HSE Engineer

Job Description:

Title: HSE Engineer

Location: Palmetto FL USA 34221

Duration: 06 months (with possible extension).

Shift: 1st Shift Monday to Friday , with flexibility to rotate work shifts – normally 50 hours per week.

Pay Rate: Between $40 to $50/hr. on w2 (All Inclusive).

Job Summary:

• As a HSE Engineer II here at Client’s, you will be responsible for ensuring a culture of safety, health, and environmental responsibility within our Process Technology operations. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding the well-being of employees, ensuring compliance with regulations, and promoting sustainability.
• You will report directly to the Port Manatee LNG Plant HSE Manager and work full-time onsite at our LNG Heath Exchangers Manufacturing Plant located in Palmetto, FL (Tampa Area).
• The work schedule may include weekly rotation within the Plant’s Production work schedules.  
• This is an HSE field position, with an estimated 70% of the time working on the shop floor of the Palmetto LNG Plant.
• In this role, you will impact the organization by implementing effective health, safety, and environmental programs that minimize risks and enhance operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide HSE field support to all Production areas and warehouse, conduct shop floor rounds, inspections, audits and have direct and consistent interaction with the production teams.
• Apply Stop Work Authority when necessary and empower / train others to apply it.
• Integrate HSE processes and safe work practices into daily operations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations, permits, and certifications.
• Deliver HSE training to new hires and existing employees.
• Participate in Shift Starter / Tier 1 work shift Production meetings
• Conduct risk assessments and safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards, review, update and deploy Safe Wok Procedures and Job Safety Analysis (JSAs).
• Track HSE related actions and compliance tasks to closure using HSE Management System (MST).
• Collaborate with various internal departments, senior management, and external stakeholders to ensure effective communication, training, and education on HSE matters.
• Conduct and support incident investigations.

You must have:

• 5 or more years of experience in HSE, with emphasis on industrial safety.
• In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices, with the ability to apply them effectively in a manufacturing/industrial environment.
• Proven ability to develop positive relationships and collaboration with Production teams to improve the safety culture.
• Experience in incident investigation and reporting, with a focus on continuous improvement.

We Value (not required):

• Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, environmental science or in a related field or High School diploma.
• OSHA 30h training (certified or in progress).
• Previous field HSE experience in manufacturing or mechanical / welding construction areas.
• Pro-active behavior to engage employees at all levels.
• Available to attend work shifts (according to previously negotiated schedule).
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 is a plus.