Job Type
Full-time
Description
The HSSE Area Manager - Gas and Site leads day-to-day HSSE oversight for the gas-fired power generation and general site (civil, structural, and balance-of-plant) scope at the Fermi Matador construction project. Reporting to the HSSE Manager, the Area Manager owns the implementation of the site HSSE Management System within the assigned area, supervises a team of field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors, and ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance at the work face. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce across gas systems, heavy civil, and commissioning activities while keeping a large, complex project on schedule.
Key Responsibilities - Program implementation. Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner / EPC requirements.
- Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor / zone coverage and ensure consistent enforcement across shifts.
- Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
- Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the area; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
- Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
- Training & orientation. Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
- Environmental coordination. Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on environmental compliance touchpoints - spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting - within the assigned area.
- Emergency preparedness. Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
- Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
- Gas systems oversight. Manage hazards associated with natural gas systems, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and gas turbine / balance-of-plant construction, commissioning, and energization.
- Heavy civil & site works. Oversee earthworks, excavation and trenching, concrete operations, structural steel, and site logistics and traffic management across the general site scope.
- Lifting & rigging. Ensure controls for cranes, rigging, and critical lifts, including lift planning, ground-condition assessment, and exclusion zones.
- Commissioning & energization. Coordinate hazardous-energy and process-safety controls during system walkdowns, first-fire, and startup in partnership with commissioning leads.
Requirements
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
- 7+ years of construction HSSE experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
- In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
- Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
- Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.
Certifications Required - OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500 / 510 trainer credential preferred.
- CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred.
- Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
- Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications - Demonstrated experience overseeing safety for power generation, oil & gas, or heavy-civil construction.
- Experience on combined-cycle or simple-cycle power generation, oil & gas, or heavy-civil / heavy-industrial construction.
- Familiarity with process safety concepts, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and plant commissioning / startup safety.
- Any additional BCSP credentials.
- Familiarity with digital safety / observation and workforce-tracking systems.
Physical & Site Requirements - Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
- Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders / stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
- Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
- Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights / weekends as project needs require.
