Senior Safety Advisor - Pittsburgh

Hatch Ltd.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hatch Ltd. in Pittsburgh is seeking a Senior Safety Advisor to lead health and safety on major construction projects across the USA region. You will develop and implement safety programs, conduct risk assessments and incident investigations, and promote a culture of zero harm on site.

Collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory compliance (MSHA) and drive safety training and leadership. This role supports USA operations within a global engineering group and offers growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in health and safety, with at least five years on-site experience on major construction projects.
• Experienced working with MSHA Regulations on USA Mine sites.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• A high level of computer skills.
• A high level of organizational skills.
• A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance.
• Ability to lead and motivate on site project teams in health and safety.
• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization.
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to project personnel on all health and safety issues to achieve the goal of ‘no harm’ during the project.
• Promote a culture where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised.
• Develop and implement the project health and safety policy, safety management plan and standards in line with Hatch safety management system.
• Ensure inclusion of health and safety in Safety Management Plans and project kickoff.
• Lead and deliver safety programs such as WTS, VDS, VFL, and CSLP on projects.
• Assist with precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for health and safety requirements.
• Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and SOPs before work commences.
• Coordinate and submit project weekly health and safety leading indicators and information reports.
• Prepare, implement and review project emergency response plans and safety training programs.

Skills

Health and Safety Leadership

On-site leadership

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Problem solving

Job description

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Senior Safety Advisor - Pittsburgh

Date: Sep 1, 2026

Location: Pittsburgh, PA, US

Company: Hatch

Requisition ID:101500

Location:Pittsburgh,PA,United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 70 years of business and technical expertise in mining , energy , and infrastructure ,our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally.Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Environment , People, and Place shape projects that are sustainable, resilient, and people-focused. We bring environmental intelligence and community-centered deisgn to every stage, creating places that thrive socially, economically, and ecologically.

Hatch is seeking a Site Health and Safety Advisor based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvana. If you are looking for your next step in a progressive career, enjoy working with people in a team environment, and strive for excellence, we want to hear from you. Resource to Support USA region. With rapid growth occurring need an additional resource. Cover sites during time of need (Rotations, short term peak/additional shifts) and support project setups. Assist with regional initiatives as needed as well, add depth to H&S team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide advice, strategies and problem solving to project personnel on all health and safety issues to achieve the goal of ‘no harm’ during the project
• Promoting a culture where health and safety is a value that will never be compromised
• Together with project and construction management, develop and implement the project health and safety policy, safety management plan and standards. Ensure it is aligned with the Hatch safety management system and delivery approach
• Ensure inclusion of health and safety in preparation of Safety Management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans, definitions of objectives and project kickoff
• Ensure the delivery and rollout of Working Together Safely (WTS), Values Driven Safety (VDS) Visible Felt Leadership (VFL), and Construction Safety Leadership Program (CSLP) on projects
• Aid in all precontract, tender assessment and contract administration for projects in relation to health and safety requirements and expectations
• Review and approve contractor’s safety management plans and safe operating procedures before work commences
• Manage and ensure the compilation of the project Legal Register
• Define local statutory and regulatory requirements and communicate throughout the project
• Compile project specific health and safety set up documentation aligned with the Hatch corporate health and safety folders
• Lead and facilitate the project hazard analysis and risk assessment process across all project disciplines
• Ensure the implementation and support of behavior-based health and safety, Working Together Safely (WTS) and the Hatch safety information management system on the project
• Lead and participate in project incident investigations and reporting
• Measure implementation of corrective actions from incident investigations
• Develop, implement and coordinate the process of health and safety reporting on the project
• Develop, implement and coordinate incident reporting, analysis and statistical returns for the project
• Ensure project health and safety indicators and reviews are planned, implemented and reported
• Coordinate and submit project weekly health and safety leading indicator and information reports
• Prepare, implement and review project emergency response plans
• Implement and manage the project audit program for Hatch and all contractors
• Measure compliance with project rules, safety management plans and health and safety procedures
• Perform duties as stipulated in the Safety Management Plan – Project as documented in the Project Execution Plans
• Ensure performance, assessment, training and development for project health and safety staff
• Manage the identification of health and safety training needs for personnel, including project staff and contractors
• Implement a project health and safety training program based on needs analysis
• Provide and assist with application of workplace, health and safety systems support and procedures for use by staff
• Ensure appointments of key project health and safety staff and contractors
• Assign health and safety staff to work and contribute to workforce planning initiatives
• Manage project health and safety staff to achieve project targets
• Recruit and induct project health and safety staff
• Provide workers with compensation and rehabilitation support, advice and manage the process

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10 years of experience in health and safety, with at least five years on-site experience on major construction projects
• Experienced working with MSHA Regulations on USA Mine sites
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• A high level of computer skills
• A high level of organizational skills
• A passion for continual improvement of project health and safety performance
• Ability to lead and motivate on site project teams in health and safety
• Member of a recognized health and safety professional organization
• Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.