Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Lead

Description de l'entreprise

Filiale du groupe Veolia, Veolia North America (VNA) est l'entreprise environnementale la mieux classée aux États-Unis depuis trois années consécutives, et le plus grand opérateur privé de services d'eau et fournisseur de technologies, ainsi que le leader du traitement des déchets dangereux et de la pollution dans le pays. Elle offre une gamme complète de services de gestion de l'eau, des déchets et de l'énergie, notamment le traitement de l'eau et des eaux usées, la collecte et l'élimination des déchets commerciaux et dangereux, le conseil en énergie et la récupération des ressources. VNA aide des clients commerciaux, industriels, du secteur de la santé, de l'enseignement supérieur et des municipalités dans toute l'Amérique du Nord. Veolia North America, dont le siège social se trouve à Boston (Massachusetts), emploie plus de 10 000 personnes réparties sur plus de 350 sites à travers le continent.

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Description de l'emploi

To plan, coordinate, and implement the Health and Safety activities for the Annacis Island Hydrothermal Liquefaction (HTL) Demonstration Facility. This position is exceptionally critical because the HTL process involves continuous operations under extreme high-temperature (up to 350∘C) and high-pressure (200 bar-g) conditions. These extreme parameters introduce significantly increased risks; if critical process boundaries-known as Safe Operating Limits (SOL)-are exceeded, it can result in catastrophic equipment failure and severe Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) consequences. The HSE Lead is crucial for mitigating these compounded risks, which include the handling of Biocrude Oil (a Class IIIA combustible liquid), managing hazardous waste byproducts, and preventing exposure to hydrogen sulfide (H2S).

The duties of the HSE Lead role are as follows, but not limited to:

Phase 1: Pre-Operational Procedure & Manual Development

During the first phase of the contract (prior to Commissioning), the HSE Lead will focus heavily on drafting and finalizing the foundational documents required to safely maintain the facility.

Documentation & SOPs: Receives draft documents from the design engineers and vendors and develops the final, site-specific Lock-Out/Tag-Out/Try-Out procedures, EHS policy, Emergency Response Plan.

Maintenance Checklists: Creates comprehensive per-shift and weekly Safety checklists.

Safety & Regulatory Audits: Participates in virtual and in-person meetings with the engineering teams to review process control narratives, and actively participates in formal Safety Audits to identify hazards and potential solutions.

TSBC Coordination: Initiates and leads discussions with Technical Safety BC (TSBC) to establish and document strict protocols for maintaining and servicing regulated high-pressure equipment and piping.

Phase 2: Start-Up & Commissioning

Observation & Deficiency Identification in terms of EHS: Attends the 6-week Start-up and Testing phase (conducted on water by the general contractor) to observe, learn equipment details, and participate in a formal walk-through to identify any deficiencies prior to the official Turnover.

Commissioning Execution: quality and EHS controls during the intensive 4-week sludge Commissioning phase doing, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Turnover Readiness: Ensures all safety folders, specialized CPE, and warranty materials are organized and accepted during the Acceptance for Commissioning.

Phase 3: Ongoing Operations & Maintenance

Plans, coordinates, and implements all activities specific to the Occupational Health and Safety Program for the site, maintaining a constant focus on the unique risks of high-temperature and high-pressure industrial processes.

Prepares, maintains, and trains staff on a comprehensive safety manual detailing procedures for public and worker safety, fire protection, spill clean-up, and complex emergency shutdowns.

Conducts Safety Audits, hazard and operability analyses (HAZOP), and risk identification/mitigation reviews in collaboration with engineering teams and contractors.

Develops and finalizes site-specific Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) and Spill Response Plans.

Ensures that all staff and visitors are equipped with and trained to use personal hydrogen sulfide (H2S) monitors and other specialized Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Acts upon, in a timely manner, any unsafe conditions observed and ensures strict compliance with the Workers Compensation Act and Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of health, safety, and environment (HSE) experience in similar high-temperature, high-pressure industrial process applications (ideally in the Oil & Gas Industry).
• Post-Secondary Education in Occupational Health & Safety or Industrial Hygiene.
• Posséder et maintenir à jour une désignation en matière de santé et de sécurité délivrée par un organisme accrédité au Canada, tel que le CRSP ou l'équivalent.
• First Aid, CPR, WHMIS, Respiratory Protective Equipment, Personal Protective Equipment, and Emergency Response training certifications are required.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations, the British Columbia Workers Compensation Act, and applicable safety codes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and creative problem-solving skills to facilitate open discussions and effect pro-active safety management on a daily basis.

Hours of Work and Working Conditions :

Hours of work: The facility operates on a 24/7 basis, requiring continuous coverage. Shift workers and Lead Operators will be required to work rotating shifts (including nights, weekends, and holidays).

Please note that this position is for a short-term, 24-month assignment supporting a demonstration facility; however, upon the successful completion of the contract term, there may be opportunities for select personnel to be offered employment directly with the client’s team.

Conditions de travail : Work involves exposure to industrial environments with high-temperature (up to 425°C) and high-pressure (up to 263 bar-g) equipment, hazardous waste, biocrude, and chemicals. Use of comprehensive Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including personal hydrogen sulfide (H2S) monitors, is strictly

Total Compensation Package:

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $140,000 (commensurate with experience)
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Full benefits including health, dental, vision, retirement plan, and more

Informations complémentaires

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• Une multitude de projets d'envergure où vous pourrez mettre à profit votre talent ;
• Des défis à votre mesure et l'absence de routine ;
• La possibilité de développer votre carrière en fonction de vos objectifs professionnels ;
• Programmes de formation et de coaching internes et externes ;
• Rémunération, pension et avantages sociaux compétitifs ;
• Des équipes de travail pluridisciplinaires et un environnement de travail axé sur la santé et la sécurité au travail.

Nous remercions tous les candidats de leur intérêt, mais seules les personnes sélectionnées pour un examen plus approfondi seront contactées.

Candidates must be immediately eligible to work legally in Canada; the employer will not sponsor candidates for a work permit or any other Canadian work authorization for this opportunity.

Veolia North America s'engage à garantir l'égalité des chances en matière d'emploi et d'avancement pour tous les employés et les employés potentiels, ainsi qu'un environnement de travail exempt de discrimination et de harcèlement.

Clause de non-responsabilité : Les informations relatives au salaire, à la rémunération et aux avantages sont exactes à la date de publication du présent avis. L'entreprise se réserve le droit de modifier ces informations à tout moment, sous réserve de la législation applicable.