HSE Specialist

Job Description

Bureau Veritas North America

Alberta, Canada

Revision Date

August 30, 2024

Title

Health Safety and Environmental Specialist

Job Ref

HSE SPEC

Department

Corp HSE

Classification

HSE

N+1

Regional HSE Manager

Code

FC

Position Summary

Reporting to either the Regional Health, Safety and Environmental Manager, the Health Safety and Environmental Specialist position is responsible for the management of the health, safety and environmental systems of the Alberta area Fuels sites. In addition, this position assumes managerial substitution responsibilities for the Alberta/Northwest Territories Fuels locations in the absence of the relevant Regional Manager.

Roles & Responsibilities

•  Support compliance with required company, local, provincial, territory, state and federal regulatory requirements (reporting, permitting, training, recordkeeping, communications, etc.), ISO certifications, and corporate HSE initiatives
• Serve as a technical resource for sites within all aspects of HSE including OSHA, Canadian Regulations, and Transportation (and related local authorities having jurisdiction)
• Provide direct and regular support to locations and projects within and planned onsite visits at a set frequency
• Assist with driving implementation of corporate programs and policies at assigned projects and locations
• Assist with development and maintenance of corporate programs, policies, and procedures related to subject matter expertise, as requested by HSE leadership
• Provide support to business safety needs including selection of PPE, training and program implementation
• Provide oversight and management of site safety coordinator/Specialist including holding regular SSC meetings and performing SSC training
• Provide recommendations for control, correction, and continuous improvement of HSE issues and aspects
• Assist in the execution of business HSE communication plans
• Assist business unit with incident investigation/root cause analyses, development of corrective/preventive action plans, and drive closure of associated actions
• Ensure proper implementation of incident response, post injury management, care and return to work processes for team members.
• Make recommendations for capital improvement needs related to safety and environmental controls and improvement
• Participate in design for safety/design safety review processes for projects as assigned
• Execute risk reduction activities including internal audit, risk assessment, risk reduction
• Act as the Upstream administrator for CompliantPro (CPro) and MyLearning platforms
• Participate in BV NA HSE Team meetings and HO meetings, where necessary, to provide input from and communicate takeaways to the UM Management (Canada and Executive)
• Act as advisor to managers and JHSC regarding internal inspections
• Participate in external audits and inspections
• Participate in investigations and act as the UM administrator for incident reporting
• Manage medical monitoring and industrial hygiene programs in collaboration with site management and service providers
• Participate in professional development and training as required
• Wear appropriate attire including the required personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Act in a safe and professional manner at all times
• Other initiatives, projects and tasks assigned by Senior Management

Experience, Qualifications & Required Skills

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a Science discipline or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum training and experience related to laboratory health and safety requirements
• Strong proficiency in English communications – both verbal and written communications
• Strong analytical ability, organizational and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office and varied information systems
• Must have Alberta COR Certification or willing to get
• 25% travel requirement within Canada