Regional HSES Business Partner

Location: New York, NY, 10019 or Houston, TX, 77042

Category: Safety

Position Type: Full-time

We are looking for a Regional HSES Business Partner to oversee the delivery of Health, Safety, Environment, and Security (HSES) services throughout the Americas. This role plays a key part in reinforcing a culture of safety by ensuring the health, safety, well-being, and security of employees both within the organization and in external interactions.

The Regional HSES Business Partner will be a proactive and collaborative leader, acting as the main point of contact between regional leadership, country directors, local managers, HSES teams, and Wellbeing Ambassadors. The role can be based in either Houston or New York.

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion the Regional HSES Vision: Promote the HSES vision by focusing on enhancing physical and psychological safety, health, and well-being, using data insights to continuously improve HSES performance.
• Cultivate Strong Leadership Relationships: Build strong relationships with the regional leadership team and serve as the primary advisor on HSES compliance and related matters.
• Ensure Compliance with HSES Standards: Ensure that all employees understand and comply with local regulations, internal policies, and international/local standards. Support line managers in fulfilling their safety responsibilities and addressing risk management.
• Monitor and Report HSES Performance: Analyze incident data and provide regular updates to leadership, ensuring that safety policies and procedures are implemented effectively.
• Analyze and Recommend Safety Enhancements: Use predictive HSES indicators to identify performance gaps and provide solutions to improve safety outcomes.
• Stay Informed on Regulatory Changes: Keep current with regulatory changes, client-specific HSES requirements, and industry standards to maintain compliance and mitigate risks.
• Lead Risk Assessments and Audits: Lead risk assessments and internal audits, assist with external audits, manage findings, and drive continuous improvements based on audit outcomes.
• Foster a Culture of HSES Innovation: Drive initiatives to improve the HSES culture, focusing on innovation, engagement, and individual accountability across the region and globally.
• Guide HSES Teams and Wellbeing Ambassadors: Provide leadership and mentorship to local HSES teams and Wellbeing Ambassadors, supporting their professional development and fostering a strong HSES culture.
• Investigate Workplace Incidents: Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, near misses, and wellbeing issues. Identify root causes, recommend corrective actions, and implement improvements to prevent reoccurrence.
• Provide Expert HSES Guidance: Offer expert advice and data on HSES matters for bids, tenders, and client-facing activities to maintain high safety standards.
• Support in Crisis Management: Monitor and provide guidance during potential emergency or crisis situations, offering HSES expertise to mitigate risks and reduce the impact.

Job Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in HSES or a related field, or equivalent experience. A technical background is preferred.
• Strong understanding of ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 standards.
• Proven experience managing HSES and wellbeing programs within organizations.
• Expertise in conducting health and safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and challenge when needed.
• Coaching experience to guide and advise on various HSES and wellbeing topics.