Director, HSE LATAM&C

Technical Requirements / Education / Experience

Academic background in Health and Safety or Engineering (Chemical Industrial or related disciplines).

Masters degree or specialization in Occupational Health Environmental practices or related.

20 years of relevant experience including significant leadership supervisory and management responsibility.

Proven experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects is highly required.

Experience within the Energy and Resources sector (Oil & Gas Minerals and Metals) is highly desirable.

Demonstrated ability to lead diverse and remote teams to align Worleys HSE strategy across the region.

Strong knowledge of applicable health safety and environmental legislation and regulatory frameworks.

Experience applying incident investigation methodologies (TapRooT ICAM 5 Whys).

Solid Knowledge of emergency response planning and risk mitigation.

Desirable experience with process risk methodologies such as HAZID HAZOP Bowtie LOPA among others.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Power BI).

Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese is a plus.

Required Competencies

Decision Making

Makes independent decisions and recommendations in the course of managing multiple functional disciplines a larger functional discipline or a significant-size project. Decisions involve long-range planning coordination and technical matters that may be specific or far-reaching. Develops and oversees the implementation of strategic programs and policies for their groups which may impact the region location or large projects. Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple complex projects through others. Works frequently with location and regional management on matters that significantly influence business results.

Supervision

Operates with broad management authority receiving minimal technical guidance and control. Limited only by general objectives and organizational policies. Work is reviewed to ensure alignment with company vision mission and direction.

Typically has both direct and indirect reports. Makes decisions related to the selection training discipline and remuneration of staff. Establishes policy frameworks and long-term mission and vision.

Communication

Effectively communicates and presents complex proposals and reports to senior management. Demonstrates the ability to persuade and influence others. Employs a participative management style with a collaborative team-oriented approach.

Systems Processes & Tools

Demonstrates expert understanding of systems processes and tools related to the field. Able to coach and support others. May be involved in the development of new systems processes and tools.

Place of Work: Any LATAM&C location

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Objective:

Provide strategic leadership and oversight of Health Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance across LATAM&C ensuring full alignment with Worleys global and regional HSE strategy. The role is responsible for driving a strong HSE culture ensuring regulatory compliance managing risk across EPC/EPCM projects and locations and advising senior leadership on HSE matters. The Director HSE enables safe project delivery supports business development activities and ensures organizational readiness capability and resources to achieve Worleys HSE objectives across the region.

Responsibilities:

Lead and deploy the HSE strategy across LATAM&C in alignment with Worleys global and regional guidelines Values and Behaviors.

Ensure effective implementation of HSE programs across projects and locations in LATAM&C.

Ensure HSE function in LATAM&C is adequately resourced to meet Worleys HSE expectations and objectives.

Act as a truster advisor to senior leadership on health safety and environmental decision-making ensuring compliance with legislation and regional and global guidelines.

Identify assess and control risks associated with the business (location and projects) including identification and compliance with legal and other applicable requirements.

Support Business Development and capture team during the project opportunity development (Middle Game and End Game) by reviewing HSE risks and responsibilities.

Provide regular updates and reports to the Regional HSE Lead (primary reporting line) with dotted-line reporting to the GO/MPP Senior Vice Presidents regarding location HSE programs and processes.

Drive HSE capability development through training and competency-building initiatives across locations and projects in LATAM&C.

Establish HSE Committees in the locations to promote and communicate performance across the location and projects.

Work with regional and project HSE teams to design and implement programs and campaigns aimed at eliminating or minimizing undesired events.

Ensure HSE readiness and governance prior to project mobilization and during execution.

Implement and monitor the contractor management program.

Ensure emergency preparedness response readiness and crisis management capability across locations and projects.

Conduct regular field visits and leadership engagements at client project and operational sites.