Manager I, HSE at Worley, Cameron, LA
Manager I, HSE at Worley in Cameron, LA. Contract. Est. up to $130k. Apply with swipeandhired.
Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.
Purpose of the role
As Project HSE Lead, you will provide technical guidance, coordination, and leadership for project health, safety, and environmental activities. You will support project leadership and delivery teams in implementing effective HSE programs, managing operational risks, and meeting applicable company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
Reporting operationally to the Project Manager or Construction Manager, you will help integrate HSE considerations into project planning and execution. You will identify potential hazards, evaluate risks, and work collaboratively with project personnel to implement controls that prevent injuries, occupational illness, property damage, and environmental harm.
You will also provide direction and support to HSE personnel and project teams, helping establish clear expectations, maintain consistent standards, and build a culture where everyone takes responsibility for safe and responsible project delivery.
Core Responsibilities
You will be responsible for……
- Leading project HSE implementation: Coordinate and support the implementation of project-specific HSE plans, procedures, programs, and initiatives in alignment with Worley requirements, customer expectations, and applicable legislation and regulations.
- Identifying and managing risk: Work with project and construction teams to identify workplace hazards, assess operational risks, and implement effective controls. Promote proactive risk management throughout project planning, construction, and execution activities.
- Providing technical guidance: Advise Project Managers, Construction Managers, supervisors, and project personnel on HSE matters, helping teams interpret requirements and apply practical, risk-based solutions to day-to-day challenges.
- Promoting a proactive safety culture: Encourage workforce participation, personal accountability, hazard recognition, and open communication. Support safety observations, toolbox talks, pre-job briefings, and other initiatives that reinforce safe work practices.
- Monitoring project performance: Conduct or coordinate site inspections, HSE audits, compliance reviews, and performance assessments to verify that project activities meet established standards. Identify gaps, recommend corrective actions, and follow through to confirm effective resolution.
- Supporting incident management: Coordinate or contribute to incident reporting, investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive action plans. Communicate lessons learned and help teams apply improvements to prevent recurrence.
- Managing environmental responsibilities: Support the implementation of environmental controls and monitoring activities to minimize the impact of project operations. Promote compliance with environmental requirements and the prevention of spills, releases, waste-related issues, and other avoidable environmental harm.
- Strengthening contractor and workforce engagement: Work with contractors, subcontractors, and project personnel to communicate HSE expectations, assess compliance, and address unsafe conditions or practices in a timely and constructive manner.
- Maintaining HSE documentation and reporting: Prepare and review HSE reports, inspection findings, performance metrics, action registers, and other project records. Provide accurate, timely information to project leadership to support informed decisions and continuous improvement.
- Supporting project planning and execution: Participate in project and construction meetings, risk reviews, work planning sessions, and other relevant activities to ensure HSE considerations are incorporated into operational decisions and changing work conditions.
- Coordinating HSE resources and activities: Provide direction and day-to-day guidance to assigned HSE personnel, coordinate priorities, and support consistent implementation of project requirements across work areas and teams.
- Driving continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to improve HSE systems, processes, tools, and work practices. Share lessons learned, support improvement initiatives, and encourage the adoption of practical solutions that strengthen project performance.
- Communicating and influencing effectively: Prepare and deliver clear presentations, recommendations, and reports on complex HSE matters. Build constructive relationships with project leadership, customers, contractors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and achieve shared objectives.
- Supporting compliance and accountability: Help ensure that HSE activities align with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, project procedures, and contractual obligations. Escalate significant risks and unresolved concerns through the appropriate project channels.
What you’ll bring to the role
What you’ll bring to the role….. a strong combination of HSE expertise, project experience, practical leadership, and the ability to influence people at every level of a project organization. You will understand how to translate technical requirements into workable solutions in active project and construction environments, balancing operational demands with the responsibility to protect people and the environment.
Qualifications and experience
- A university degree in occupational health and safety, environmental management, engineering, a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Typically, seven or more years of relevant HSE experience, preferably supporting medium to large projects in the energy, chemicals, resources, construction, or industrial sectors.
- Demonstrated experience implementing and monitoring HSE programs in project or construction environments, with a clear understanding of how HSE requirements translate into field activities and operational decisions.
- Strong working knowledge of hazard identification, risk assessment, risk control, incident prevention, and workplace safety management practices.
- Experience conducting or coordinating site inspections, audits, incident investigations, compliance reviews, and corrective action follow-up.
- Familiarity with applicable occupational health and safety and environmental legislation, regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company management systems.
- Experience working with multidisciplinary project teams, contractors, subcontractors, and operational stakeholders to address HSE risks and improve performance.
- Experience providing technical direction, coordinating HSE activities, or guiding the work of HSE professionals and other project personnel.
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