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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Senior · 5+ years
- Minimum education
- Professional degree
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The HSE Lead is responsible for implementing and leading safety programs, policies, and standards to meet branch and client needs. This includes managing incident investigations, conducting field inspections, and coordinating safety training and reporting.
Job details
Job Purpose: The HSE Lead will be primarily responsible in assisting the branch with: Support, implement and lead safety programs, policies, practices and standards relative to Branch & Client needs and industry best practices with operational staff and applicable HS&E Advisors. Maintains the ongoing development and implementation of branch level HS&E systems Incident management Field Level Post Incident Activities Coordinate incident investigation processes for all incidents Ensuring Quality Reporting and Information handling and processing Coordinate initial WCB/Disability management with VP of Risk Management Assist in Development and Implementation of Training of branch employees Mentor and ensure quality control of safety inspections, audits and investigations relative to HS&E with operational staff and applicable HS&E Advisors. Responsible for distribution of safety alerts and best practices to all NCSG companies. Assists with HS&E related training material development and delivery. Managing relationship with Client Site Safety Representatives Provide HSE information to client as necessary Ensure project or client HSE requirements are effectively communicated at pre-bid and pre-job meetings. Supports the Barnhart Crane Business Development department with HSE information used for bidding, and client reporting Produces Company, branch, project or client safety statistics and performance summary reports as required. Professionally represents Barnhart Crane during customer meetings and office activities. Providing operational team with assistance with regards to compliance to regulatory requirements and site safety code requirements. Actively monitor Company and Client HSE databases and updates to address any changes to client or regulatory needs. Perform field inspections, conduct meaningful interactions with workforce and maintain field presence during work activities and projects. Identify Hazards early. Supports the Joint Worksite Committee process to ensure effective meetings and documentation. Assist/Liase with VP of Risk Management for Corporate HSE as needed Requirements: NCSO, CRSP, CSP or other recognized safety designation required, or in the process of attaining. Training program and learning objective development experience preferred. Degree, diploma, or certificate in occupational safety preferred. Minimum 5 years experience in a Construction, Oil sands, Mining or Heavy Equipment industry Understanding of crane functions, capabilities and standards would be an asset Understanding of Transportation Compliance would be an asset. Ability to gain access to all oil sands sites in Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo Region. PURPOSE – Barnhart is built on a strong foundation of serving others. The fruit of our labor is used to grow the company, care for our employees, and serve those in our communities and around the world. MINDS OVER MATTER – Barnhart has built a nationwide reputation for solving problems. We specialize in the lifting, heavy-rigging, and heavy transport of major components used in American industry. NETWORK – Barnhart has built teams that form one of our industry’s strongest networks of talent and resources with over 60 branch locations across the U.S. working together to serve our customers. This growing network offers our team members constant opportunity for career growth and professional development. CULTURE – Barnhart has a strong team culture -- the “One TEAM.” We are looking for smart, hard-working people who strive for excellence in their work and appreciate collaboration. Join a team that values Safety, Servant Leadership, Quality Service, Innovation, Continuous Improvement, Fairness, and Profit with a Purpose. #LI-HS1
What you’ll do
The HSE Lead is responsible for implementing and leading safety programs, policies, and standards to meet branch and client needs. This includes managing incident investigations, conducting field inspections, and coordinating safety training and reporting.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in construction, mining, or heavy equipment industries and a recognized safety designation like NCSO, CRSP, or CSP. A degree or certificate in occupational safety is preferred.
Listed skills
- Incident Management · Preferred
- Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
- Client Relationship Management · Preferred
- Risk Management · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Incident Management
- Safety Auditing
- Regulatory Compliance
- Hazard Identification
- Training Development
- WCB Disability Management
- Client Relationship Management
- Safety Reporting
- Field Inspections
- Risk Management
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Construction
- Environmental & Sustainability
- Management & Leadership
- Transportation
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