Manager-Health & Safety, ILS

Manager-Health & Safety, ILS at Tallgrass

Tallgrass Integrated Logistics Solutions (ILS) is building a large‑scale, multi‑billion‑dollar industrial power generating facility for a dedicated user. The facility is a behind‑the‑meter, private use network (PUN), generating gigawatts (GW) of electricity using multiple power‑generating technologies, including other major chemical processes. As the owner, Tallgrass ILS contracted an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Contractor (Contractor) to execute a majority of the construction as a lump‑sum turnkey (LSTK) contract.

Some smaller subcontracts will be directly contracted by the owner.

The Manager – Health & Safety (Safety Manager) will be responsible for health and safety oversight of the project. This role will oversee the health and safety program implementation and performance of the prime EPC Contractor executing the overall site construction, as well as other subcontractors throughout the project site. As the owner's representative for health & safety matters on site, the Safety Manager’s role is primarily focused on managing and overseeing the Health & Safety program for Tallgrass ILS and ensuring that all contractors working for Tallgrass are compliant with applicable company standards, regulations, and project‑specific requirements.

• Owner Field Representative – primary field representative for health and safety for Tallgrass on a major construction site primarily run by an EPC contractor.
• Monitor EPC Contractor Safety Performance – vigilantly monitor the EPC contractor's progress against the agreed‑upon project Health & Safety execution plan (HASP).
• Site Safety Oversight – coordinate and conduct regular work area inspections, assessments, surveys, and program evaluations to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with all applicable safety and health regulations and contract requirements.
• Safety and Regulatory Compliance – ensure the EPC contractor is adhering to all site safety protocols, HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment) plans, and local/national safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project team and participate in pre‑construction meetings to analyze risk and support the project team to effectively identify and plan to mitigate risk.
• Provide support and/or oversight to project inspection and contractors on safe work practices.
• Conduct pre‑job safety briefings and ensure safety control measures are implemented.
• Address EHS matters by making recommendations to EPC based on knowledge of company practices and government regulations. If required, research information needs through corporate personnel, trade, or government organizations.
• Foster communication with the workforce to strengthen the importance of EHS objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of company EHS policies and procedures and applicable regulatory agency regulations, standards, and guidelines.
• Assist project team and EPC in investigating all incidents and document properly; assist in implementation of corrective actions as it relates to the incident.
• Foster a positive open work environment, systems approaches, and disciplined execution of all assigned tasks.
• Other daily, weekly, monthly or special project duties as identified, defined, and assigned.

Associate's degree from an accredited institution in Environmental, Health and Safety or a related discipline, or 10 years of equivalent experience in a safety‑related field.

• A minimum of ten (10) years prior experience or similar background.
• Proven experience working in an owner's representative or oversight role, specifically on projects with third‑party EPC contractors.
• Knowledge and experience in power plant, oil & gas, LNG, or chemicals industry construction.
• Experience in executing construction in an operating facility environment.

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and a driving record satisfactory to the company and its insurers (for travel).

• Ability to write clearly and concisely for different types of…