Site Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Officer

ANDRITZ AG•Pointe Claire, LA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Site HSE Officer is assigned to a construction work site in Canada and supports the site team in maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring project compliance. The position combines site-office documentation with on-site work and collaborates with the Site Manager, Supervisors, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Administrator. Site-team size and assignment duration vary depending on project scope. The role follows a 14/7 schedule: seven days on day shift, seven days on night shift, followed by seven days off. The Officer ensures site HSE requirements are fulfilled according to company standards, customer requirements, government regulations, and the applicable HSE plan. The Officer also supports the Site Manager with HSE management and safety-instruction implementation, and serves as the main local liaison with the customer's HSE organization and provincial regulatory agencies.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in HSE management at a construction site or in heavy industries.
University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent.
Knowledge of provincial construction safety legislation.
Experience working in a unionized environment.
Strong spoken and written communication skills at all organizational levels.
Leadership skills and ability to work as part of a team toward company goals.
Proven auditor and trainer skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis expertise, sound judgment, initiative, and creativity.
Willingness to travel and flexibility with the work schedule.
Legal status to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on construction sites; hydro power plant experience is an asset.

Responsibilities

Ensure fulfillment of HSE requirements at construction sites in accordance with the HSE plan, company standards, customer requirements, and government regulations.
Support the Site Manager in HSE management and implementation of safety instructions for workers and partners.
Serve as the main local liaison with the customer's HSE organization and provincial regulatory agencies.
Prepare weekly and monthly HSE statistics reports.
Assist with implementing and updating the health, safety, and environmental plan.
Assist with identifying risks and defining control measures, including safe work procedures and Job Safety Analyses.
Conduct and record regular safety checks and inspections.
Assist with toolbox talks.
Coordinate the safety committee.
Record and investigate accidents and incidents, and perform root cause analyses on HSE issues.
Coordinate health, safety, and environmental aspects of site activities.
Provide introductory and site-specific HSE training, and coordinate required safety training on site.
Coordinate First Aid rescue, First Aid responders, and fire protection programs.
Propose immediate corrections for HSE deficiencies and verify that corrective actions are effective.
Ensure OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001, and COR programs are maintained at the site.
Support internal audits at construction sites and facilities and coordinate external audits.
Coordinate with Workers Compensation as required.
Collaborate with the HSE Advisor on business updates to the HSE Management System.