HSE Manager

About the role

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future. The HSE Manager is responsible for implementing and supporting Geochemistry Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs across an assigned region. Working closely with operations leadership and North America HSE Management, the role ensures HSE programs, standards, and procedures are consistently applied, regulatory requirements are met, and risks are effectively managed. The HSE Manager acts as a field-based partner to operational leaders, providing guidance, coaching, audits, investigations, and practical support to address regional HSE challenges while promoting a strong safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Implement Global and North American HSE programs, standards, procedures, and initiatives throughout the region.
• Adapt and execute approved HSE programs to address regional operational requirements and risks.
• Support site leaders in applying HSE requirements consistently across all locations.
• Ensure regional compliance with corporate HSE expectations and performance standards.
• Lead regional HSE improvement initiatives and risk reduction projects that enhance process effectiveness, operational controls, and overall HSE performance.
• Coordinate and facilitate HSE Management Reviews to evaluate system effectiveness, compliance performance, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Serve as the primary HSE resource for regional operations leadership.
• Work directly with managers and supervisors to identify hazards and implement corrective actions.
• Support sites during operational changes, new equipment installations, facility expansions, and process modifications.
• Provide practical solutions to regional HSE challenges.
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and workplace assessments.
• Monitor compliance with applicable occupational health, safety, environmental, and transportation regulations.
• Ensure corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Support regulatory inspections and agency interactions as required.
• Monitor compliance trends and proactively identify areas requiring corrective or preventive actions.
• Lead or support investigations of incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental occurrences.
• Conduct root cause analysis and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Monitor incident trends and recommend opportunities for risk reduction.
• Support injury management and return-to-work processes as required.
• Facilitate hazard identification and risk assessment activities.
• Lead initiatives focused on reducing operational risk through engineering, administrative, and behavioral controls.
• Verify the effectiveness of controls for high-risk activities.
• Support emergency preparedness and response planning.
• Monitor regional risk indicators and escalate significant concerns to leadership.
• Deliver HSE training and awareness initiatives.
• Coach managers and supervisors on HSE responsibilities and expectations.
• Support onboarding and orientation programs related to safety and environmental compliance