HSE Manager

TL;DR

HSE Manager (OSHA 1926/1910): Provide onsite health, safety, and environmental support across construction and operational phases of a large microgrid project with an accent on OSHA compliance, safety culture, and seamless transition from construction through commissioning into long-term operations. Focus on leading safety initiatives, conducting inspections and root cause analyses, and driving corrective/preventive actions to improve safety outcomes.

Location: Abilene, Texas (onsite)

Company

hirify.global delivers a large microgrid project requiring onsite HSSE support across construction and operations.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain a proactive safety culture for the project site.
• Develop safety performance metrics and targets; analyze trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide guidance during construction, coordinating with contractors, site managers, and third-party vendors.
• Review and approve construction safety plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and contractor safety programs.
• Conduct regular site inspections/audits, facilitate toolbox talks and emergency drills, and document incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and oversee safe commissioning and transition to operational safety programs aligned with OSHA 1910.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in HSSEQ management systems or equivalent.
• Strong experience in both construction and operational safety, preferably in industrial, energy infrastructure, or data center environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and OSHA 29 CFR 1910 standards.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action planning.
• Ability to work in field conditions with flexible schedules, including exposure to extreme temperatures, wind, precipitation, and working at heights.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

Nice to have

• Professional certifications such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST).
• Experience with data analysis and safety performance reporting tools.
• Familiarity with workplace hygiene practices (noise monitoring, ergonomics, exposure testing).

Culture & Benefits

• Onsite HSSE role covering both construction and long-term operations.
• Hands-on safety leadership with daily briefings, audits, and emergency drills.
• Emphasis on ethical behavior, safety accountability, and proactive safety culture.
• Training operations personnel in hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency procedures.

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess HSSE experience, OSHA 1926/1910 knowledge, and ability to lead safety initiatives onsite.
• Discussion of experience with incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive action planning.