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LUT-Principal HSES Specialist

Mcdermott · mcdermott.com
HoustonLead / Manager7–8 yrs
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Principal health safety environment and sustainability specialist.

ExcelCompliance

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13 d ago · posted 2026-10-24
Location
Houston, TX

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Job Overview: The Principal HSES Specialist is tasked with solving complex HSES-related problems and will work independently with minimal guidance. They may be responsible for leading functional teams or projects and are regarded as a specialist in the field of HSES. As such, they must have in-depth expertise in HSES and broad knowledge of the HSES discipline within the Health Safety Environment Security function. Key Tasks and Responsibilities: • Develop, lead implementation, and ensure HSE Management System (HSE-MS) is in line with corporate, legislative, and client requirements • Develop an integrated approach to HSES Risk Management process • Participate and provide inputs as required and ensure mitigating controls remain suitable and sufficient • Develop and implement HSES plans, procedures, and instructions as required by Contract and in line with corporate and legislative requirements • Manage, monitor, and advise on all matters related to HSES • Provide technical and commercial support during tendering stage • Establish tangible and relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) to the area of responsibility, monitor compliance, and identify trends • Planning and execution of the internal and external HSES Audits and compliance assurance programs • Complete subcontractor/vendor HSES pre-qualification and bid evaluation process • Follow-up closeout and maintain HSES actions • Prepare HSES budget and ensure compliance • Engage in professional development to lead HSES changes in technology and systems • Supervise HSES personnel to support their professional development through competency assurance programs • Lead Incident Investigations and Root Cause Analysis • Proactive client interface • Guide the production of HSES information, training, education, and awareness material for the Project and business line • Develop and maintain Emergency Procedures • Maintain a high standard of safe working practice, quality, and productivity, and ensure compliance with the code of business conduct • Coordinate Project HSES activities • Conduct business travel as necessary to support project/operations requirements • Communicate with and advise management on issues and concerns relating to projects and site operations requiring HSE support and guidance • Communicate, present, or justify overall HSE performance to management as necessary Essential Qualifications and Education: • Degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) in HSES related field • 7-8 years of HSE Experience within the Energy Industry • NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent • Familiarity with company, facility, and project-specific HSES terms, requirements, and deliverables • Maintain key competencies associated with the HSES function • Trained and experienced ISO standards lead auditor (9001, 14001, or 45001) • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Sharepoint) and other relevant online applications • Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal #LI-CA1 #LI-DNI

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