Senior HSE Lead — Safety & Compliance Visionary

KBR; Tropical Bend (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Flexible spending account

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions in the United States is seeking a Principal HSE Specialist / Lead HSE Specialist to implement and oversee comprehensive HSE programs across projects. You will lead audits, investigations, and performance analysis, mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement to meet client and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years of progressive HSE experience in industrial environments, with strong communication

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 7 years HSE experience in industrial/engineered environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, auditing practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience leading incident investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret safety codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated leadership coordinating teams, resources, and priorities in dynamic settings.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and HSE reporting systems.

Responsibilities

• Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines across operations and projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, coaching, and training.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments to verify compliance.
• Lead incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, identify root causes, and recommend CAPA.
• Interface with operations, clients, subcontractors, and regulators to apply HSE standards.
• Coordinate internal and external HSE audits and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Monitor regulatory changes and communicate impacts to the organization.
• Assist in developing and improving HSE management systems, programs, and procedures.
• Collect and report HSE performance metrics, trends, and statistics.

Skills

HSE regulations knowledge

Auditing practices

Incident investigations

Risk management

Regulatory interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Leadership experience

MS Office / HSE reporting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field

Tools

HSE reporting systems

MS Office

Job description

KBR's Sustainable Technology Solutions in the United States is seeking a Principal HSE Specialist / Lead HSE Specialist to implement and oversee comprehensive HSE programs across projects. You will lead audits, investigations, and performance analysis, mentoring teams and driving continuous improvement to meet client and regulatory requirements.

The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 7+ years of progressive HSE experience in industrial environments, with strong communication