HSSE Area Manager – Gas and Site in Amarillo, Texas at Fermi Inc

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.

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.

Certifications Required

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction (required); OSHA 500 / 510 trainer credential preferred.
• CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician) preferred.
• Current First Aid / CPR / AED certification.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience overseeing safety for power generation, oil & gas, or heavy-civil construction.
• Experience on combined-cycle or simple-cycle power generation, oil & gas, or heavy-civil / heavy-industrial construction.
• Familiarity with process safety concepts, high-energy piping, pressure testing, and plant commissioning / startup safety.
• Any additional BCSP credentials.
• Familiarity with digital safety / observation and workforce-tracking systems.

Physical & Site Requirements

• Full-time presence on an active construction site in the Texas Panhandle, including exposure to heat, cold, dust, noise, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk the site for extended periods, climb ladders / stairs, and access elevated and confined areas.
• Ability to wear required PPE at all times in the field.
• Availability to support extended shifts, and occasional nights / weekends as project needs require.