Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Director
K20 NTE MOBILITY PARTNERS LLC

Job Info

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Who is NTE, NTE 35W, and LBJ?

The North Tarrant Express (NTE) was the first design-build-finance-operate-maintain managed lanes project in Texas and consisted of the complete reconstruction of 13.3 miles of the existing I-820/SH-183 corridor between Dallas and Fort Worth. Since opening in October 2014, nine months ahead of the contracted completion date, the general highway lanes are experiencing a 70% decrease in congestion time and a 15% increase in average speed. This Cintra-led project has doubled capacity and significantly improved mobility along this heavily congested corridor that traverses the heart of six cities through Northeast Tarrant County.

The North Tarrant Express 35W (NTE 35W) project spans 16.8 miles from I-30 in downtown Fort Worth to Eagle Parkway at the north end of Alliance Airport. The project is operated and maintained by the Cintra-led consortium in North Texas. This project has improved mobility by adding additional road capacity through a combination of general highway lanes and continuous frontage roads, along with tolled express lanes that use variable pricing to keep traffic moving.

The LBJ Express (LBJ) is currently the largest P3 operation in Texas and one of the largest ever undertaken in the U.S. It is a regionally-significant transportation improvement project in North Texas that is relieving severe congestion in the dense urban area of north Dallas. In 2009, the Cintra-led consortium was selected to complete the design, construction, finance, operation, and maintenance of the project along I-635 and I-35E. Since opening in September 2015, the general highway lanes are realizing a 60% decrease in congestion time and a 10% increase in average speed.

What makes us different?

Our people come first. We want every single employee to develop both professionally and personally. With a strong focus on growth potential, we look to our internal employees as potential candidates for both national and international opportunities. We aim to achieve greatness by promoting from within every chance we get. We work hard and play hard and strive every day for success and achievement. With a diverse group of professionals working in a fast-paced environment, we achieve milestones constantly. And if that weren't enough, we also offer our employees highly competitive insurance benefits, Paid Time Off, and a matching 401(k) program.

Job Description:

Summary: The Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality (HSEQ) Director will be responsible for developing new, and implementing existing, company HSEQ programs. The HSEQ Director is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The HSEQ Director will verify program effectiveness by participating in routine audits, inspections and investigations. The position is obligated to stop the job when there is an imminent hazard to the health and well-being of employees, and to protect company property and the environment. The HSEQ Director will also ensure the Quality Control and the compliance with the Quality Management System and implement and develop the Quality Management Plan.

Position Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with legislation and regulatory HSEQ requirements and establish action plans to communicate them to team members
  
• Identify and analyze continuous improvement initiatives and verify the corrective action effectiveness as it related to HSEQ compliance.
  
• Support case management of all occupational injuries/illness to include provision of care/treatment, arranging for and monitoring light-duty programs, managing an injured worker's return to work and supporting HR requests for Worker's Compensation information
  
• Prepare reports on QHSE performance and present them to stakeholders
  
• Manage occupational incidents and accidents and implement prevention plans
  
• Manage and develop the Companies' Quality Management System
  
• Advise all Concessionaire's team on the state of the Quality and Environmental Management System and the Facility Management Plan
  
• Fulfill the duties assigned to the Quality Manager in accordance with the FCA
  
• Responsible for the Management Review Process of the Quality and Environmental Management System
  
• Prepares an audit schedule for internal and external parties and initiates such audits and prepares reports for management's follow-up.
  
• Advises the CEO on audit results, corrective actions, and changes to procedures
  
• Responsible within the Concessionaire regarding all aspects related to quality assurance
  
• Advise and liaise with other departments in identifying training needs in Quality and Environmental matters
  
• Assist in investigating non-conformities and recommend corrective actions, if any
  
• Liaise with TxDOT Representative(s), the D-B Contractor, Independent Engineer and any Third Parties regarding quality related matters
  
• Lead in Reporting, Document Control Systems and Schedule
  
• Assist in Design/Construction quality oversight
  
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards
  
• Promote and ensure the quality and environmental commitments in the Organization
  
• Oversee quality management personnel dedicated to design, construction, operations, and maintenance
  
• Oversee the Safety Manager and document control personnel
  
• Advise the different departments of the Organization on implementing appropriate quality procedures and corrective actions within their areas of responsibility
  
• Ensure environmental compliance and review the Safety Manager's responsibilities
  
• Lead periodic Management Reviews to assess the effectiveness of the Quality and Environmental Management System
  
• Review Sub-consultants' quality plans and procedures for compatibility with the Companies' quality plans
  
• Ensure that appropriate personnel receive training on the Quality and Environmental Management System and safety
  
• Update the documents of the Quality and Environmental Management Systems of the Project Management Plan as necessary
  
• Develop training and awareness plans for QHSE requirements
  
• Liaise with external/independent quality and environmental auditors to schedule audits and review results
  
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned
  

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to fulfill those duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Sciences or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  
• 15+ years of experience in HSEQ compliance
  
• Knowledge of federal, state and local regulations, including: EPA, OSHA, DOT, DOL, WC and other industry standards and best management practices pertaining to occupational health & safety
  
• Ability to become an OSHA Authorized Outreach trainer by completing OSHA 510 and OSHA 500 within 1 year
  
• Have or qualify to obtain a certification from the Board of Certified Safety Professionals within 1 year
  
• Knowledge of Incident Command System (ICS)
  
• Internal and External Audit experience (ISO 9001, 14001, and/or 45001); Some experience in implementing and/or maintaining an ISO or similar certification system preferred
  
• Working knowledge of 40 CFR Environmental regulations and local state regulations preferred
  

Professional Qualities:

• Effectively manage tasks and tight deadlines independently; High level of initiative, teamwork and ownership
  
• Excellent technical writing, speaking and presentation skills
  
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to develop relationships quickly and effectively throughout the company and can interact and productively communicate with all levels of the organization
  
• Superior quantitative skills
  
• Strong decision-making and resolution skills; Must demonstrate effective problem-solving ability
  
• Must be able to multitask, prioritize, and implement innovative processes within a fast-paced environment
  
• Ability to work with people in a culturally diverse environment
  

Computer Skills:

• Must be able to demonstrate computer proficiency, especially with Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point and other PC based programs
  

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet
  
• Some travel required, may include air travel
  
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
  
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus, as necessary to use a computer
  
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
  
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit
  

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