Director of Health Safety and Environment (HSE)

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Director of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) for our Earth & Environment Business Line. The Director of HSE will provide support to business operations and the project teams across WSP USA in the Earth & Environment business line.  This position is a Vice President level position reporting to the US Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Leader. The candidate may work out of any WSP US office.  

The HSE Director is a leadership role responsible for partnering with operations to ensure a safe and compliant work environment, promoting a culture of caring, and minimizing HSE risks across Earth & Environment. The HSE Director will promote alignment of HSE strategies with US and Global programs and will be accountable for the effective delivery of HSE Regional Action Plans. 

Be a part of growing team of leaders, pioneers, and engineers with huge global support to accelerate your career to new heights.  WSP is a happy and healthy work environment with a great attitude towards flexibility, support, inclusion, balance, and promoting leading innovation.
 

Your Impact

• Support the US HSEQ team on initiatives and governance.
• Responsible for partnering with Earth & Environment Business Line leadership in meeting WSP’s HSE Goals and Objectives. 
• Manage a team of HSE professionals supporting various aspects of Earth & Environment HSE programs.
• Provides key contact for client related HSE issues within their scope of authority. Develops and fosters relationships with clients and the operational sectors.
• Leads strategic planning, development, review and implementation of Earth & Environment HSE initiatives, training programs, policies, and processes. 
• Leads the HSE Committee program within Earth & Environment.
• Produces HSE communications such as newsletters and campaigns.
• Develop and deliver training courses within areas of expertise.
• Provides HSE change management support. 
• Supports compliance of the Quality program. 
• Lead / support investigations into near misses, incidents, and OSHA/MSHA Recordable and Reportable injuries or illnesses.  
• Conduct periodic visits of project sites to review HSE performance and provide HSE support. 
• Provide HSE project oversight, review of site-specific HSE plans and programmatic safety issues. 
• Review International travel planning submittals and approve in coordination with operations. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Operates with significant autonomy, makes complex decisions in consultation with internal and external stakeholders, as appropriate. 
  
   

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Possess strong interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with a broad range of individuals, from field technicians to senior management.
• Able to effectively communicate with employees, management, and external stakeholders on HSE matters.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Broad knowledge of safety and occupational health principles, methods, and techniques. 
• Strong familiarity and knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and CFR 1926
• Skilled in accident and incident investigation. 
• Skilled in recognizing hazardous or potentially hazardous conditions, developing measures to eliminate or control these conditions and effectively communicating the appropriate measures to resolve these problems is essential. 
• Travel 20%
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or related Sciences preferred
• 15+ years in HSE related environment. 
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Valid driver license
   

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) credential and/or a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) or equivalent preferred.  

 

 

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, vot