The HSSE Area Manager - Gas and Site leads day-to-day HSSE oversight for the gas-fired power generation and general site (civil, structural, and balance-of-plant) scope at the Fermi Matador construction project. Reporting to the HSSE Manager, the Area Manager owns the implementation of the site HSSE Management System within the assigned area, supervises a team of field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors, and ensures OSHA and regulatory compliance at the work face. This is a hands-on, field-based leadership role responsible for protecting the workforce across gas systems, heavy civil, and commissioning activities while keeping a large, complex project on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Program implementation. Implement and enforce the site HSSE Management System, HSE Plan, and SSE Management Procedure within the assigned area; ensure alignment with OSHA, Fermi America standards, and owner / EPC requirements.
Team management. Supervise, mentor, and schedule field HSSE Coordinators and Advisors; assign contractor / zone coverage and ensure consistent enforcement across shifts.
Field presence. Conduct and oversee daily site walks, inspections, audits, and job hazard analyses; verify hazard controls, permits (hot work, confined space, LOTO, excavation), and safe work practices at the work face.
Incident management. Lead incident and near-miss investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for the area; make OSHA recordability determinations and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
Contractor oversight. Hold contractors and subcontractors accountable to site HSSE expectations; review contractor safety plans, JSAs, and pre-task planning.
Training & orientation. Ensure site orientation, toolbox talks, and required task-specific training are delivered and documented for the workforce in the area.
Environmental coordination. Coordinate with the Environmental Manager on environmental compliance touchpoints - spill prevention, waste, stormwater, and permitting - within the assigned area.
Emergency preparedness. Support and drill emergency response, evacuation, mustering, and medical response plans in coordination with site operations.
Metrics & reporting. Track leading and lagging indicators; report area HSSE performance, trends, and risks to the Safety Manager (HSSE).
Gas systems oversight. Manage hazards associated with natural gas systems, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and gas turbine / balance-of-plant construction, commissioning, and energization.
Heavy civil & site works. Oversee earthworks, excavation and trenching, concrete operations, structural steel, and site logistics and traffic management across the general site scope.
Lifting & rigging. Ensure controls for cranes, rigging, and critical lifts, including lift planning, ground-condition assessment, and exclusion zones.
Commissioning & energization. Coordinate hazardous-energy and process-safety controls during system walkdowns, first-fire, and startup in partnership with commissioning leads.
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and directly relevant experience.
7+ years of construction HSSE experience, with 3+ years in a supervisory or lead role on large industrial, power, or heavy-civil projects.
In-depth knowledge of OSHA 1926 (construction) standards and applicable federal and Texas state regulations.
Demonstrated experience leading or coordinating safety professionals in a field environment.
Strong incident investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective action skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence and hold accountable at all levels, from craft to executive.