Senior HSSE Leader: Safety, Compliance & Risk

gategroup; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k with company match

Company sponsored life insurance

Medical, dental, vision plans

Voluntary short-term/long-term(dis)

Voluntary life, accident, and hospital

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts

Free hot healthy meals for unit ops

Job summary

gategroup in New York is seeking a Senior Manager Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and to lead the ongoing enhancement of safety, health, and security programs across the unit. You will partner with operations, leadership, and corporate teams to foster a culture of excellence, manage risk, and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include ramp and interior safety, audits, incident investigations, training, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of progressive HSSE management experience.
• Strong experience in airport ramp safety or occupational safety.

Responsibilities

• Utilize data-driven insights to drive decision-making and improve HSSE.
• Act as a change agent, fostering a culture of excellence and proactive risk management in HSSE.
• Promote employee engagement in HSSE programs through effective communication, recognition programs, and collaboration.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for all aspects of HSSE, with a strong focus on ramp safety and interior safety programs.
• Drive the continuous improvement of HSSE systems, including hazard identification, risk assessment, and emergency response plans.
• Implement and maintain HSSE policies, procedures, and training programs to support a safe and compliant work environment.
• Provide ongoing feedback and collaboration for the improvement and updating of HSSE policies, procedures, and training programs.
• Support unit investigations and timely responses on HSSE incidents, by facilitating root cause analyses, reviewing action plans, and verifying effective corrective and preventive actions to reduce risks.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations (e.g., OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, USDA/APHIS, TC, FAA, and TSA) and customer-specific HSSE requirements.
• Lead audits, inspections, and risk assessments in assigned region to identify potential hazards and develop mitigation strategies.
• Monitor KPIs to evaluate the effectiveness of HSSE programs in your assigned region.
• Review and support unit preparation of regular reports for internal and external stakeholders, highlighting compliance, risk management, and operational safety progress.
• Provide strategic leadership and guidance to HSSE managers and/or representatives, through mentorship, coaching, and development programs.

Skills

Data-driven insights

Change agent

Employee engagement

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in safety management, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health, or a related field

Relevant and extensive work experience may substitute for the degree requirement

Tools

Safety software

Microsoft Office

SMS & ISO standards familiarity

Job description

gategroup in New York is seeking a Senior Manager Health Safety Security Environment (HSSE) to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and to lead the ongoing enhancement of safety, health, and security programs across the unit. You will partner with operations, leadership, and corporate teams to foster a culture of excellence, manage risk, and drive data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities include ramp and interior safety, audits, incident investigations, training, and reporting to