Project HES Professional

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) Lead to support a large-scale industrial construction project. This role will be responsible for driving a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading all HSE initiatives on-site throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, strong leadership presence in the field, and proven experience managing HSE programs within heavy industrial or construction environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all site HSE activities to ensure a safe working environment for all personnel
• Serve as the primary point of contact for HSE compliance on the project
• Develop, implement, and enforce site-specific safety plans, policies, and procedures
• Conduct daily field safety audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation
• Facilitate toolbox talks, safety meetings, and training sessions
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and client safety standards
• Monitor contractor safety performance and ensure adherence to project requirements
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, reporting, and metrics tracking
• Partner with project leadership to promote a proactive safety culture
• Support pre-job planning, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work systems
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to safety performance and awareness

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of HSE experience in industrial construction, manufacturing, or heavy industry
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry best practices
• Experience working on large capital projects (chemical plants, refineries, power plants, etc.)
• Proven ability to influence and engage both leadership and craft workforce
• Experience with incident investigation methodologies (e.g., root cause analysis)
• OSHA 30-hour (required); OSHA 500 or CHST/CSP certifications (preferred)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills

Preferred Experience

• Background in industries such as oil & gas, petrochemical, power generation, or heavy manufacturing
• Experience with contractor management and multi-employer job sites
• Familiarity with environmental compliance and permitting

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based role on an active construction site
• May require extended hours, weekends, or rotation schedules depending on project phase
• Must be comfortable working in industrial environments with appropriate PPE

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.