Job Description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood currently has an opportunity for a Project HSSE Manager. Reporting to the VP HSSE Minerals and Metals, North America, this position is located at our project site in Saskatchewan. This role has overall responsibility to provide positive leadership on HSSE issues and necessary guidance and support to ensure efficient Health, Safety, Security and Environmental (HSSE) management on the project in line with Wood, Client and Regulatory Requirements. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain the effectiveness and continued development of the project HSSE management plan and provide direction and support to its application on the project
• Assisting in the development and administration of project HSSE team to create a positive safety culture
• Provide leadership and direction to project HSSE team
• Provide expert advice and support to project management in matters related to HSSE
• Provide assistance and guidance to project and construction management teams regarding staffing, planning, and execution strategies for HSSE activities on the project.
• With input from all relevant parties, prepare and maintain the project HSSE Execution Plan, reflecting the scope of work and risk profile
• Implement an assurance strategy to monitor compliance against the project HSSE Execution Plan and HSSE procedures
• Assist and advise the Project Manager and Construction Manager in meeting the project HSSE objectives
• Be aware of all current occupational HSE legislation, codes of practices, and HSSE procedures to be operated within project scope of work
• Establish a working relationship with the Client and Contractor HSSE Representative, and enlist services and facilities when required
• Ensure an adequate interface with relevant stakeholders (such as contractors, Client, and regulatory authorities in matters related to HSSE)
• Coordinating production and distribution of all HSSE statistical information for the projects on a monthly, quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc basis and undertaking data analysis in order to identify project safety trends
• Examine HSSE trends and propose actions to prevent recurrence of incidents, accidents, and near-misses.
• Advise project management on current and future legislation affecting work done under the contract.
• Highlight HSSE issue and make recommendations (based on reports, audits, and incident analysis) to be implemented to enhance HSSE performance
• Ensure maintenance of the site HSSE Orientation Program
• Provide HSSE support, guidance and leadership to contractor management, supervision and craft
• Participate and if required facilitate in Root Cause Analysis of major incidents;
• Interface with all project stakeholders to facilitate open and accurate HSSE communication

Skills / Qualifications

• Nationally recognized Health and Safety certification and/or Degree in Occupational Safety & Health or related field
• 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience in a Project HSSE Leadership position
• At least 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 related experience in mining industry; 15 years of heavy construction projects with experience in Brownfield projects
• Formal education and training in Occupational Health, Safety, Environment and Risk Management
• Sound knowledge and experience in emergency response, occupational health, incident investigation, risk management, and behavioral based safety
• Extensive experience in the overseeing and monitoring implementation of HSSE Management System and HSSE Plans by contractors and subcontractors on site to ensure effective control of risks
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of tools, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Proven leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and presentation skills with fluency in English
• Extensive working knowledge of OSHA Regulations and Reporting requirements
• First Aid/CPR/AED training preferred
• Due to the large percentage of time spent in the field, candidates must be able to perform physical activities such as extended periods of walking in areas of uneven ground conditions in varying environmental conditions, climbing stairs, scaffolds and ladders, entering confined spaces and excavations. Additionally, extended periods of time are also spent driving around the construction footprint in a four-wheel drive pick-up truck over varying, sometimes very rough terrain with frequent need to access/egress vehicle to check on status of work
• Authorization to lawfully work in Canada without sponsorship from Wood is required

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.

Diversity Statement (EEO)

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

John Wood Group