HSE Manager

About the role

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic, value‑added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including licensed process technologies, advisory services, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize assets. KBR is seeking an HSE Manager to lead Health, Safety, and Environment initiatives for a multi‑billion‑dollar industrial construction project. The manager serves as the owner’s senior HSE representative, providing independent oversight of EPC, EPCM, construction management, and contractor HSE performance throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and startup phases, and promotes a culture of zero incidents.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership – HSE Leadership & Governance
  • Develop and implement the Project HSE Execution Strategy and Assurance Program.
  • Establish project‑wide HSE goals, objectives, KPIs, and leading metrics.
  • Serve as the owner’s primary authority on all HSE matters and provide visible safety leadership.
  • Lead the development of a strong safety culture emphasizing personal accountability and intervention.
  • Ensure alignment between owner requirements and contractor HSE programs.
• Contractor HSE Oversight
  • Oversee HSE performance of EPC, EPCM, construction contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.
  • Review and approve contractor HSE plans, procedures, risk assessments, and site‑specific safety programs.
  • Conduct formal audits, field assessments, and management reviews.
  • Verify contractor compliance with regulatory requirements and project standards.
  • Recommend corrective actions and recovery plans when deficiencies are identified.
• Risk Management
  • Lead project‑wide hazard identification and risk management programs.
  • Review high‑risk work activities such as critical lifts, work at height, confined space entry, electrical safety, excavation, heavy transportation, hot work, and simultaneous operations (SIMOPS).
  • Ensure effective implementation of Life‑Saving Rules and Critical Risk Controls.
• Incident Prevention & Investigation
  • Lead the owner’s participation in incident investigations.
  • Ensure root‑cause analyses for incidents, near misses, and high‑potential events.
  • Track corrective actions through closure and communicate lessons learned.
  • Develop proactive initiatives to eliminate recurring events.
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local jurisdictional requirements, environmental permits, and corporate standards.
  • Maintain interface with regulatory agencies and external stakeholders.
  • Monitor upcoming regulatory changes that may impact project execution.
  • Support compliance audits and inspections.
• Environmental Stewardship
  • Oversee environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives.
  • Manage waste, water protection, hazardous materials, and spill prevention/response.
  • Monitor environmental performance and reporting requirements.
• Field Assurance & Engagement
  • Conduct routine field safety engagements and site walks.
  • Participate in toolbox talks, contractor meetings, and safety leadership reviews.
  • Verify effective implementation of permit‑to‑work systems.
  • Monitor quality of Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) and Task Risk Assessments (TRAs).
  • Promote workforce involvement through observation and reporting programs.
• Emergency Preparedness
  • Develop and maintain project emergency response plans.
  • Coordinate emergency drills and exercises.
  • Ensure readiness of medical, rescue, and crisis management resources.
  • Support business continuity and resilience planning.
• HSE Reporting & Analytics
  • Develop executive‑level HSE dashboards and analyze leading and lagging indicators.
  • Present performance reports to project leadership, corporate executives, and stakeholders.
  • Identify performance trends and implement improvement initiatives.
• Commissioning & Startup Support
  • Support construction completion, turnover, commissioning, and startup activities.
  • Participate in Pre‑Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR) and ensure operational readiness.
  • Coordinate HSE integration between construction and operations organizations.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Construction Management, or a related discipline; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressive HSE experience, including at least 10 years supporting large industrial capital projects; experience on projects exceeding $500 million in total installed cost; familiarity with EPC, EPCM, and Construction Management delivery models; experience supporting commissioning and startup activities.
• Certifications (Preferred): CSP (Certified Safety Professional), CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician), CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist), NEBOSH Diploma, OSHA 30/500, ISO 45001 Lead Auditor.
• Leadership Competencies: Executive presence, safety leadership, strategic thinking, risk management, contractor management, conflict resolution, incident investigation, regulatory compliance expertise, strong communication skills, influencing and coaching capabilities.

Success Measures

• Zero fatalities and life‑altering injuries.
• Achievement of leading‑indicator targets.
• Maintained regulatory compliance.
• Improvement in contractor HSE performance.
• Successful completion of commissioning and startup without major HSE incidents.
• Positive safety culture survey results.
• On‑time closure of corrective actions and audit findings.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance and AD&D.
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off and flexible work schedule options.
• Career advancement through professional training and development.