Site Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specialist

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Site Health, Safety, Security & Environment Specialist for our Questa, NM location. In this role you will support the site team by developing, implementing, monitoring and continuously improving WSP’s health, safety, security and environment (HSSE) programs and procedures.  You will ensure compliance with Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements and client policies and procedures. Be involved in projects with our Mining Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Your Impact

• Maintain familiarity with client and WSP policies and procedures and develop site specific HSSE programs to meet these policies and procedures
• Prepare general and specialized (high hazard) permits to work for routine and non-routine site operations and maintenance activities
• Monitor subcontractor safety with the assistance of the Site Manager, Site Lead Maintenance Technician and the Site Lead Operator
• Prepare Job Safety Environment Analysis (JSEA) or similar documentation and assist operations and maintenance crews with the preparation of documentation.
• Conduct investigations and root cause analysis to improve process safety and to make resolution recommendations. Implement corrective/preventive actions and continuous improvement activities as directed. 
• Maintain HSSE management system reporting requirements for site documentation.
• Ensure operations and maintenance work is performed within the framework of the HSSE programs on site and documentation required for work is completed and maintained for required periods. 
• Maintain and update site personnel required training and fitness for duty status. 
• Coordinate training requirements for visitors and new employees to site. Setup, use and maintain training and documentation systems as required by WSP USA Inc. and client.
• Participate in client training seminars as needed. Attend meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Respond to emergency situations during or after normal work hours for the purpose of resolving immediate HSSE concerns.
• Identify and report potential and existing site hazards, incidents, potential Fatal Risk Controls, and pSIF’s
• Lead site personnel to document site hazards, incidents, injuries and Fatal Risk Control variances
• Assist Site Manager with routine industrial and hazardous waste management activities such as waste inventories, vendor scheduling and waste haul oversight, and manifest tracking and filing, as necessary
• Participate in and prepare HSSE audits, inspections and routine surveys including drafting audit documentation, tracking corrective actions, and monitoring trends of audit activities 
• Guide site personnel participation in the WSP USA Inc iSIMS system
• Participate in site meetings and handoff meetings
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certified Safety Professional OR plant operations HSSE experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge and experience with applicable Federal and State HSSE regulations
• Ability to obtain a 40-hour OSHA HazWOPER certificate or have a current certificate  
• Safe operation of all site-specific mobile equipment and a company vehicle
• Excellent understanding of Health and Safety practices and mechanical aptitude
• Ability to respond, as necessary, on a timely basis to health, safety, security and environment incidents and near misses
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, and technology
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Required use of correct PPE, including safety glasses, hard hat, hearing protection, high visibility clothing, steel-toed work boot