Field HSE Advisor -- Pipeline Construction

Job Description

Job Description

Field HSE Advisor — Pipeline Construction

Contract: 12 Months | Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Join WECTEC Staffing Services, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Westinghouse Electric Company LLC, and help advance Westinghouse’s mission to deliver clean energy solutions. We believe our people are our greatest strength and we actively champion diversity across our global workforce.

A day in this role

You’ll be in the field—on active pipeline and facility construction sites—partnering with contractor leaders and internal teams to spot risks early, drive safe work practices, and verify that every crew goes home safely. Reporting to the Site Supervisor, you’ll receive frequent direction and check-ins, and you’ll regularly align on company and departmental priorities.

What you’ll do

• Partner with external contractors and internal stakeholders to resolve field safety issues; provide technical HSE support and conduct pipeline installation safety inspections as needed.
• Inspect regional construction activities and pipe installations; shadow pre-construction when applicable; support damage prevention; collaborate with contractor management and safety representatives to ensure safe execution.
• Perform routine audits against the Contractor Safety and Environmental Manual; complete/participate in area safety assessments, inspections, observations, and quality reviews.
• Support incident management: reporting, investigations, management committee reviews, and corrective action tracking to closure.
• Foster a strong health and safety culture; assist construction teams in implementing project- and task-specific safety plans.
• Work closely with Company Safety Advisors, Company Inspectors, and the Superintendent of Construction to identify and mitigate project risks.
• Verify adherence to contractor and project-specific safety plans through documented on-site audits; schedule recurring audits on active jobs.
• Coordinate with the Contractor Safety Lead to identify hazards and implement practical safe-work controls; coach teams to continuously strengthen safety behaviors.
• Ensure contractors follow project plans, company policies, and all regulatory requirements; advise inspectors on contractor safety plans and company policies.
• Communicate safety goals to contractor field staff; confirm safety meetings are adequate and occur as scheduled.
• Keep safety plans and programs current with regulatory or policy changes.

What you bring

• OSHA 30 hour (proficiency expected)
• Competent Person (Excavation) from an accredited learning organization
• First Aid/CPR certification
• 5 years of Health & Safety experience OR a safety-related degree plus 3 years of relevant H&S experience
• Experience using defined processes to manage H&S risks; energy industry experience
• HAZWOPER certification
• Pipeline or facilities construction experience
• Valid Drivers License

Our Safety Pledge

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, this is the place for you. Our guiding principle has always been—and will continue to be—the safety of our people.

Why WECTEC Staffing Services

We deliver customer-focused staffing solutions—from high-volume programs to niche roles—backed by best-in-class service. Our teams support technical and corporate functions on international contracts in 5+ countries. Explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay; estimated base range: $25 - $30 (dependent on experience, qualifications, and skills)
• Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Paid Vacations for qualifying positions

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