HSE Specialist II

Play an integral role in delivering sustainable infrastructure and industrial construction projects that support the world's evolving energy, chemicals, and resources needs. As an HSE Specialist II, you will provide Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) support to project and construction teams, helping ensure work is performed safely, responsibly, and in compliance with company, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Working closely with Project Managers, Construction Managers, supervisors, craft personnel, subcontractors, and project teams, you will help implement and support effective HSE programs that prevent injuries, illnesses, property damage, and environmental incidents. Your expertise will contribute directly to building a strong safety culture and supporting successful project delivery.

Purpose of the role

At Worley, we are committed to delivering sustainable change by bridging today's energy and resource demands with the transition to a more sustainable future. The HSE Specialist II plays a critical role in this journey by supporting project teams in the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs.

This role provides technical guidance and operational support across project activities to help eliminate workplace hazards, improve compliance, and promote safe work practices. Reporting operationally to Project and Construction Management on HSE program matters, you will support project personnel in achieving safety, environmental, and operational excellence objectives.

You will be responsible for

• Supporting Project Managers, Construction Managers, and project teams in implementing effective health, safety, and environmental programs.
• Promoting a proactive safety culture focused on incident prevention, hazard identification, risk reduction, and continuous improvement.
• Assisting with the development, implementation, and monitoring of project-specific HSE plans, procedures, and initiatives.
• Conducting field inspections, audits, observations, and workplace assessments to identify hazards and verify compliance with applicable requirements.
• Participating in project safety meetings, toolbox talks, pre-task planning sessions, and risk assessments.
• Supporting incident reporting, investigations, root cause analyses, corrective actions, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Monitoring construction activities to ensure compliance with company standards, client requirements, regulatory obligations, and project procedures.
• Assisting with environmental compliance activities, waste management programs, spill prevention measures, and environmental monitoring efforts.
• Tracking HSE performance metrics and supporting the preparation of reports, presentations, and project communications.
• Providing technical guidance and HSE support to project personnel, contractors, and craft workforce members.
• Assisting with orientation programs, training activities, and workforce awareness initiatives.
• Supporting emergency preparedness, response planning, and incident management activities.
• Participating in HSE program reviews and recommending improvements that enhance project performance and workforce engagement.
• Coordinating with project stakeholders to address HSE concerns, identify emerging risks, and support safe execution strategies.
• Supporting compliance reviews, audits, inspections, and customer HSE initiatives.
• Assisting in the use and maintenance of HSE systems, databases, reporting tools, and tracking mechanisms.

About us

Worley is a global company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting, engineering, procurement and construction across the project lifecycle, with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery, we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet today's needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

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What you'll bring to the role

You are a safety-focused professional with strong technical knowledge and a commitment to helping project teams achieve safe and environmentally responsible outcomes. You combine practical field experience with effective communication and problem-solving skills to support positive project performance.

Key qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Industrial Hygiene, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Typically 5+ years of relevant HSE experience supporting construction, industrial, energy, chemicals, manufacturing, infrastructure, or major capital projects.
• Strong understanding of health, safety, and environmental management systems, regulations, standards, and industry best practices.
• Experience supporting hazard identification, risk assessment, incident investigation, and corrective action programs.
• Knowledge of construction safety practices, contractor management processes, and field execution activities.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision while planning and accomplishing varied and complex assignments.
• Experience identifying issues, evaluating risks, and recommending practical solutions.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder engagement, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively influence safe work behaviors and promote participation in HSE initiatives.
• Experience using HSE reporting systems, incident management tools, databases, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to provide technical guidance and support to project personnel and small project teams when required.
• Commitment to safety leadership, environmental stewardship, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Feel the energy at Worley with access to a range of benefits including: paid-time off, holiday pay (usually 8 per year in the US), and eligibility to participate in the medical, life, dental, and vision insurance plans, as well as 401K plan.

Apply today

If you are ready to help create safer workplaces and support the successful delivery of complex industrial projects, we encourage you to apply. Join a global organization where your HSE expertise, commitment to safety, and passion for continuous improvement will contribute to sustainable project outcomes and workforce wellbeing.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So, our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging, connection and innovation. We're building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves, and are heard.

And we're not just talking about it; we're doing it. We're reskilling our people, leveraging transferable skills, and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in today's low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition, there's a path for you here.

And there's no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons, explore diverse opportunities, and be part of delivering sustainable change.

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