Senior Hss Specialist, Commissioning And Start Up (Squamish)

Senior Hss Specialist, Commissioning And Start Up (Squamish)

27 Oct
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Woodfibre LNG
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Squamish

27 Oct

Woodfibre LNG

Squamish

Project The Woodfibre LNG Project is located approximately 7 km west-southwest of Squamish, British Columbia. It involves the construction and operation of a liquefied natural gas export facility on the previous Woodfibre pulp mill site. The facility will have LNG storage capacity of approximately 250,000 m³ and production capacity of approximately 2.1 million tonnes per year.Woodfibre Management Ltd. is a privately held Canadian company based in Vancouver and a subsidiary of Pacific Energy Corporation Limited.Position The Senior HSS Specialist, Commissioning and Start Up is a senior role supporting Woodfibre LNG's Health, Safety and Security function during late construction, commissioning readiness, commissioning and start-up. The role will provide senior technical HSS support for development and delivery of commissioning and start-up deliverables, including procedures, work packages, readiness and assurance tools, and field implementation support. The successful candidate will help ensure HSS requirements are practical, aligned with Woodfibre expectations, and ready for implementation at site. The incumbent will work closely with the Director, Health, Safety & Security, the Site HSS Lead / HSS Manager, Operations, commissioning, operations, construction, EPC and contractor teams to ensure safe commissioning and start-up of the Woodfibre LNG Facility.Key Responsibilities Commissioning and Start-Up ReadinessProvide HSS oversight and field guidance for commissioning and start-up readinessDefine, prioritize, and steward commissioning HSS deliverablesReview and guide commissioning HSS procedures, plans, work packs, assurance tools, and readiness evidenceSupport integration of HSS requirements into commissioning execution planningProvide HSS input into commissioning risk assessments, SIMOPS planning, permit to work interfaces, isolation and LOTO interfaces, pre-startup safety review processes, and readiness reviewsHelp verify that HSS controls are understood, implemented, and effective before higher-risk commissioning and start-up activities proceedSupport field implementation of commissioning HSS requirements through coaching, verification, and intervention where requiredIdentify schedule, resource, quality, competency, and execution risks that could affect HSS readiness for commissioning, start-up, or operationsOperations HSS Management System Support the development, implementation,



and continuous improvement of the Operations HSS Management SystemHelp integrate Operations HSS requirements into the Woodfibre Management SystemSupport Safety and Loss Management System readiness by ensuring HSS requirements are aligned, practical, and field-usableLead development and implementation of assigned Operations HSS procedures, standards, tools, and field practicesEnsure Operations HSS requirements are fit for purpose, scalable, and practical for a compact, remote LNG facilitySupport the transition from construction-phase HSS arrangements to Operations HSS requirementsHelp define the Operations HSS operating rhythm, including inspections, field verifications, action tracking, leadership reviews, and performance reportingEnsure systems and tools support effective decisions rather than adding unnecessary complexitySupport development of Operations HSS training requirements and field implementation plansEnsure HSS expectations are clearly understood by Operations personnel, contractors, and site leadersField Assurance and Contractor Oversight Help ensure Operations and site teams conduct inspections, control verifications, field checks, and corrective action follow-upMonitor and verify contractor implementation of applicable HSS requirementsConduct and support field inspections, audits, observations, and control verificationsAssess the effectiveness of corrective actions and confirm closure evidence where requiredSupport incident reporting, investigation, learning, and corrective action managementReview incident investigation outputs for quality, completeness, and practical corrective actionsUse assurance results, field observations, incident data, and performance metrics to identify trends, weak controls, and improvement opportunitiesSupport reporting of HSS performance, key risks, assurance findings, and priority actionsSecurity and Emergency Management Interfaces Work closely with the Corporate Security Manager to support field implementation of approved security strategies, plans, and controlsSupport site-level coordination where security requirements affect HSS execution, contractor management, access control, workforce behaviour, or field readinessWork closely with the Emergency Response Manager to support field implementation of emergency response strategies, plans, drills,



exercises, and readiness requirementsSupport emergency response and security readiness as part of integrated site executionRequirements Occupational health and safety certification, applicable university degree, technical diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experienceMinimum 10 years of HSS experience in oil and gas, LNG, petrochemical, chemical, marine terminal, heavy industrial, or major project environmentsExperience supporting commissioning, start-up, operations readiness, or operations in a major industrial settingExperience developing or implementing HSS procedures, plans, work packages, assurance tools, or field execution requirements for commissioning, start-up, or high-risk industrial workStrong working knowledge of Canadian occupational health and safety legislation and industrial HSS management systems. British Columbia experience would be an assetExperience working with EPC contractors, multidisciplinary teams, and contractor workforcesExperience with critical risk management, SIMOPS, permit to work, isolation and LOTO interfaces, job hazard analysis, field assurance, incident investigation, corrective action management, and HSS performance reportingExperience providing field guidance, coaching, challenge, and practical HSS support to operations, construction, commissioning, and contractor teamsAdditional Requirements Solid field presence and practical judgmentAble to work independently and provide senior HSS support with limited day-to-day directionAble to influence, coach, challenge, and elevate issues appropriatelyAble to work effectively with Operations, Construction, Commissioning, EPC, contractor, corporate, and functional teamsAble to simplify complex requirements into practical field expectationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working under pressure and managing competing prioritiesProficient with Microsoft Office and HSS management systems or reporting toolsAble to meet the physical demands of a site-based industrial roleMust comply with company substance abuse policy requirements, including pre-access testingMust have authorization to work in CanadaOnly qualified candidates legally entitled to work in Canada will be contacted.Thank you in advance for your interest!Woodfibre Management Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.Woodfibre LNG reserves the right to amend the job description, including the title, duties, and qualification from time to time in its sole discretion.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Hss Specialist, Commissioning And Start Up (Squamish)
🏢 Woodfibre LNG
📍 Squamish

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