Principal HSE Manager, Project Lead

Title:

Principal HSE Manager Project Lead

KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies differentiated advisory services deep technical domain expertise energy transition solutions high-end design capabilities and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

KBR is seeking a Principal HSE Manager Project Lead to lead and oversee Health Safety and Environment (HSE) assurance programs across complex projects and operational environments. This role is responsible for driving HSE compliance contractor assurance auditing performance reporting and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of Zero Harm. Operating with broad leadership responsibility the Principal HSE Manager Project Lead develops and implements assurance frameworks standards and reporting structures while serving as a key liaison between project teams contractors clients subcontractors and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance mitigate risk and support safe and successful project execution.

Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Develop implement and maintain comprehensive HSE assurance frameworks that establish project standards compliance expectations reporting requirements and communication protocols.
• Lead the execution of HSE assurance programs to verify alignment with corporate policies regulatory requirements and contractual obligations.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight for HSE performance across large complex projects and contractor workforces.
• Promote and reinforce a culture of Zero Harm through proactive engagement leadership and accountability.

• Develop safety data requirements and contractual HSE mechanisms for inclusion in supply chain and procurement documentation.
• Lead the evaluation review and approval of contractor HSE plans ensuring adequate controls are established for high-risk activities.
• Coordinate closely with contractors to ensure effective implementation of HSE programs procedures and performance expectations.
• Monitor contractor compliance with safety standards regulatory requirements and project-specific HSE obligations.

• Establish project-wide HSE performance metrics reporting structures and assurance processes.
• Conduct and oversee audits of contractor programs plans permits training records qualifications logs and related documentation.
• Analyze audit findings identify trends assess risks and develop corrective action strategies.
• Provide detailed reports and recommendations to project leadership regarding HSE performance compliance and improvement opportunities.

• Lead site-wide continuous improvement initiatives designed to enhance safety performance and operational effectiveness.
• Facilitate cross-contractor forums to share lessons learned best practices leading indicators and corrective actions.
• Drive implementation of improvement plans resulting from audits assessments incident reviews and performance evaluations.
• Support the development and deployment of innovative assurance methodologies and performance monitoring tools.

• Serve as the primary HSE assurance liaison with clients contractors subcontractors project leadership teams and regulatory agencies.
• Support business development and project execution efforts through the provision of HSE assurance expertise.
• Participate in the development of functional strategies global processes and organizational procedures related to assurance and compliance.
• Mentor and develop HSE professionals fostering leadership growth and technical excellence within the organization.

Required Education Experience & Skills

• Bachelors degree in Occupational Safety Environmental Science Engineering Industrial Hygiene Construction Management or a related field.
• 12 years of progressive HSE assurance compliance risk management or operational safety experience.
• Minimum 4 years of leadership or management experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing HSE assurance programs within large-scale industrial construction energy infrastructure or engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements auditing methodologies contractor management practices and HSE management systems.
• Experience conducting compliance audits performance assessments and assurance reviews.
• Excellent analytical communication stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Preferred Education Experience & Skills

• Professional certifications such as CSP CIH CRSP NEBOSH ISO 45001 Lead Auditor or equivalent.
• Experience supporting major EPC infrastructure government or industrial projects.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management and contractor qualification processes.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-contractor environments and complex project assurance activities.

Physical Qualifications

Work is located within a construction/industrial site:

• Requires exposure to ambient temperature extremes.
• Extensive walking in and around a construction site climbing ladders climbing scaffolding working on elevated platforms working on uneven surfaces and working in small or confined spaces.
• Some lifting may be required up to 20lbs.
• Must have the ability to walk into and out of the project (enter/egress).
• Must be able to use appropriate standard issued Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required for each assigned task (i.e. harness life vest lift buckets hearing and eye protection steel-toed boots etc.)
• Day-to-day physical requirements involve standard office activities including sitting/standing for extended periods of time attending meetings use of keyboard and mouse repetitively.

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KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR

At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

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