Principal HSE Specialist

Location: Port Sulphur, Louisiana, United States of America; work is located at a construction/industrial site

Company

hirify.global Sustainable Technology Solutions provides licensed process technologies, advisory services, technical expertise, energy transition solutions, design capabilities, and asset optimization solutions across the asset life cycle.

What you will do

• Implement and enforce HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines across assigned operations and projects.
• Promote safety culture through employee engagement, coaching, training, and proactive risk management.
• Conduct workplace inspections, audits, and assessments, and coordinate corrective actions.
• Lead incident investigations, determine root causes, prepare reports, and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
• Interpret HSE standards, codes, regulations, and client requirements while working with operations, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Manage HSE personnel and support teams, provide technical guidance, report performance metrics, and contribute to management reviews and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Safety, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive HSE 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, decision-making, written communication, and verbal communication skills.
• Leadership experience coordinating teams, resources, and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and HSE reporting systems.
• Ability to work at a construction/industrial site, including exposure to temperature extremes, extensive walking, ladders, scaffolding, elevated platforms, uneven surfaces, confined spaces, and required PPE.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lb and enter and exit the project site.

Nice to have

• 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.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position supporting hirify.global's Zero Harm and People First culture.
• Benefits may include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability coverage, and paid time off.
• Flexible work schedule may be available.
• Professional training, development, and career advancement opportunities are supported.
• Work also includes standard office activities such as sitting or standing for extended periods, meetings, and repetitive keyboard and mouse use.