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Hartman and Hartman, Inc. lists this Hse Field Specialist opportunity in city of washington, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
HSE Field Specialist
Job Description
Location: Eighty Four, PA (home office) — approximately 80% field travel;
job sites currently within a 2-hour radius of the home office, subject to change based on awarded project locations
Reports To: HSE Risk Manager
Job Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The HSE Field Specialist is responsible for supporting the health, safety, and environmental (HSE) program across active job sites within the region. This role spends the majority of its time in the field — conducting site inspections, auditing compliance, coaching crews on safe work practices, and investigating incidents — while maintaining strong communication with the home office team. The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently, driving significant mileage between sites, and building credibility with field crews through a visible, hands-on presence.
Skills At a Glance
OSHA/DOT/EPA Compliance — working knowledge of governmental regulations and applying them to job sites
Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis — from initial response through corrective action follow-up
Field Auditing & Reporting — conducting site audits and communicating findings to management/customers
Confined Space Program Management — evaluations, training, and entry supervision
Safety Training & Coaching — delivering toolbox talks, orientations, and behavior-based coaching
Policy & Procedure Writing — developing and revising HSE documentation
Air Monitoring Equipment Proficiency — calibration, configuration, and bump testing
Key Responsibilities
Audit job locations to detect existing or potential accidents and health hazards;
determine corrective orpreventative measures where indicated, and perform follow-ups to ensure measures have been implemented
Complete HSE Field Audit Reports for assigned job sites, documenting findings and tracking corrective actions to closure
Develop reports for job location audits and convey that information to upper management and customers
Facilitate and perform incident investigations and root cause analysis;
identify and create corrective actions, and follow up to ensure effectiveness and completeness
Manage accidental chemical release incidents, including cleanup, disposal, reporting, and documentation
Identify key injury and safety trends;
design and drive new safety programs to improve outcomes across locations
Write and revise HSE policies and procedures to support the company's safety program
Conduct trainings, toolbox talks, and safety orientations for field crews and drivers
Promote Occupational Health and Safety awareness across multiple job locations
Actively monitor and interact with employees to promote safe behaviors, culture, and mindset
Manage, maintain, configure, calibrate, and bump test air monitoring instruments
Conduct Confined Space evaluations and perform Confined Space entry training for workers entering potentially hazardous spaces
Supervise Confined Space and Permit-Required Confined Space entries
Maintain accurate HSE records, training logs, and inspection documentation
Support new-hire safety orientation and ongoing certification tracking (e.G., OSHA 10/30, first aid/CPR, defensive driving)
Serve as a field-level point of contact for HSE questions, escalating systemic issues to the HSE Risk Manager
Respond to job sites promptly in the event of an incident or emergency
Assist the office with administrative tasks as needed, including documentation support, data entry, and HSE record-keeping
Perform additional assignments as required by operating needs of the company or as directed by the HSE Risk Manager
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Safety Science from an accredited institution
0–5 years of experience in an HSE role in construction or gas industry (preferred but not required)
Working knowledge of governmental EH&S standards, rules, and regulations, with proficiency in applying them to projects or facilities
Working knowledge of safe work practices and experience conducting incident investigations, OSHA, DOT, and EPA compliance, insurance audits, and workers' compensation claims
Knowledge of compliance with applicable company policies, procedures, and regulations
Knowledgeable of company strategic objectives and goals
Knowledge of industry best practices
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record (this role requires extensive daily driving)
Comfortable spending the majority of the workweek in the field/vehicle
Strong communication skills — able to coach and hold crews accountable in a constructive, respectful way
OSHA 30 certification preferred;
willing to obtain if not already held
Physical ability to walk job sites, climb, and work in outdoor/variable weather conditions
Comfortable balancing field responsibilities with occasional administrative/office support tasks
Worksite address
city of washington, PA, 15301, US
Who can apply
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