HSE Specialist II

Building on our past. Ready for the future

Worley is a global professional services company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia.

Right now were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources while helping our customers provide the energy chemicals and resources that society needs now.

We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.

Purpose:

Act as Owners Representative for safe execution of a large expansion capital project anticipated for Q2 2026 - Q4 2027 in an onsite role based in Colonial Heights Virginia.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate for strong safety awareness with a consistent implementation of policies and procedures and participate in construction safety audits and contractor safety meetings. Enforce strong safety culture and target zero Recordables.
• Assist Project Manager and Construction Manager with enforcing safety standards.
• Conduct field walks and field safety observations of construction contractors.
• Ensure safety policies standards and procedures are implemented and followed.
• Support in monitoring/managing site safety programs.
• Participate in project safety reviews analyses auditing and risk mitigation.
• Perform other safety-related duties that may arise from time to time at the direction of Solstice.
• Perform safety stand-down as necessary with construction contractors.

Safety Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards local regulations and company safety policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal state and local safety regulations.
• Work with construction coordinators in planning project construction activities.
• Interface with key site and company personnel to make maximum use of available resources. Such functions will include but not limited to site engineering resources purchasing operations systems and business engineering as well as equipment vendors contracting firms.
• Familiarity with safety aspects of civil and structural construction activities such as excavation working at heights earth work grading trench work underground sewer and utility piping underground electrical lines.
• Familiarity with safety aspects of piping and mechanical systems such as isometrics manual valves specialty items packaged skids chillers cooling towers etc.
• Familiarity with safe rigging practices for large cranes.
• Familiarity with safety aspects of electrical system such as power distribution (transformers switchgears high voltage and medium voltage gear) Motor Control Centers power lighting grounding design and cable & conduit sizing Area Classification understanding and design & installation implementation.
• Familiarity with safety aspects of instrumentation installation design such as types of instrumentation instrument location plans instrument index interface with packaged equipment suppliers instrumentation checkout including installation loop checks and pre-Startup safety reviews (PSSR) and such.

What you will bring
Technical/Industry Experience and Qualifications Requirements:

• Experience: 10 years in construction safety or related field.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of OSHA standards and construction safety practices.
• Excellent communication and training skills.
• Ability to analyze data and prepare reports.
• Proficiency in safety management software and MS Office.

Education Qualifications Accreditation Training:

Required:

• Certifications: OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety Certification required.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree in occupational safety Environmental Health Construction Management or related field (or equivalent experience).

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation.

Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology.

Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here. And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.

Were committed to building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels they belong can bring themselves and are heard. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age race creed color religion sex national origin ancestry disability status veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information marital status citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal state or local law.

Our policy is to conduct background checks for all candidates who accept an offer of employment with us.

Please note: No agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy.