Principal HSE Specialist

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KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking an HSE Supervisor / Lead HSE Specialist who is responsible for implementing and overseeing Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role provides leadership and technical guidance for HSE initiatives, supports operational teams in maintaining a safe work environment, and drives continuous improvement through audits, inspections, incident investigations, and performance analysis. The position may lead or direct HSE personnel and serves as a key resource for employees, management, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Implement and enforce company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and guidelines across assigned operations and projects.
• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, training, and proactive risk management.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments to verify compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements, and client expectations.
• Lead incident investigations, prepare detailed reports, identify root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Interface with operations personnel, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to interpret and apply HSE standards, codes, regulations, and best practices.
• Coordinate and manage internal and external HSE audits, ensuring timely completion of findings and corrective actions.
• Monitor changes in applicable regulations and industry standards and communicate impacts to the organization.
• Assist in the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE management systems, programs, and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, and report HSE performance metrics, trends, and statistics to support business objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Establish priorities and direct daily activities of assigned HSE personnel or support teams.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to less experienced team members.
• Support project and operational leadership in identifying risks and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
• Participate in management reviews, safety meetings, and client engagements related to HSE performance and compliance.
• Ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with company policies, procedures, business objectives, and contractual requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive Health, Safety, and Environmental experience in industrial, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or related environments.
• Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, compliance requirements, auditing practices, and risk management principles.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, inspections, audits, and corrective action management.
• Ability to interpret applicable safety codes, standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated leadership experience coordinating teams, resources, and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Professional certifications such as CSP, ASP, CHST, OHST, CIH, or equivalent.
• Experience supporting large-scale engineering, procurement, construction, energy, or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and other recognized HSE management systems.
• Previous experience supervising or leading HSE personnel.

Physical Qualifications

Work is located within a construction/industrial site:

• Requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes.
• Extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, working on elevated platforms, working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required, up to 20lbs.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness, life vest, lift buckets, hearing and eye protection, steel-toed boots, etc.)
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time, attending meetings, use of keyboard and mouse repetitively.

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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