Senior SSHE Leader for Capital Projects

Airswift; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks an experienced SSHE Manager to lead safety, security, health, environmental, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and incident management for a large capital project. You will develop and implement management systems, drive performance, and foster a strong safety culture across all project phases.

You will collaborate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risks, and deliver objectives safely while mentoring SSHE professionals and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in industrial, energy, infrastructure, construction, or large capital projects.
• 5+ years in a leadership role focused on Safety, Security, Health, and Environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, environmental management, emergency response, incident management, and occupational health programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead all SSHE activities across the project, including safety, security, occupational health, environmental management, regulatory compliance, emergency preparedness, and incident management.
• Develop, implement, and maintain management systems, procedures, and programs aligned with industry best practices and project requirements.
• Serve as the focal point for SSHE governance, ensuring effective implementation of standards, processes, and performance expectations.
• Manage interfaces with internal stakeholders, project teams, contractors, and external regulatory bodies.
• Ensure contractor and subcontractor onboarding programs effectively communicate project SSHE expectations and requirements.
• Lead assessments and verification activities to evaluate SSHE program effectiveness, workforce competency, emergency readiness, and high-risk controls.
• Develop and manage SSHE performance reporting systems, tracking leading and lagging indicators.
• Maintain data integrity and stewardship of project SSHE performance metrics.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project leadership regarding SSHE risks, opportunities, and compliance obligations.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, drills, and response initiatives.
• Support incident investigations, corrective action implementation, documentation, and follow-up activities.
• Manage project SSHE budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and promote sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
• Support project risk assessments and mitigation planning.
• Mentor and develop SSHE professionals and foster growth within the team.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Occupational Health, or a related field

Job description

Airswift seeks an experienced SSHE Manager to lead safety, security, health, environmental, regulatory compliance, emergency response, and incident management for a large capital project. You will develop and implement management systems, drive performance, and foster a strong safety culture across all project phases.

You will collaborate with project leadership, contractors, and stakeholders to ensure compliance, manage risks, and deliver objectives safely while mentoring SSHE professionals and