HSSE Director

Description:

HSSE Director

Location: Amarillo/Hybrid
Reports To: VP Operations
Department: Health, Safety, Security & Environment

Rev 11/2025

Job Summary

The HSSE Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental aspects of large-scale energy and civil infrastructure projects. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and corporate policies while fostering a proactive safety culture across all project phases.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and implement HSSE strategy aligned with project objectives.
• Establish HSSE performance metrics and reporting systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture.

Compliance & Governance

• Ensure adherence to local, national, and international HSSE regulations.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and governance reviews.
• Interface with regulatory bodies and manage incident reporting.

Risk Management

• Identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
• Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
• Monitor leading and lagging indicators for proactive risk control.

Training & Development

• Design and deliver HSSE training programs for employees and contractors.
• Promote competency development and onboarding for HSSE personnel.
• Champion behavioral safety programs.

Project Integration

• Embed HSSE requirements in EPCM contracts and project execution plans.
• Oversee contractor HSSE performance and pre-qualification.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans.

Requirements:

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or related field.

Experience: Minimum 10 years in HSSE leadership roles within energy or civil infrastructure projects.

Certifications: NEBOSH, CSP, ASP, or equivalent.

Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels.

Core Competencies

Strategic Thinking

Risk Assessment & Mitigation

Regulatory Knowledge

Leadership & Communication

Continuous Improvement