Deputy Director, HSSE

Venture Global LNG•Plaquemines Parish, LA, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A HSSE Deputy Director at Venture Global would likely play a critical role in supporting the overall Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) strategy and operations for their LNG facilities. This would involve a blend of strategic planning, implementation, and oversight, working closely with various departments and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in an applicable field of study, often in engineering, occupational health and safety, environmental science, or a related discipline.
Significant experience (often 15+ years, potentially more for a Deputy Director role) in HSSE management within the oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial sectors, particularly with LNG operations.
Strong understanding of HSSE regulations, standards, and best practices.
Experience with HSSE management systems (e.g., ISO 45001, ISO 14001).
Proficiency in incident investigation methodologies (e.g., TapRoot).
Knowledge of process safety management (PSM) principles.
Excellent leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of an organization.
Strong organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

Assisting in the development and implementation of HSSE strategies aligned with company goals and industry best practices.
Translating strategic objectives into actionable plans for various site operations.
Driving continuous improvement in HSSE processes, systems, and overall culture.
Providing leadership, support, and advice to site leadership and line management on all HSSE matters.
Overseeing the development and improvement of HSSE operational standards.
Ensuring sufficient processes and resources are in place to identify and manage business risks in all HSSE areas.
Managing and executing site safety strategy and operational action plans in collaboration with operations.
Ensuring compliance with relevant legal, regulatory (e.g., USCG, TWIC, federal, state, local), and internal/industry safety requirements.
Monitoring and auditing to support compliance with procedures, policies, and regulations.
Working with external agencies, lenders, and clients on HSSE-related audits.
Providing support and guidance on incident investigations, particularly for significant incidents.
Overseeing the closure of identified corrective actions from investigations.
Supporting the development and implementation of the company's safety culture and behavioral-based safety (BBS) programs.
Participating in and overseeing HSSE training programs for employees and contractors.
Promoting a proactive safety mindset throughout the organization.
Potentially managing or supporting the site emergency response function and Emergency Response Team (ERT) members.
Assisting with emergency response drills and severe weather/hurricane planning.
Managing or overseeing the site-level HSSE Management software (e.g., for incident reporting, BBS, Job Safety Analysis, Permit to Work).
Supporting the HSSE elements of the contractor management program, including tender and pre-qualification stages, and conducting contractor audits.
Potentially stewarding the annual HSSE budget for the facility.