HSE Specialist

Job Description

This position applies developed subject matter expertise to solve unique and moderately complex health and safety, and environmental implementation and leading HSE issues within established site-specific Health and Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Plans and recommends appropriate solutions or alternative methods ensuring compliance. Acts as a Construction Management Team (CMT) member, providing HSE oversight on all construction activities, along with facilitating team HSE decision making. Does not require day-to-day supervision and has the ability to resolve most issues but may seek advice in order to make more complex decisions. Must be able to travel and work remotely as required for project support.

Key Responsibilities

• Acts as a technical advisor to project's CMT and contractors and Fluence Commissioning teams.
• Independently determines approaches and develops solutions to resolve HSE Specific Site issues.
• Performs continual monitoring of equipment, structures, and work in progress to ensure required health and safety, and environmental plans for the project and all applicable regulations, codes and standards are followed.
• Stops work when unsafe and determines appropriate corrective and preventative action to be taken and completed prior to restarting.
• Performs daily and weekly safety walk of the ongoing construction work and provides direct feedback to the working group.
• Established a weekly inspection/assessment schedule with each contractor working at site. and ensure corrective and preventative actions are implemented.
• Develops and conducts project H&S and environmental orientation sessions for all persons working or entering the project site and maintains training records.
• Plans, conducts, or coordinates necessary training programs to promote knowledge of and conformity with health and safety, and environmental issues per phase of construction.
• Ensures industrial hygiene and environmental monitoring is performed as necessary and instrumentation equipment is maintained.
• Leads, coordinates, and participates in RCA investigations of near misses, injuries, unsafe conditions, and incidents that do or could involve actual or potential liability; maintain records of pertinent data and compile required analysis reports on such investigations.
• Attends contractor tailboard meetings, pre job briefings and JSA review meetings.
• Leads and develops content for project weekly safety meeting with CMT and contractor management participation.
• Assists and/or maintains the Fluence online project HSE data base: (safety walks, stop work, incidents/events, training, etc.).
• Assist and/or develop project related H&S and environmental programs as may be required for project compliance with local, state, or federal regulations.
• Assist and/or develop training curriculum and conduct required training sessions to educate employees on the safe and compliant work practices associated with project activities.
• Completes other task as assigned

Administration and Communications Requirements

• Plans and manages work activities for themselves to accomplish project goals and objectives.
• Ensures H&S and environmental plans are comprehensive and effective in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Handles multiple priorities requiring frequent interpretation of programs and procedures.
• Interprets, explains, advises, and makes recommendations on moderately complex issues to CMT and contractor employees.
• Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide others.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively communicating with internal and external customers.
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally is a key priority.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft word, excel and power point programs.

Analytical and Technical Requirements

• Requires original and innovative thinking in developing results or recommending process improvement.
• Ability to analyze technical and regulatory information, make sound judgments, and provide prudent recommendations.
• Regularly make decisions that are covered by general methods and procedures requiring frequent interpretations of programs and processes.
• Conducts predictive trend analysis to determine corrective and preventative actions on negative indicators.
• Thorough knowledge in the field of health and safety, as well as general environmental regulations for the construction industry.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and procedures in areas i.e. high-risk activities: working at height, lifting & rigging, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, fire, deep excavation, confined space and hazardous materials, and other areas i.e. ergonomics, emergency preparedness, industrial hygiene and general safe work practices.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in EPC projects and/or the heavy construction industry.
• Safety certification such as Construction Health and Safety Engineer, Construction Health and Safety Technician, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Safety Management Specialist (SMS), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), or an equivalent industry-recognized certification.
• Proven track record of implementing, managing, and continuously improving construction safety programs with demonstrated safety performance achievements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, Safety Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Advanced degree in Safety Engineering, Occupational Safety, Industrial Safety, or a related discipline is highly desirable.
• Experience leading safety programs within complex EPC projects and/or heavy construction environments, with 10-15+ years of industry experience considered advantageous.

Additional Skills

• Strong knowledge of construction safety regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Ability to drive a proactive safety culture and influence safe work behaviors across project teams and contractors.
• Excellent problem-solving, risk assessment, and incident prevention capabilities.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working in multinational and multicultural project environments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is considered a strong asset.

Our Culture

At Fluence, our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate, collaborate, and lead with purpose, ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness, active listening, and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued, driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers' needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable, game-changing solutions that shape a brighter, more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset, pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.