HSES Specialist
JOB-10047847
Anticipated Start Date
November 3, 2026
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Type of Employment
Contract
Employer Info
Our client is a world leader in gases, technologies, and services used in many industries and for Health purposes. Oxygen, nitrogen, and hydrogen are essential small molecules for life, matter, and energy. With safety as their priority, training will be provided for all employees to ensure the job is done properly. This client also hires many of their full-time employees through temporary agencies, so many of our roles are temp-to-hire. This gives our candidates and the client an opportunity to ensure that this will be a good fit for a full-time role with their company. All roles have an opportunity for career advancement once full-time with our client and provide excellent benefits to their full-time employees.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a HSES Specialist to provide technical HSE support for plant turnarounds and projects across the United States and Canada. This role supports HSE program objectives by assisting with contractor safety management, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, emergency response, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives. The specialist will work closely with project managers, planners, contractors, and regional/site HSE teams to promote safety compliance and control injury risks during project activities.
Job Description
Provides HSE support during plant turnarounds and projects
Performs contractor safety management pre-work reviews, site contractor work overview, and post-contractor work assessments
Reviews plans and specifications for new machinery and equipment to ensure safety, health, and environmental requirements are met
Responds and provides direct HSE assistance to sites in emergency situations
Participates in MOC review, HAZOP, and FMEAs for processes and products as needed
Coordinates with project planning managers and direct reporting manager to ensure HSE support for TAR and Project schedules are understood and potential HSE issues anticipated
Quickly adapts to TAR and Project schedule changes and communicates timely with reporting manager and stakeholders to ensure continuity of HSE support
Partners with project planning managers, plant managers, and Client site operations employees to resolve on-site contractor issues as needed
Acts as a technical HSE resource during TAR and Project activities
Occasional external customer (commercial or regulatory) contact is an expected part of the role
Understands customer requirements and competently addresses moderately complex requests independently
Routinely evaluates HSE processes in alignment with strategic objectives to identify waste and continuous improvement opportunities
Facilitates and/or assists with root cause analysis using industry-standard methodologies
Researches, interprets, and validates required local regulatory / Client general program requirements on a case-by-case basis
Utilizes EHS data analysis and validation information to develop solutions for HSE improvement opportunities
Evaluates alternative solutions to HSE problems and consults different perspectives to develop best fit-for-purpose solutions for HSE procedural, technical, and regulatory requirements
Proactively seeks internal stakeholder feedback for proposed solutions
Professionally articulates thoroughly developed business cases for proposals and recommendations
Creates a positive impression by communicating effectively, timely, and clearly with HSE management and subsidiary stakeholders. Employs effective techniques to make key points tightly and coherently
Conducts scheduled HSE assessments and audits
Contributes to and co-authors HSE standards
Provides technical and mentoring assistance to peer HSE Specialists
General Expectations:
A role model to the organization by demonstrating a personal commitment to meet and exceed Client safety standards
Recognizes the urgency of situations and responds proportionately
Routinely demonstrates active listening skills to understand stakeholder viewpoints
Anticipates problems/issues and takes action to prevent/ minimize their impact
Collaborates with operations stakeholders, colleagues, and peers to ensure smooth and efficient work processes and procedures
Shares opinions in a straightforward, respectful manner, even when it is difficult or unpopular
Adapts communication style to different situations and audiences
Evaluates leadership competencies and development opportunities
Actively seeks and incorporates feedback for professional development
Manages time, priorities, unexpected tasks, and schedule to accomplish prescribed goals and objectives on time
Fosters relationships with operational and support services stakeholders for HSE systems interface and deployment
Proactively seeks continuous improvement projects and utilizes continuous improvement methodologies/tools to develop solutions
Thinks critically and influences others to foster shared HSE ownership toward interdependent culture attributes
Skills Required
5+ years of HSE operations experience in industrial gas, energy, manufacturing, or construction operations. An advanced degree may substitute for 3 years of experience
Advanced understanding and practical application of compliance standards
Advanced understanding and practical application of risk assessment methodologies and tools
Experience with confined space entry, energy isolation, fall protection, and process safety
Experience working with multiple contractors on site projects, reviewing safe work plans, prescribing requirements to address risks, and resolving unsafe conditions or behaviors with contractor management
Self-motivated with Solid analytical skills, and the ability to influence others
Behavioral Competencies: Promoting and Achieving Safety
Innovative Thinking and Influencing Leadership
Anticipating and Dealing with Changing Environment
Solution-focused decision making
Caring about customers
Communicating with Impact
Managing Personal Efficiency and Competing Priorities
Managing Teams and Teamwork
Preferred Competencies: Operational decision making
Planning and organizing
Creating relationships
Stakeholder loyalty
Managing change
Aligning performance for success
Continuous Improvement
Leading through vision and values
General working conditions: Must be able to use a company-provided computer
Must be able to effectively communicate via telephone, email, and in-person
Must be able to read electronic & hard-copy documents of varying typeface, font, and size
Must be licensed and eligible to operate a motor vehicle
Must be able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Must be available for site support off-hours or for extended periods when necessary
Education/Training/Certifications
Bachelor's degree in HSE or STEM discipline
Additional Requirements
Must be able to pass a drug screening and criminal background check
Certifications in the field of expertise, such as CSP, CIH, OHST, REM, or REP
Working Conditions: Able to use a company-provisioned computer;
Able to effectively communicate via telephone, email, and in-person
Able to read electronic & hard-copy documents of varying typeface font and size;
Licensed and eligible to operate a motor vehicle
Able and willing to travel both domestically and internationally
Available for site support off-hours or for extended periods when necessary
Physical Requirements: Able and willing to travel as needed
Full range of motion and the ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
Able to wear a respirator, dust, or gas cartridge mask
Able to work at elevated heights and in various environmental conditions
Able to actively participate in on-site inspections, audits, walk sites, and climb stairs and ladders
Pay Rate/Salary
$46.00-$51.51/hr. Compensation will be offered within this posted range based on experience, skills, and market factors
GAS Energy Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment Decision are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factors protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.