Senior HSEQ Advisor

Sedgman • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Sedgman is seeking an experienced Senior HSEQ Advisor to join its North American team, based in Phoenix, USA, or Vancouver, Canada. The role provides regional HSEQ support to projects and business activities across the Americas, from tender and project establishment through execution and operations. Reporting to the Group Manager HSE, the Senior HSEQ Advisor works with regional leadership, project teams and HSEQ personnel to strengthen systems, manage risk, improve assurance and support consistent HSEQ performance. The position combines hands-on project support with regional HSEQ governance, including project mobilisation, audits and assurance, investigations, risk assessments, system improvement and coaching teams in the practical application of Sedgman requirements. Travel to project and business locations across the Americas is required.

Requirements

• Degree, diploma or recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, or a related discipline.
• At least 7 years of HSEQ experience in construction, mining, mineral processing, heavy industry or another high-risk environment.
• Experience operating at a senior HSEQ advisory or supervisory level.
• Knowledge of relevant Canadian and US HSEQ regulatory requirements, including familiarity with MSHA.
• Experience supporting project establishment and mobilisation.
• Strong capability in HSEQ risk management, assurance, auditing and incident investigation.
• Strong communication, reporting and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Confidence to operate independently and provide practical HSEQ advice across multiple projects and priorities.
• Willingness to travel throughout the Americas.

Nice To Haves

• Professional designation such as CSP, CRSP or equivalent.
• Lead Auditor qualifications across ISO 45001, ISO 14001 or ISO 9001.
• MSHA trainer certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior HSEQ advice and support to regional leadership, project teams and business development activities across the Americas.
• Support establishment and mobilisation of new projects, including developing HSEQ Management Plans, risk registers and procedures, and conducting readiness activities.
• Conduct and coordinate HSEQ audits, inspections, reviews and assurance activities across regional projects and business operations.
• Monitor compliance with relevant legislative, client and Sedgman HSEQ requirements, and support close-out of findings and corrective actions.
• Support implementation and continual improvement of Sedgman HSEQ management systems, standards, procedures and tools.
• Support incident investigations, including review of investigations, causal analysis, corrective actions and communication of lessons learned.
• Facilitate risk assessments and support management of significant HSEQ risks and critical controls.
• Coordinate, analyse and report regional HSEQ performance information, identifying trends, recurring issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Support project teams in establishing training and competency requirements, and develop or deliver HSEQ awareness and training where required.
• Guide and coach HSEQ personnel, project leaders and employees in applying HSEQ systems and requirements.
• Support subcontractor and supplier HSEQ prequalification, evaluation and assurance activities.
• Support Sedgman's Quality Management System, including ISO auditing, compliance activities, document reviews and client contractor-management portals.
• Support community, social and stakeholder commitments and engagement activities where required.
• Travel to project and business locations across the Americas to provide project establishment, specialist, assurance or short-term HSEQ support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior