HSE & Transportation Specialist - Reno, NV

Certarus Ltd.•Reno, NV

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSE & Transportation Specialist ensures compliance with health, safety, environmental, and transportation regulations by providing technical, operational, and administrative support for the Company’s HSE Management System across its operations. The position is based in the Reno, Nevada area and involves frequent travel to field and operations sites throughout the region, including HSE monitoring at client locations. The role reports directly to the HSE Manager. The position follows normal business hours while requiring readiness to support 24-hour operations. It involves daily regional travel between customer sites and Certarus regional hubs, with multi-day travel up to 20–25%. Certarus is a North American provider of low-carbon energy solutions, delivering compressed natural gas, renewable natural gas, and hydrogen to remote communities and industrial customers that are not connected to a pipeline. The company uses its specialty-trailer fleet to distribute lower- and zero-emission fuels and help customers reduce costs and environmental impact.

Requirements

At least 5 years of directly related work experience in an HSE or transportation compliance role.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Strong knowledge of FMCSA, DOT, OSHA, and/or MSHA regulations.
Experience implementing HSE and DOT policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
Demonstrated organizational skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn new computer programs quickly.

Nice To Haves

A valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker endorsements is encouraged, along with an excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert on OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, MSHA, EPA, and other federal and state regulations; identify applicable HSE requirements and advise management on compliance concerns.
Support adherence to company policies and regulations, collaborate with Regional Operations Managers on HSE and DOT policies and procedures, and develop and update HSE policies under the Manager’s guidance.
Support driving safety and transportation compliance programs; perform and verify route hazard assessments; conduct pre-trip audits and Hazmat inspections; review driving-related Hazard IDs, BBOs, and other risk assessments; provide HSE guidance to operations personnel; and support safety meetings.
Train employees and conduct in-cab practical evaluations and coaching as regulated by the Department of Transportation; communicate concerns about unsatisfactory or marginal driving skills to a supervisor and recommend remedial actions, equipment restrictions, and other corrective measures.
Advocate for driving safety programs and policies and serve as a key member of the Joint Health and Safety Committee.
Conduct regular field audits of Certarus facilities, equipment, and client-site operations; lead HSE and transportation prequalification meetings for new clients and audit existing clients.
Support and lead incident investigations, prepare reports, close out corrective actions, and liaise with clients and customers during investigations.
Track and report HSE and transportation compliance performance statistics and manage corrective actions through closure.
Assist hiring managers with employee onboarding, documentation, and recordkeeping; work on special projects; review hazard-app submissions and provide feedback; advise on Workers’ Compensation cases and safety-sensitive HR decisions; and perform other duties as assigned.