Job Overview:
The HSE Safety Inspector is a field-based safety oversight position responsible for providing active health, safety, and environmental leadership across multiple industrial and construction environments, including refineries, pulp and paper facilities, and heavy industrial projects. This role focuses on high-risk work activities, including excavation and trenching, rigging and material handling, confined space entry, and critical lift planning and execution.
The HSE Safety Inspector conducts in-depth jobsite inspections, risk assessments and audits, develops task-specific safety plans, and works directly with operations, supervision, and craft personnel to ensure work is performed safely and in compliance with regulatory and company requirements. This position plays a key role in hazard identification, job planning, and safety coaching, while reinforcing a strong Stop Work Authority and proactive safety culture.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Provide field safety oversight for high-risk activities including:Excavation and trenchingRigging and material handlingConfined space entryCrane and critical lift operationsConduct routine and task-specific jobsite safety inspections and audits to identify hazards and verify complianceReview, develop, and approve JSAs, confined space plans, excavation plans, and critical lift plans prior to executionCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and deliver HSE training programs and awareness campaigns.Monitor the implementation of corrective actions and verify their effectiveness.Verify proper implementation of engineering controls, PPE, and safe work practicesSupport operations during work execution by providing real-time coaching and intervention when unsafe conditions or behaviors are observedExercise and reinforce Stop Work Authority when conditions pose an imminent riskInvestigate incidents, near misses, and safety observations to determine root causes and recommend corrective actionsDeliver safety awareness training and field-based coaching, including:JSAs and job planningBehavior-Based Observations (BBOs)Stop Work expectationsRigging/material handlingTrack corrective actions to closure and verify effectivenessServe as a safety liaison between field operations, management, and clientsMaintain current knowledge of OSHA regulations, industry standards, and client-specific safety requirements
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor’s degree in Occupational safety & health, Environmental Science, Construction Management, or related field preferredMinimum 5-10 years of field-based HSE experience supporting industrial construction, maintenance, or heavy civil operationsStrong working knowledge of OSHA regulations, including:Excavation and trenching (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P)Cranes, rigging, and lifting operationsConfined space (construction and general industry)Demonstrated experience performing jobsite safety inspections, hazard assessments, and work-site auditsAbility to read and interpret lift plans, excavation designs, confined space permits, and JSAsExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage field personnel at all levelsMust have a competent/qualified persons certification on:Excavations/trench safetyDepartment of transportation (Highway and ROW)Confined space supervisor
Preferred Qualifications
Safety certifications such as CSP, CHST, ASP, COSM or equivalentExperience supporting ROW, refinery, pulp and paper, petrochemical, or energy industry operationsHands-on experience developing:Confined Space Entry plans and permitsCritical Lift PlansExcavation and trenching safety plansExperience delivering safety awareness training, toolbox talks, and job briefingsProficiency with safety reporting, inspection, and corrective action tracking systemsStrong knowledge of JSAs, BBOs (Behavior-Based Observations), Stop Work Authority, and safety leadership principlesPhysical Demands
Frequent walking, including on uneven surfaces Climbing of stairs and laddersModerate stress due to regular deadlines and daily challengesAbility to lift up to 50 lbs.Work in inclement weather, including hot and cold extremesDaily driving for up to 8 hours as necessary
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