Senior HSE Manager - Anchorage

WorleyParsons; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley in Anchorage seeks a Senior HSE Manager to lead health, safety and environmental programs across Alaska operations, including office, fabrication and field projects.

The role partners with executives and project teams to eliminate hazards, ensure regulatory compliance, and oversee incident investigations and reporting in remote Arctic environments.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in a related field; NSTC certification desirable.
• 15+ years of relevant HSE experience with supervisory/ project management exposure.
• Professional designation such as CSP, OHST, or CHST.
• NSTC certification is preferred for Alaska operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs for Alaska Operations.
• Direct HSE staff and contractors across multiple projects.
• Represent Worley in meetings with clients, regulators, and insurers on HSE performance and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies across Alaska.
• Oversee incident response, investigation quality, root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Provide HSE input for budget, resource planning and spend management.

Skills

Leadership

HSE knowledge

Communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

BOP/ NSTC knowledge

Education

University degree or equivalent

CSP/OHST/CHST

NSTC certification

Job description

Senior HSE Manager – Anchorage (ANC009U)

Company: Worley

Primary Location

USA-AK-Anchorage

Job

HSE

Schedule

Full-time

Employment Type

Employee

Job Posting Date

Jul 21, 2026

Unposting Date

Aug 20, 2026

Job Purpose

The Senior Manager, HSE – Alaska Operations provides strategic and operational leadership for health, safety and environmental performance across Alaska office, fabrication, construction, and project activities. The role partners with operational leaders, project teams, clients, contractors, and regulatory stakeholders to implement effective HSE programs, eliminate or control workplace hazards and support safe, compliant delivery of work in remote and high‑risk operating environments.

Reporting Structure

Reports functionally to the Assurance Director, Canada and Alaska, and operationally to the Vice President, Alaska Operations. Alaska Operations HSE Managers report directly to this position.

Location and Travel

The role is based in Anchorage and requires travel to the North Slope for at least one week each month. Relocation assistance to Alaska is not available; transportation between Anchorage and Prudhoe Bay is provided, along with room and meals while in Prudhoe Bay.

Essential Job Functions

• Leads the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE programs for Alaska Operations, including office locations, fabrication activities, construction projects, and operating facilities.
• Manages and directs HSE work directly and through supervisors or professionals leading others, including staff selection, training, discipline, remuneration input, and assignment of program work across multiple projects.
• Represents the company in meetings with clients, government agencies, contractors, and insurance representatives to address HSE performance, compliance expectations, and immediate safety issues.
• Works with self‑initiated interaction with leadership and technical functions, exercising influence over assigned duties while operating within organizational policies and objectives.
• Ensures work is aligned with company policy, client expectations, regulatory requirements, and coordinated effectively with other company departments.
• Oversees incident response and investigation processes, including timely notification to the Assurance Director, Canada and Alaska, and the Vice President, Alaska Operations. Reviews investigation quality, cause analysis, root cause determination, corrective actions, and reporting requirements in accordance with the Company Event Recording and Reporting Standard and North Slope‑specific incident management requirements.
• Provides HSE input and accountability for budget development, resource planning, and spend management.
• Ensures compliance with applicable company, client, safety, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensures the HSE function provides effective support to Alaska Operations, projects, proposals, and field execution teams.
• Assumes overall responsibility and authority for Alaska Operations HSE program delivery and departmental performance.
• Supports proposal development by providing HSE scope, staffing, risk, compliance, and execution input.
• Travels to the North Slope and throughout Alaska to support project operations, with a minimum expectation of one week per month on the North Slope.
• Attends required training sessions, seminars, and appropriate educational programs.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to troubleshoot complex HSE issues, develop tactical implementation plans, and support organizational goals across projects and operations.
• Broad knowledge of HSE functional requirements and the ability to implement and lead organizational or project‑level change effectively.
• Advanced understanding of HSE systems, processes, tools, and reporting requirements, with the ability to assist others, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to the development of improved systems and processes.
• Understanding of business, operational, and organizational practices relevant to Alaska oil and gas, construction, fabrication, and remote field operations.
• Strong written, verbal, and stakeholder communication skills, including the ability to influence operational leaders and present complex HSE matters clearly to senior leadership.
• Computer skills commensurate with role requirements, including Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, internet, and web‑based applications.
• Knowledge of oil and gas industry safety practices, OSHA safety regulations, and applicable client or North Slope requirements.
• Ability to translate technical HSE information into clear reports, presentations, plans, and decision‑ready recommendations.
• Participative leadership style with a cooperative team approach and the ability to persuade, influence, and build alignment across functions.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously in a dynamic operating environment.

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work outside the Anchorage office is performed in a remote Arctic environment with limited medical resources. Some work locations are approximately 840 miles from surgical, specialist, and tertiary medical care; medical evacuation may take at least four hours by air ambulance and can be significantly delayed by weather conditions. The job requires speaking, listening, walking, sitting, occasional standing, and lifting/moving up to 25 pounds. Visual acuity must be adequate for all tasks. The noise level is usually quiet, and work is often performed in an office setting and sometimes at client facilities or job sites.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents.

Worley provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities, including both applicants and employees, to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

Basic Qualifications

• Education: University degree, or equivalent, in a related field or applicable discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience: Typically 15+ years of relevant HSE experience, including supervisory, project management, and/or technical experience supporting complex projects or operations.
• Professional designation such as CSP, OHST, or CHST.
• Experience leading HSE programs for large, complex projects or operations preferred.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to be covered by Worley auto insurer.
• North Slope Training Cooperative (NSTC) certification – Worley can provide NSTC certification training if needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Arctic experience.