HSE Manager

HSE Manager

Location : Box Elder, UT

Duration : 2–3 Years (24–36 Months)

Type : 1099 Contractor

Position Details

Hourly Rate : $55–$60 / hr (local)

Per Diem :  $150 / Day on seven days if over 50 miles from project location

Completion Bonus : $150 / month

Pay Frequency : Weekly

Schedule : Monday–Saturday (aligned with subcontractor installation schedule; no Sunday work)

Project Scope

Our client is seeking an HSE Manager to support a large-scale Lean Integrated Project Delivery (Lean IPD) installation project in Box Elder, Utah. This role joins an established, high-performing safety team and requires an energetic safety leader skilled in coaching, mentoring, cultural development, and proactive engagement.

The HSE Manager will directly support the process equipment installation subcontractor and play a key role in shaping a strong site safety culture-driving alignment on KPIs, strengthening leading-indicator programs, and reinforcing Lean Delivery behaviors across craft teams, general contractors, and safety leadership.

The ideal candidate brings modern, forward-thinking safety leadership and excels at communicating the "why" behind expectations-not just enforcing the "what."

Client Priorities

The client is specifically seeking a safety professional who can :

Serve as a coach and mentor.

Build and enhance safety culture across craft, GC, and subcontractor teams.

Drive alignment on new leading indicators (KPIs) and safety initiatives.

Reinvigorate and expand the Near Miss program.

Support rollout of the 20-20-20 BOS program (pause every 20 minutes → 20-second scan → 20-ft environment).

Reinforce proactive housekeeping and hazard elimination practices.

Deliver continuous improvement and Lean-aligned safety ideas.

Support ISN and internal client safety requirements.

Lead / participate in morning tent meetings, stretch & flex, and engagement activities.

Help stabilize and reduce TIR trends through presence and coaching.

Qualifications

Required Experience

Installation, mechanical, or process-equipment construction safety experience.

Demonstrated ability to build, influence, and sustain safety culture.

Strong coaching and mentoring capability (not a top-down enforcer).

Familiarity with Lean Delivery, Last Planner System, or collaborative workflows (preferred).

Experience implementing leading indicators, BOS programs, or Near Miss systems.

Ability to communicate safety expectations clearly while explaining the "why."

Key Responsibilities

Provide daily coaching, mentoring, and cultural leadership across craft and subcontractor teams.

Align teams around project KPIs, leading indicators, and continuous improvement goals.

Support and expand the Near Miss program and increase quality observations.

Champion the 20-20-20 BOS initiative and reinforce strong housekeeping practices.

Oversee daily safety performance for process equipment installation.

Lead morning safety updates at the 7 : 00 AM all-contractor huddle.

Conduct audits, inspections, BOS checks, and risk assessments.

Support incident reporting, investigations, and corrective actions.

Maintain documentation, permits, daily reports, and site safety metrics.

Collaborate closely with GCs, craft leadership, and the safety team to integrate safety into planning and constraint removal.

Mentor emerging leaders and encourage frontline engagement.

Generate new safety improvement ideas and support Kaizen initiatives.

Align safety expectations with ISN and internal client requirements throughout project progression.

Skills & Knowledge

Skills

Strong communication and coaching abilities.

High emotional intelligence and collaborative influence.

Confident group presenter and facilitator.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Highly organized and detail-oriented.

Able to work autonomously while supporting diverse stakeholders.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices.

Familiarity with Lean IPD, Last Planner System, and planning tools (preferred).

Knowledge of mechanical / industrial / process equipment installation safety.

Ability to integrate safety into planning, workflow design, and CI efforts.

Understanding of leading indicators, safety KPIs, and behavior-based safety.

Commitment to maintaining strong TIR performance and continuous improvement.

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