Senior Manager, HSE
Charlotte, North Carolina•Full-time
About the Job
Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE)
We are seeking an experienced Senior Manager, Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) to lead and continuously improve safety performance across natural gas distribution and underground utility construction operations. This leadership role partners closely with Operations to drive a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory compliance, and support safe, efficient project execution across multiple locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead company-wide HSE programs supporting natural gas distribution and underground utility construction.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, EPA, and client safety requirements.
- Oversee the company's CORE Safety Program, behavioral safety initiatives, and leading indicator programs.
- Manage the KPA Safety Management System, including incident reporting, inspections, corrective actions, training compliance, and analytics.
- Develop and deliver safety training, weekly Toolbox Talks, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and leadership coaching.
- Conduct field audits, project safety inspections, and operational risk assessments.
- Lead investigations involving injuries, vehicle incidents, utility damages, and environmental events while implementing corrective actions.
- Analyze safety metrics, identify trends, and provide executive leadership with actionable recommendations.
- Mentor Regional Safety Managers and field safety personnel while promoting continuous improvement throughout the organization.
- Partner with Operations to reduce incidents, improve compliance, and strengthen employee engagement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Environmental Health, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive HSE leadership experience, with at least 5 years supporting natural gas distribution, pipeline, or underground utility construction.
- Strong knowledge of OSHA, DOT, PHMSA, EPA, and utility safety regulations.
- Experience administering KPA Safety Management Systems, CORE safety programs, and behavioral-based safety initiatives.
- Demonstrated experience developing safety training, facilitating Toolbox Talks, conducting field audits, and leading incident investigations.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and analytical skills.
Preferred Certifications:
- CSP, ASP, CUSP, CHST, or STSC
- OSHA 500/510
- HAZWOPER
- First Aid/CPR Instructor
- Incident Investigation or Root Cause Analysis certification
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation.
- Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
- 401(k) with Company Match.
- Paid Time Off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Professional development and certification support.
Travel: Up to 50–75% travel to field operations throughout the assigned region.
This role is ideal for a strategic safety leader who thrives in a fast-paced utility construction environment and is passionate about building a world-class safety culture through leadership, accountability, and operational excellence.
About Hire Virtue
An RPO firm that hires and secure talent for EPC, AEC, and MEP projects in the US and abroad.