HSSE Director

Blue Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built by constructing plants in a factory on an assembly line, then transporting and assembling them at the site. This approach cuts costs by over 60% and brings plants online in just three years. They also pair natural gas with nuclear at their sites to provide energy faster. The company's mission is to make nuclear energy abundant, affordable, and repeatable at a global scale, using proven reactor designs and existing sites for a faster regulatory approval path. The HSSE Director will build and lead an HSSE department, including the practices, procedures, documents, and systems required of an Owner company. This role owns HSSE at the PoV project following the development of Blue Energy's company-wide systems, standards, and documentation. The Director will interface with BE personnel, contractors, suppliers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders. The scope of work involves developing the HSSE program for the Blue Energy PoV project and leading it long-term, specifically from the Owner's perspective for the Owner HSSE program and Owner requirements for partners.

Requirements

Relevant certifications: CSP, CIH, NEBOSH, CHMM, CPP, or equivalent.
10–15+ years of progressive HSSE leadership experience, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
Experience in high-risk industries (energy, construction, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, chemicals, etc.) preferred.
Demonstrated experience building HSSE programs from the ground up.
Demonstrated experience leading cultural safety integration.
Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, DHS, ISO standards, and other regulatory frameworks.
Ability to implement systems and develop forms and procedures, and to handle the practical, “nuts and bolts” work of standing up a functioning program.
Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and risk-management abilities.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and lead cross-functional teams.

Nice To Haves

Experience in high-risk industries (energy, construction, manufacturing, logistics, transportation, chemicals, etc.)

Responsibilities

Develop and execute the HSSE strategic plan, aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Lead the design and implementation of HSSE policies, systems, and frameworks.
Develop and implement HSSE requirements and guidelines for BE, and requirements specific to the PoV project, including Site-Specific Safety Plan (SSSP), standard practices and forms (JSAs, incident reports, etc.), reporting cadence requirements, statistical gathering, recording, compiling, and reporting systems, record-keeping and reporting systems, and other requirements and good practices to ensure a safe environment and robust reporting and record-keeping.
Develop standard requirements for partners (suppliers and contractors).
Develop the HSSE staffing plan for the PoV project, including standard forms, reporting requirements, and the structure and framework for HSSE-related information, record-keeping, and reporting.
Partner with senior leadership to integrate HSSE considerations into business planning and operational decision-making.
Participate on the Corporate HSSE Panel as a key member and primary contributor to agenda items and meeting materials.
Oversee occupational health and safety programs to ensure safe working environments.
Establish standards and procedures to prevent workplace incidents, injuries, and illnesses.
Lead root-cause investigations for significant incidents and drive corrective and preventive actions.
Ensure compliance with all OSHA requirements, including record retention, organization, and reporting.
Develop and direct corporate security programs, including physical security, access control, emergency response, and asset protection.
Work with internal and external stakeholders (security vendors, law enforcement, crisis teams) to mitigate security risks.
Ensure compliance with environmental laws, permits, waste management practices, emissions standards, and reporting requirements.
Champion initiatives that reduce environmental impact, enhance sustainability, and support good environmental practices and community relations.
Comply, at minimum, with all local, state, and federal environmental requirements.
Support and monitor partners’ implementation of the SWPPP and other environmental mitigation and control activities.
Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
Oversee HSSE audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting of HSSE performance metrics to stakeholders.
Foster a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, coaching, and communication.
Oversee development and delivery of HSSE training programs at the site level and companywide.
Coordinate with partners to integrate their HSSE programs with BE requirements.
Influence teams at all levels to adopt safe and environmentally responsible behaviors.
Lead leading-indicator management and initiatives, including JSAs and other tools to reinforce HSSE culture on an ongoing basis, safety recognition initiatives, and a near-miss program that encourages reporting of potentially unsafe conditions in a no-blame, no-negative-consequence environment.
Lead emergency preparedness, business continuity planning, and crisis response programs.
Coordinate drills, simulations, and readiness assessments.
Identify local emergency resources in the SSSP.
Track HSSE KPIs, analyze trends, and identify opportunities for improvement.
Present performance dashboards and reports to Project leadership, BE corporate leadership, and the Board as needed.
Assist in risk assessment and management.
Assist in recruitment as needed.
Assist the Project Manager and project team as needed to reduce or mitigate risks.
Ensure partner compliance with HSSE requirements.
Coordinate with third parties and neighboring stakeholders.
Participate in scheduling activities.
Develop and manage the HSSE budget.
Develop and manage records and reporting organization, in coordination with document control.