HSE Advisor/Specialist III

Job Posting Title:
Manufacturing | HSE Advisor/Specialist III
Location: El Segundo, USA
Business Level: Manufacturing
Work Schedule/Rotation: 6 days on, 1 day off (6 and 1 rotation)
Two days on day shift, two days on night shift (5:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Job Posting Start Date: October 16, 2025
Job Posting End Date: May 15, 2026

Job Summary:
The HSE Advisor/Specialist III is responsible for delivering advanced health, safety, and environmental support to Operations, Commissioning, and Maintenance teams. This role plays a key part in driving safety excellence, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a proactive safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:
Safe Operations

• Lead the development and implementation of HSE standards, procedures, and Safe Work Practices.
• Provide in-field coaching and training to personnel on safety protocols.
• Mentor teams in Safe Work Permitting, Control of Hazardous Energy, JSA development, Behavior-Based Observations, and Field Level Hazard Assessments.
• Ensure consistent application of HSE systems, tools, and controls across all teams.
• Participate in Pre-Startup Safety Reviews and recommend procedural improvements.

Risk Assessment & Management

• Conduct audits, analyze safety data, and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Participate in and coach teams through risk analysis processes including JSA and HAZOP.
• Support the development of proactive and leading safety performance metrics.

Emergency Response

• Engage in emergency response planning and training at all levels.

Personnel Competency & Training

• Audit third-party service providers for compliance and competency.
• Lead or support incident investigations across commissioning, maintenance, and operations.
• Assist in managing workplace injury and illness cases.

Communication & Documentation

• Create and distribute safety communications to Sunrise District personnel and contractors.
• Promote a clear safety vision and foster a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

Contractor Management

• Participate in contractor performance evaluations and safety system audits.
• Support contractor onboarding and integration.
• Contribute to monthly and quarterly Sunrise Program and OilSkills reporting.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification:
• NCSO designation or post-secondary certificate/diploma in a related field
• CSTS certification
• Experience:
• Minimum 2–4 years of direct field experience in oil and gas
• Strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety legislation and regulations
• Skills:
• Passion for safety excellence
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong leadership and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently
• Solid understanding of root cause analysis

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.