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HSSE Director

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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

Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Amarillo, TX

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