HSSE&Q Field Support Advisor

Fugro•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HSSE&Q Field Support Advisor works in alignment with the respective Business Partner to directly support operational activities and projects at worksites. The role champions cultural transition, compliance, and continual improvement while promoting Fugro’s commitment to health, safety, security, environmental protection, and quality. Approximately 80% of the work is in the field, with travel as required or assigned—including extended periods on land and offshore—for project site visits, inspections, incident investigations, client meetings, and other HSSE-related functions. The advisor provides HSSE expertise and practical support to managers, employees, stakeholders, contractors, and project teams. The role includes coaching and mentoring, client engagement, risk management, audits and investigations, project documentation, learning-team facilitation, and other operational support. The position monitors compliance with applicable regulations, standards, and procedures and supports effective risk controls and continual improvement. Fugro describes its culture as grounded in delivering, preparing for tomorrow, doing what is right, and building trust. The company offers on-the-job learning, LinkedIn Learning access, business and technical training, leadership development programs, flexible work models, and a comprehensive benefits package intended to offer choices for employees and their families.

Requirements

Authorization to work in the United States without restrictions.
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least five years of experience in an HSSE role, preferably in a similar industry or an operations management role.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable record.
Valid Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC), or the ability to obtain one.
Willingness and ability to travel as required or assigned, including extended periods on land and offshore.
Relevant knowledge of regulations and standards affecting Fugro worksites, including OSHA, DOT, EPA, NFPA, and ISO 9001/14001/45001.
Strong knowledge of offshore safety requirements.
Strong computer skills and fluency in common business software applications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or Risk Management.
HSSE certification, such as NEBOSH or IOSH.

Responsibilities

Lead by example and prioritize quality, health and safety, security, and environmental protection.
Provide technical HSSE expertise and guidance to management, employees, and stakeholders, and serve as a resource for HSSE questions and concerns.
Directly support field operations through coaching and mentoring, client engagements, risk management, audits, investigations, project documentation, learning-team facilitation, and other support activities.
Monitor and influence compliance with HSSE regulations, standards, and procedures, and communicate requirements and expectations to employees and contractors at worksites, including through hazard observations.
Conduct spot verifications of project risk controls to assess their effectiveness.
Collaborate with project teams to develop and implement risk assessment and management strategies for project changes, processes, and activities.
Conduct regular inspections and audits of worksites, equipment, and processes to identify hazards, risks, and non-compliance.
Ensure work complies with company and industry standards, QHSSE policy, and local regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.