Health and Safety Manager, Power

ROLE
WHC LLC (A Surerus Murphy Company) (WHC), is seeking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager for the Power sector. The Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the company's Health & Safety (H&S) programs and management systems. This position champions a strong safety culture in support of WHC's Never Harm commitment while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, client expectations, and corporate standards. The Health & Safety Manager partners closely with operations and project teams to provide leadership, guidance, and coaching in the implementation of Health & Safety programs, safe work practices, and continuous improvement initiatives across all phases of project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and maintain a consistent, standardized approach to Health and Safety activities across all projects, ensuring compliance with company policies, client requirements, and applicable legislation.
• Lead and provide a consistent point of contact for all Health and Safety activities, supporting project teams in the effective implementation of the company's Health and Safety Management System.
• Develop, lead, and mentor a competent and professional Health and Safety team by assigning work, monitoring performance, supporting recruitment and onboarding activities, and providing ongoing coaching and development.
• Monitor and report on Health and Safety performance, including maintaining safety records, analyzing trends, preparing reports, and developing corrective action plans to address areas requiring improvement.
• Oversee and manage hazard assessments, inspections, audits, near misses, and incident investigations to identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and ensure lessons learned are integrated into company processes.
• Lead and coach employees, supervisors, and project teams in the interpretation and implementation of Health and Safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices while promoting a proactive safety culture.
• Maintain current knowledge of applicable Health and Safety legislation, industry best practices, and company standards, ensuring compliance across all operations and acting as a resource on regulatory requirements.
• Ensure appropriate safety equipment, resources, and documentation are available, maintained, and periodically reviewed to support safe and compliant operations.
• Support project teams by providing Health and Safety guidance throughout project planning and execution, helping to identify risks and implement effective controls.
• Monitor Health and Safety performance across projects, identify opportunities for continuous improvement, and recommend initiatives that strengthen safety performance and promote operational excellence.
• Actively liaise with client representatives, regulators and external agencies to strengthen relationships, influence change, and promote WHC safe practices in the industry.
• Recruitment of project H&S personnel.

Note: In addition to these duties personnel are required to carry out such other duties as may be reasonably required in order to support the objectives of the company.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline is considered an asset. Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or other relevant professional designation is also considered an asset.

Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive Health & Safety experience within the oil and gas construction industry.
• Minimum of 5 years of Health & Safety management experience supporting power and renewable project construction, overhead distribution lines, or similar industrial projects.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience leading and developing Health & Safety teams.
• Experience developing and implementing Health & Safety management systems, programs, and initiatives.
• Experience conducting incident investigations, audits, inspections, and risk assessments in industrial construction environments.
• Litigation experience considered an asset.

Skills and Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local Health & Safety regulations, including OSHA, and familiarity with FMCSA, PHMSA, FERC, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Experience working within Health & Safety Management Systems; familiarity with ISO-accredited management systems is an asset.
• Strong background supporting field operations within pipeline construction, facility construction, or other heavy industrial environments.
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting a proactive safety culture and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor, and influence employees at all organizational levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to interpret regulations and implement practical solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Health & Safety reporting systems.
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with operations, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound decisions in a dynamic construction environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS
This position is based at our Lafayette, LA or our The Woodlands, TX office . Travel to project sites will be required.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Health & Safety Manager, Power reports to the Vice President of HSEQ .

EEO Statement  

WHC Energy Services is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veterans’ status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.