HSE Supervisor (Rail)

Job Title: HSE Supervisor I (Rail)

Location: Somerville, MA 02143 (seeking local hires only)

Industry: Infrastructure, Rail

Status of Hire: contract, full time, salary

Contract Duration: 15-18 months

Pay: $115k-$125k, depending on experience plus company vehicle and gas card (provided)


Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to supervise Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) professionals to create and sustain a productive work culture and safe work environment in order to avoid and minimize HSE related problems. These problems include but are not limited to prevention of human injury, environmental degradation and unsafe working conditions/practices. This is done through health, safety and environmental training, programs, and processes with a visible and uncompromised commitment to the protection of the environment as well as the productivity of the Company’s employees.


Major Responsibilities

Supervise and train subordinates assigned to her/his area on HSE activities on Total Installed Cost (TIC) of medium to large-scale projects; duties may include preparation of certification/classification programs, the preparation of the supporting HSE documents and implementation of project specific HSE initiatives

Confirm project site adheres to Company and regulatory HSE standards and guidelines

Conduct onsite risk assessment and mitigation

Apply regulatory requirements to provide guidance and recommendations to project management; participate in monitoring and controlling HSE standards, applicable laws and regulations; and design and review a project plan or schematic to confirm compliance with all governmental regulations and Company/client requirements

Plan, conduct and document work requiring independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation/modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria:, in example, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), coordination and execution of Safety Cases (SC) and support studies, Quantitative Risk Assessments (QRA), Process Hazard Analyses (PHA), Fire Protection Specifications (FPS), Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) and perform analysis of regulations against project needs so that design will comply with regulations

Maintain and apply a proficient knowledge of the Company’s HSE standards, programs and goals by learning and applying HSE procedures as established by the Company on a project site or in an office through departmental training, Fluor University® training and the use of knowledge management portals and communities

Promote and foster Company HSE standards and goals with programs throughout the Company and/or project to confirm a safe and productive work environment

Prepare, maintain, interpret and communicate records, reports, or documents that may be required to meet corporate or regulatory requirements, including monitoring application of HSE standards and goals through its programs

Develop project compliance programs through an analysis of regulations

Provide input for HSE permit preparation on projects by maintaining knowledge of current guidelines and regulations

Analyze and make independent recommendations regarding solutions to problems with varying complexity in accordance with organization and/or project objectives and guidelines

Organize and prioritize a variety of projects and multiple tasks in an effective and timely manner, set priorities, and meet deadlines

Plan and organize own work assignments, as well as carry out tasks from management staff



Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Accredited four (4) year degree or global equivalent in applicable field of study and four (4) years* of work-related experience or a combination of education and directly related experience equal to eight (8) years* if non-degreed; some locations may have additional or different qualifications in order to comply with local requirements

Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and visitors

Ability to learn and apply knowledge of applicable local, state/province, and federal/national statutes and guidelines

Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner

Continue education and knowledge of industry-wide HSE-related information and technologies as well as new regulations and trends through continuing education, conferences, and/or periodicals, and continues to develop in-depth specialization

Serve as a Company representative to external HSE organizations


Preferred Experience Requirements

Intermediate computer and software skills to include the use of word processing and email as well as the intermediate use of spreadsheets and electronic presentations

Good organizational skills

A valid driver’s license


Work Environment

Generally favorable indoor office workspace, and/or;

Various levels of environmental conditions including but not limited to project worksites and vendor/client facilities which may have temporary office space, moving mechanical parts and vibration; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles and extreme temperatures and high noise levels


**Must be authorized to work in the US for any employer

**Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, background check, and physical to be eligible for hire