HSS Manager, Operations

Job Description

<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><strong>Project</strong></p><p>The Woodfibre LNG Project is situated approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It encompasses the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility on the former Woodfibre pulp mill site, featuring a storage capacity of 250,000 m³ and an annual production of approximately 2.1 million tons of LNG.​ </p><p><strong>Woodfibre Management Ltd. </strong>is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.</p><p><strong>Position</strong></p><p>The <strong>HSS Manager, Operations</strong>, is a pivotal leadership role within the Woodfibre LNG Operations team, responsible for overseeing all aspects of health, safety, and security performance during the Commissioning, Start-Up (CSU), and Operations phases of the plant. Reporting to the Vice-President of HSSE & Regulatory Compliance, this role is embedded in Operations and ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards, fostering a culture of excellence in safety and stewardship.​</p><p></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p>The Successful applicant will:</p><p></p><p><strong>Commissioning & Start-Up (CSU) Phase:</strong></p><ul><li>Develop and implement Health, Safety and Security strategies and programs tailored to CSU activities.</li><li>Set up all the procedures for CSU and Operations phase of the HSS Management System.</li><li>Collaborate with commissioning teams to identify and mitigate HSS risks.</li><li>Ensure all personnel receive appropriate HSSE training prior to CSU activities.</li><li>Establish emergency response procedures specific to CSU scenarios.</li><li>Monitor compliance with HSSE regulations and standards during CSU. </li><li>Support Operations and the Project in implementing a permit to work system for the CSU phase.</li></ul><p><strong>Operations Phase:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of the HSS Management System.</li><li>Oversee incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementation of corrective actions.</li><li>Coordinate with regulatory agencies such as WorkSafe BC and BCER and stakeholders on HSS matters.</li><li>Promote a proactive safety & compliance culture through leadership, training, and engagement initiatives.​ </li><li>Manage the HSS budget and contracts for Operations, particularly related to PPE training.</li><li>Ensure emergency response training and exercises are well managed, continuously improving and to satisfaction of the regulators.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p><strong>Required Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>Minimum of 10 years of HSS experience in the oil and gas, chemical or industrial sector, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Experience with marine terminal operations is an asset.</li><li>Proven experience managing HSS during commissioning and operational phases of industrial projects.</li><li>In-depth, working knowledge of Canadian HSS regulations and standards.</li><li>Strong leadership and team management skills with demonstrated experience as a coach, mentor and trainer.</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Additional Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external stakeholders.</li><li>Proficiency in HSSE management systems and software.</li><li>Valid driver&#39;s license.</li><li>Ability to work on-site in Squamish, BC, with occasional travel as required.​ </li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Application Guidelines:</strong></p><p><em>Only qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.</em></p><p>Thank you in advance for your interest!</p><p><strong>Woodfibre Management Ltd.</strong> is an equal opportunity employer.</p><p></p><p></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Salary range: CAD 130,000 - 150,000/yr</p></p></p>