Senior Health & Safety Business Partner

Description

The Senior Health & Safety Business Partner will lead HSE activities for one or more Gulf Coast locations, applying the global Health & Safety Management System, managing hazards and risk, and ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations.

The role promotes a strong safety culture by fostering positive employee relations, disseminating SGS health and safety standards, and educating managers and staff through communication programs, one‑on‑one consultations, and regional training plans.

Key duties include developing and maintaining policies that meet regulatory requirements, participating in facility design and work‑procedure development, conducting audits and inspections, and acting as the company representative during government investigations.

The partner will also manage incident investigations, compensation cases, emergency response and business continuity planning, and provide technical HSE expertise for capital projects, permit‑to‑work systems, and risk‑assessment processes.

• Promote and strengthen a positive health and safety culture across the Gulf Coast region.
• Disseminate and implement SGS global, regional and country H&S standards, policies and strategies.
• Educate managers and employees on H&S practices through communication plans and training sessions.
• Conduct H&S audits, inspections, and generate reports with corrective action recommendations.
• Represent SGS during governmental inspections and investigations.
• Develop and maintain compliance‑focused policies aligned with local, state/provincial and federal regulations.
• Provide H&S input for facility design, work area layout and procedural development.
• Lead incident investigations, root‑cause analysis and implement preventive actions.
• Manage compensation cases, modified work programs and safe‑return‑to‑work strategies.
• Coordinate emergency response, business continuity planning and related training.
• Serve as technical H&S expert for capital projects and non‑capital modifications.
• Maintain audit‑ready status and utilize the CRYSTAL data system for trend analysis.
• Ensure compliance with environmental waste management and dangerous goods regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications require a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field, at least 10 years of progressive HSE experience in medium or large industrial environments, and certifications such as CRSP, CSP, IOSH or NEBOSH. Strong leadership, communication, bilingual (if Quebec) and proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, Oracle and web‑based tools are essential.

The position involves regular travel to client or project sites, typically 1–2 overnight trips per month, and requires the ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.

• Travel domestically 1–2 times per month, with overnight stays as required.

Benefits

SGS offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, wellness programs, competitive pay with 401(k) match, bonus and referral programs, professional development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and generous paid time off.

The application deadline is March 1, 2026. SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities. The annual compensation range for this role is USD 90,000 – USD 110,000.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance