HSSE Field Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Richland Office 071,024-00 - Richland, WA 99352Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 SalarySCOPE:

The HSSE Field Specialist is responsible for the tactical execution and day-to-day administration of Christensen's Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) programs across assigned operations. This position partners closely with General Managers, Operations Managers, Dispatch, Maintenance, and field personnel to ensure compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations while supporting safe, efficient, and environmentally responsible operations.

Reporting directly to the Corporate HSSE Manager, this role serves as the primary field resource for operational HSSE support, environmental compliance, facility inspections, incident investigations, regulatory compliance, safety coaching, and corrective action management. The position is responsible for implementing corporate HSSE programs, maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting operational leaders, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across assigned locations.

Success in this position requires maintaining a strong field presence, building effective relationships with operational leadership, proactively identifying and mitigating risk, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen Christensen's safety culture and regulatory performance

This position is expected to maintain a high level of visibility within field operations and serve as a trusted business partner supporting Christensen's commitment to operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES & DELIVERABLES

HSSE

Implement and support Corporate HSSE policies, standards, and procedures across assigned operations.
Monitor and verify completion of corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, audits, and regulatory findings.
Conduct operational HSSE audits, driver observations, facility inspections, and risk assessments while ensuring corrective actions are implemented and verified.
Lead incident investigations, conduct root cause analyses, and coordinate corrective action implementation.
Provide tactical HSSE support, coaching, and guidance to operational leadership and frontline employees to promote a proactive safety culture.
Deliver HSSE training and support regulatory compliance initiatives across assigned operations.
Manage the Company Facility Inspection Program, including cardlock locations, terminals, bulk plants, and other operational facilities.
Coordinate environmental compliance programs including permits, inspections, regulatory reporting, spill prevention, and corrective actions.
Support emergency preparedness and response activities, including spill response, regulatory notifications, and incident documentation.
Support the implementation of Corporate HSSE initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
Serve as a trusted operational partner by providing day-to-day HSSE guidance that supports safe, compliant, and efficient operations.

RISK

Evaluate operational activities to identify potential safety, environmental, and regulatory risks.
Analyze incident trends, facility inspections, driver observations, and audit results to identify opportunities for proactive risk reduction.
Develop, implement, and monitor corrective actions that reduce organizational risk and improve operational performance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives by utilizing incident trends, inspections, observations, and operational data to reduce organizational risk.

LEADERSHIP & TEAM REACH

Develop and promote a safety culture that embodies one of Christensen's four core strategic anchors through an active field presence and by serving as a trusted HSSE resource for operational leadership and frontline employees.
Provide technical guidance, coaching, and operational support while building collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with General Managers, Operations Managers, Dispatch, Maintenance, and other business units to ensure consistent execution of Corporate HSSE programs, regulatory compliance, and operational risk reduction.
Support operational leaders by providing coaching, guidance, and practical solutions that improve HSSE performance and regulatory compliance.
Understand and live Christensen's Core Values while supporting the Company's Employee Value Proposition.
Foster positive communication and professional working relationships that promote accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
Support operational excellence by assisting business units in achieving HSSE goals through collaboration, leadership, and consistent execution of company standards.
Remain adaptable and responsive to changing business needs, organizational priorities, and operational requirements.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS Degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental or related major. Professional degree preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting numerous operating locations in a fast-paced operational environment.
3+ years' experience in Safety, Risk Management or related field(s)
Demonstrated success in working effectively in multi-functional teams
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Experience with OSHA, DOT/FMCSA, EPA, DEQ and environmental compliance preferred.
Experience conducting incident investigations and root cause analysis.
Experience supporting multiple operational locations preferred.
Strong organizational, communication, and coaching skills.
Ability to build relationships and influence operational leaders.
Experience delivering training and coaching operational leaders preferred.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting numerous operating locations in a fast-paced operational environment.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel is required to support multiple operating locations, conduct facility inspections, lead incident investigations, support environmental compliance activities, deliver training, and provide operational coaching.
Overnight travel is required based on business needs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Operates in a professional office environment
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long period of times, talk and hear
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms. 
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

COMPANY OFFERED BENEFITS

As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue to offer a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs. A few elements of our benefit programs include:
Health Insurance Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans.
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts.
Company provided long term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance.

401(k) plan with a generous company contribution.
Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays.
Parental Leave Program.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee Recognition Program.
Employee Referral Bonus Program.

 
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