Water Treatment Plant - HSE Coordinator

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Who are we looking for?

This field-based role supports mining and oil and gas operations by promoting safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

GHD has an opening in Questa, NM for a Water Treatment Plant Coordinator with experience in mining and oil and gas operations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide field safety support for mining and oil and gas projects.

• Lead or support safety meetings, training, inspections, audits, and incident investigations.

• Develop, implement, monitor, and improve site safety programs.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and client-specific requirements.

• Manage and administer permit-to-work programs.

• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and field compliance.

• Conduct/support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action tracking.

• Lead site inspections, audits, and HSE assessments.

• Maintain training records and coordinate onboarding and training for employees and visitors.

• Support hazardous waste management and environmental monitoring activities.

• Maintain gas detection equipment and emergency response readiness.

• Participate in Management of Change (MOC) and Pre-Startup Safety Reviews (PSSR).

• Identify hazards, recommend corrective actions, and support compliance with company and regulatory requirements.

• Review safety plans, JSAs, and field documentation to support safe project execution.

• Track HSE performance, manage reporting, and support injury case management as needed.

• Partner with project teams to promote proactive safety leadership in the field.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Degree or diploma in occupational safety, environmental health, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of health and safety experience in mining, oil and gas, construction, or other high-hazard operations.

• Mining, water treatment, hazardous waste, or industrial operations experience.

• OSHA, MSHA, CHST, CSP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

• Knowledge of HSE management systems, risk assessment, incident investigation, and applicable safety regulations.

• Strong communication, field coaching, and problem-solving skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and a valid driver's license.

• Ability to work independently in the field and travel as needed.

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