Water Treatment Plant - HSE Coordinator

GHD; Questa (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD is seeking a Water Treatment Plant Coordinator for field-based work in Questa, NM. The role focuses on promoting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in mining and oil & gas projects.

You will lead safety meetings, manage permit-to-work, and support incident investigations while coordinating training and onboarding for personnel in the field.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of health and safety experience in mining, oil and gas, construction, or other high-hazard operations.
• Mining, water treatment, hazardous waste, or industrial operations experience.
• OSHA, MSHA, CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and applicable safety regulations.
• Strong communication, field coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently in the field and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support for mining and oil and gas projects.
• Lead or support safety meetings, training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve site safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements.
• Manage and administer permit-to-work programs.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and field compliance.
• Conduct/support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and HSE assessments.
• Maintain training records and coordinate onboarding and training for employees and visitors.
• Support hazardous waste management and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain gas detection equipment and emergency response readiness.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and support compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Review safety plans, JSAs, and field documentation to support safe project execution.
• Track HSE performance, manage reporting, and support injury case management as needed.
• Partner with project teams to promote proactive safety leadership in the field.

Skills

Communication

Field coaching

Problem-solving

Safety leadership

Education

Degree in occupational safety or environmental health

Tools

MS Office

Job description

There’s no pledge more important than the one we make to look after our environment, and we’re committed to helping you do exactly that.

Join us as we strive to ensure a sustainable future for our communities and the world we live in.

Become part of our global network of skilled engineers, scientists, auditors, planners and environmental specialists, all working together to leave this world better than we found it.

Who are we looking for?

This field-based role supports mining and oil and gas operations by promoting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

GHD has an opening in Questa, NM for a Water Treatment Plant Coordinator

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support for mining and oil and gas projects.
• Lead or support safety meetings, training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve site safety programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements.
• Manage and administer permit-to-work programs.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and field compliance.
• Conduct/support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.
• Lead site inspections, audits, and HSE assessments.
• Maintain training records and coordinate onboarding and training for employees and visitors.
• Support hazardous waste management and environmental monitoring activities.
• Maintain gas detection equipment and emergency response readiness.
• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).
• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and support compliance with company and regulatory requirements.
• Review safety plans, JSAs, and field documentation to support safe project execution.
• Track HSE performance, manage reporting, and support injury case management as needed.
• Partner with project teams to promote proactive safety leadership in the field.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree or diploma in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of health and safety experience in mining, oil and gas, construction, or other high-hazard operations.
• Mining, water treatment, hazardous waste, or industrial operations experience.
• OSHA, MSHA, CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and applicable safety regulations.
• Strong communication, field coaching, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work independently in the field and travel as needed.

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As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.