Manager - Health, Safety, and Environmental

Kualoa Ranch Hawai'i Human Resources•Kaneohe, HI

2d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Manager leads the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Kualoa Ranch’s health, safety, and environmental program across Tours & Recreation, Agriculture & Land Management, Film/Production, Facilities & Maintenance, and administrative services. The role establishes systems and protocols to embed health, safety, and environmental practices throughout ranch operations, from field work and guest interactions to production sets. The HSE Manager works across departments to promote consistent standards and measurable improvement aligned with the ranch’s values. This is a full-time, on-site role based at Kualoa Ranch in Kaʻaʻawa, Oʻahu, with regular field presence. Some flexibility is required for off-hours inspections, training sessions, or responding to incidents and emergencies. The position involves traversing uneven terrain and working outdoors in variable conditions, including heat and rain.

Requirements

At least 5 years of progressively responsible HSE, safety, or occupational health experience; multi-operational experience is preferred.
A proven track record of building and implementing HSE systems, programs, and processes.
Experience with digital tools for incident tracking, audits, training management, and data dashboards.
Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills, including the ability to influence across functions without direct authority.
Working knowledge of OSHA, Hawai‘i labor standards, and relevant environmental regulations.
Demonstrated experience conducting hazard analyses and incident investigations and implementing corrective actions.
Ability to traverse uneven terrain across field, forest, and production areas.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds as needed during inspections or training.
Comfort working outdoors in variable environmental conditions, including heat, rain, and uneven terrain.
Ability to recognize hazards visually and auditorily, communicate clearly, and maintain field presence.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Professional certification such as CSP, CHST, NEBOSH, OSHA 30, or equivalent.
Experience in tourism/hospitality, agriculture/land operations, film/production, or guest-experience environments.
Experience designing or deploying computer-based training and blended learning programs.
Familiarity with mobile audit tools, dashboards, and other HSE technology solutions.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain a unified HSE Management System with protocols tailored to the ranch’s varied operations.
Design and roll out HSE processes, procedures, and safe work practices to support operational alignment and reduce risk.
Partner with department managers to embed HSE in project planning, execution, and ongoing operations.
Facilitate the HSE Steering/Safety Committee, coordinate departmental representatives, schedule meetings, and follow up on action items.
Design and deliver new-hire HSE orientation and site-specific inductions for employees.
Develop and manage computer-based training modules, micro-learning refreshers, in-field coaching, and job-specific safety briefings.
Reinforce training through behavioral observation, feedback, auditing, and coaching programs.
Lead HSE communications, including signage, campaigns, safety recognitions, near-miss stories, and culture-building activities.
Oversee incident, injury, illness, and near-miss reporting; ensure timely recording, root-cause investigation, and corrective and preventive action tracking.
Establish standardized workflows for HSE documentation, review, and closure of actions across departments.
Develop dashboards and leadership reports covering leading and lagging indicators, trends, and departmental performance.
Mentor departmental managers in incident investigations, behavioral observations, job hazard analyses, and field-level hazard assessments.
Conduct inspections, hazard assessments, job-site evaluations, and environmental audits across ranch operations.
Review and maintain HSE policies, standard operating procedures, and safe work procedures to reflect operational needs and regulatory obligations.
Ensure contractor, vendor, and film-crew compliance through onboarding, orientation, performance oversight, and auditing.
Lead emergency preparedness and response planning, including drills, evacuation, first aid, and readiness for natural hazards such as severe weather and wildfire.
Optimize existing HSE tracking and training systems for use across departments.
Identify and implement technology solutions, such as mobile inspection apps, QR-code checklists, dashboards, and automated alerts.
Coordinate with HR, IT, and departmental leads to integrate HSE data into broader business systems.
Foster employee ownership of safety and environmental practices, recognize proactive behaviors, and communicate improvements.
Use data, trend analysis, and feedback to drive improvements in processes, performance, and culture.
Present quarterly HSE summaries to executive leadership, including performance, key risks, improvement initiatives, and resource needs.