HSSE Area Manager

Fermi Inc•Amarillo, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The HSSE Area Manager leads day-to-day HSSE oversight for the gas-fired power generation and general site scope, including civil, structural, and balance-of-plant work, at the Fermi Matador construction project. Reporting to the HSSE Manager, this field-based leader implements the site HSSE Management System within the assigned area, supervises field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors, and ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance at the work face. The role protects the workforce across gas systems, heavy civil, and commissioning activities while supporting project schedule needs. The position oversees HSSE program implementation, field inspections and audits, incident investigations, contractor compliance, workforce training, environmental coordination, emergency preparedness, and performance reporting. It also manages hazards involving natural gas systems, high-energy piping, pressure testing, heavy civil and site works, cranes and critical lifts, commissioning, and energization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
7+ years of construction HSSE experience, including 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 construction standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and hold accountable personnel at all levels, from craft to executive.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders/stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 500/510 trainer credential.
CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) certification.
Demonstrated experience overseeing safety for power generation, oil and gas, or heavy-civil construction.
Experience on combined-cycle or simple-cycle power generation, oil and gas, or heavy-civil/heavy-industrial construction.
Familiarity with process safety concepts, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and plant commissioning/startup safety.
Additional BCSP credentials.
Familiarity with digital safety/observation and workforce-tracking systems.

Responsibilities

Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area, ensuring alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner/EPC requirements.
Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor and zone coverage and ensure consistent enforcement across shifts.
Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits, and safe work practices at the work face.
Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on area environmental compliance touchpoints, including spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting.
Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
Track leading and lagging indicators and report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
Manage hazards associated with natural gas systems, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and gas turbine/balance-of-plant construction, commissioning, and energization.
Oversee earthworks, excavation and trenching, concrete operations, structural steel, and site logistics and traffic management across the general site scope.
Ensure controls for cranes, rigging, and critical lifts, including lift planning, ground-condition assessment, and exclusion zones.
Coordinate hazardous-energy and process-safety controls during system walkdowns, first-fire, and startup in partnership with commissioning leads.