HSE & Transportation Specialist - Reno, NV

USA Career•Reno, NV

11d•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 requires frequent regional travel to Certarus field and operations sites, including HSE monitoring at client locations. It reports directly to the HSE Manager. The role normally follows business hours while remaining available 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%. The Specialist supports regulatory compliance, company policies and procedures, driving safety and transportation programs, driver training, audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action tracking. The role also supports onboarding, safety-sensitive HR decisions, client incident investigations, and other projects as assigned.

Requirements

At least 5 years of directly related work experience in an HSE/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 ability to learn new computer programs quickly.

Nice To Haves

A valid Class A CDL with Hazmat and Tanker Endorsement, which Specialists are encouraged to maintain.
An excellent driving record.

Responsibilities

Serve as a technical expert on OSHA, DOT, FMCSA, MSHA, EPA, and other applicable federal and state regulations; identify and implement relevant HSE regulatory requirements and advise management on compliance concerns.
Support adherence to company policies and regulations governing Certarus operations.
Work with Regional Operations Managers to design, implement, and maintain HSE and DOT policies and procedures; develop and update HSE policies under the Manager’s guidance.
Support the Company’s Driving Safety and Transportation Compliance Programs.
Perform and verify route hazard assessments to help ensure drivers avoid existing and potential hazards.
Conduct pre-trip audits and Hazmat inspections before assets depart from a hub.
Review driving-related Hazard IDs, BBOs, and other driving-related risk assessments with regional teams.
Provide HSE support and guidance to operations personnel and support corporate and site-level safety meetings.
Train new and existing employees and conduct in-cab practical driving evaluations and coaching as regulated by the Department of Transportation.
Identify and monitor drivers with unsatisfactory or marginal driving skills, communicate concerns to a supervisor, and recommend remedial actions, equipment restrictions, and other corrective measures.
Support and advocate driving safety programs and policies; 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, and close out corrective actions.
Track and report statistics related to HSE and transportation compliance performance.
Assist hiring managers with employee onboarding, documentation, and recordkeeping.
Complete special projects under the guidance of the Manager.
Liaise with client and customer entities to support incident investigations.
Track corrective actions and manage them through to closure.
Review hazards submitted through the hazard ID app and provide feedback on each submission.
Advise on Workers’ Compensation cases and safety-sensitive HR decisions.
Perform other duties as assigned.