About this position
HSSE Director
Location: Amarillo/Hybrid
Reports To: VP Operations
Department: Health, Safety, Security & Environment
Rev 11/2025
Job Summary
The HSSE Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for all Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental aspects of large-scale energy and civil infrastructure projects. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and corporate policies while fostering a proactive safety culture across all project phases.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and implement HSSE strategy aligned with project objectives.
- Establish HSSE performance metrics and reporting systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and safety culture.
Compliance & Governance
- Ensure adherence to local, national, and international HSSE regulations.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and governance reviews.
- Interface with regulatory bodies and manage incident reporting.
Risk Management
- Identify hazards and implement mitigation measures.
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analysis.
- Monitor leading and lagging indicators for proactive risk control.
Training & Development
- Design and deliver HSSE training programs for employees and contractors.
- Promote competency development and onboarding for HSSE personnel.
- Champion behavioral safety programs.
Project Integration
- Embed HSSE requirements in EPCM contracts and project execution plans.
- Oversee contractor HSSE performance and pre-qualification.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response plans.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
Experience: Minimum 10 years in HSSE leadership roles within energy or civil infrastructure projects.
Certifications: NEBOSH, CSP, ASP, or equivalent.
Skills: Strong leadership, analytical, and stakeholder management skills; ability to influence at all levels.
Core Competencies
Strategic Thinking
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
Regulatory Knowledge
Leadership & Communication
Continuous Improvement