Title:
HSE Manager
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR!
KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.
Why Join Us?
- Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
- Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
- Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing and optimizing defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of space defense.
The HSE Manager is responsible for leading the implementation and continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures, and standards across the organization. This role ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, promotes a culture of safety, and supports operational excellence through proactive risk management and employee engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
Policy Implementation & Compliance
- Develops, implements, and enforces HSE policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure employee and departmental safety.
- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of regulatory requirements and auditing standards, ensuring organizational compliance.
Incident Management & Inspections
- Leads incident investigations and reporting, ensuring root cause analysis and corrective actions are documented and implemented.
- Conducts regular site inspections and audits to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Creates incident reports.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborates with internal teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to interpret and apply relevant standards, codes, and regulations.
- Serves as a key point of contact for HSE-related inquiries and initiatives.
Auditing & Risk Assessment
- Plans and executes audits of company-operated properties to assess HSE performance and identify risks.
- Develops and maintains systems for capturing and analyzing HSE statistics to inform decision-making.
Training & Development
- Facilitates KBR’s HSSE courses and develops site-specific training programs for employees, subcontractors, and clients.
- Gathers and analyzes training evaluation data to improve course effectiveness.
- Provides coaching, guidance, and support to less experienced team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Strategic Leadership
- Applies industry best practices and problem-solving skills to enhance HSE processes and systems.
- Identifies opportunities for innovation and process improvement to strengthen the organization’s safety culture.
Work Environment:
- Location: On-site
- Travel Requirements: Minimal 0-20%
- Working Hours: Flexible
Security Clearance Requirements:
- Clearance eligibility required. Active Secret clearance preferred.
Required Qualifications:
- Security clearance eligibility.
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in HSE roles, preferably in industrial or construction environments.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and auditing practices.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead training sessions and influence safety behavior across diverse teams.
- Analytical mindset with experience in data-driven decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Secret security clearance.
- CSP - Certified Safety Professional
- LSO - Laser Safety Officer
- PMP - Project Management Professional
Basic Compensation:
$128,000.00 - $192,000.00
This range is for the Hawaii area only.
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
