Senior HSE Director

Overview

Lead HSE strategy and compliance for major nuclear construction projects in Canada and abroad.

Key Responsibilities

• hse audits
• reporting
• stakeholder liaison
• safety systems
• safety tech
• emergency response

Tasks

-Regulatory Interface & Licensing Support: Support licensing activities by providing HSE input into regulatory submissions and hearings; act as primary liaison for safety-related inquiries. -Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, contractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure transparent communication and alignment on HSE objectives. -Reporting & Governance: Provide regular HSE performance reports to executive leadership and the board; ensure governance frameworks for decision-making and accountability. -Major Projects Oversight: Provide HSE leadership for planning and execution of large-scale nuclear construction projects, collaborating with project managers and EPCm partners. -Contractor & Supply Chain Safety Management: Establish HSE requirements for contractors and suppliers; monitor compliance and performance through audits and joint programs. -Assurance and Compliance: Lead assurance activities including audits, inspections, and incident investigations. Ensure compliance with OSHA, CNSC, and other applicable standards and regulations. -Systems Management: Oversee the design, implementation, and continual improvement of HSE management systems, ensuring robust processes for hazard identification, risk assessment, mitigation, and performance reporting. -Budget & Resource Management: Develop and manage the HSE budget for major projects; allocate resources effectively to meet safety objectives and regulatory commitments. -Technology & Innovation: Drive adoption of advanced safety technologies (e.g., digital monitoring, predictive analytics) and evaluate innovative solutions to enhance safety performance. -Environmental Stewardship: Ensure environmental protection measures are integrated into project execution and oversee compliance with environmental permits and sustainability objectives. -Nuclear Safety: Accountable for all aspects of nuclear and industrial safety including adherence with corporate and customer safety programs, development and enforcement of necessary training and requirements, adherence to corrective action programs and enforcement of performance standards for all of the above. -Lead by example, setting high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture. -Ethics: Ensure all project activities comply with corporate standards of ethical conduct, cyber-security, import-export regulations, intellectual property protections, and security clearance protocols. -Culture Promotion and Maintenance: Champion a proactive safety culture across all levels of the organization through engagement, training, and accountability initiatives. -Emergency Preparedness & Response: Develop and maintain comprehensive emergency response plans for nuclear construction activities, including drills and radiological event readiness. -Interface with Nuclear Safety: Collaborate with nuclear safety and quality assurance teams to align HSE programs with nuclear safety requirements and integrate conventional and radiological safety measures. -Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the HSE strategy for major nuclear projects, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, regulatory frameworks, and industry best practices. -Continuous Improvement: Utilize data-driven insights to identify trends, benchmark against industry best practices, and implement innovative solutions for performance enhancement.

Requirements

• nebosh
• csp
• osha
• nuclear
• hse
• leadership

What You Bring

-Demonstrated success in building and sustaining a strong safety culture. -Minimum 10 years of progressive HSE senior leadership, including roles in major projects. -Extensive knowledge of OSHA regulations and best practices. -Necessary competencies:Demonstrates initiative, decisiveness, and perseverance.Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders.Seeks and accepts responsibility and accountability.Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge.Perform well under stress.Delegates effectively.Integrity and Trust, with a commitment to both safety and quality.Customer Focus.Team Player, Shares Knowledge. -Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects preferred. -Experience managing direct reports within a project delivery functional support model. -Team Player, Shares Knowledge. -Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture. -Experience in Nuclear, Oil and Gas, Mining sectors and with CDM regs. -Professional certifications such as CSP, CIH, or NEBOSH are highly desirable. -Ability to build and inspire a team to work towards common goals. -Possesses excellent judgment and can correctly apply skills and knowledge. -Proven ability to manage HSE systems and assurance processes. -Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills. Demonstrated oral and written communication abilities. -Plans and communicates effectively, with good instincts when to engage with stakeholders. -Perform well under stress. -Appreciation of the importance of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry. -Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.

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