety engagements and toolbox talks.
• Emergency Preparedness: Develop and maintain project emergency response plans.
• HSE Reporting & Analytics: Develop executive dashboards and present performance reports.
• Commissioning & Startup Support: Support construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup activities.

Skills

HSE experience

Industrial safety leadership

EPC/EPCM knowledge

Project commissioning support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety/Environmental/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

CSP preferred

CHST preferred

CIH preferred

NEBOSH Diploma preferred

OSHA 30/500 preferred

ISO 45001 Lead Auditor preferred

Job description

GAS Energy Staffing LLC is seeking an HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety and Environment initiatives for a multi-billion-dollar industrial construction project. You will be the owner's senior HSE representative, driving strategy, governance, assurance, and independent oversight of EPC/EPCM and contractor performance across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup.

Responsibilities include developing the HSE execution strategy and goals, leading incident investigations,