Entry-Level Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Officer

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Location

Tucson, AZ USA

Start Date

Immediately

Company Description

Piteau Associates, a Tetra Tech company, is a world-renowned consulting firm that offers a full range of geotechnical, hydrogeological, and mine water management investigation and design services to the resource industry. With more than 45 years of service, the company currently has over 150 employees in 11 offices in Canada, USA, Peru, Chile, UK, and South Africa. With a strong dedication to quality and maintaining long-term relationships with our clients, we are one of the top mining geotechnical and hydrogeology consulting firms specializing in the design of deep open pit mines worldwide.

Available Opportunities

Piteau Associates is going through an exciting phase of growth with the addition of more than 50 employees in our Geotechnical and Water Management groups in the last few years. To keep up with this growth, we are expanding our geotechnical group capabilities with highly respected industry leaders in our operations.

Skills and Responsibilities

  • Report to and assist the HSE manager to implement and maintain comprehensive HSE management systems to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.

  • Be a resource for field personnel by helping staff through any issues related to Safety, Health or Environmental. 

  • Provide guidance and support to project teams on HSE matters, including risk assessments and hazard mitigation.

  • Assist the HSE manager with training courses such as MSHA refresher and New Miner classes.

  • Learn and stay informed of MSHA laws and state, local, client and Piteau rules and regulations. 

  • Stay updated on emerging HSE trends, technologies, and regulations to enhance organizational performance.

  • Engage with regulatory authorities and industry groups to stay informed of requirements and best practices.

  • Attend contractor safety meetings and share information with employees affected. 

  • Participate in site inspections, audits, and assessments to identify hazards and ensure safety protocols.

  • Collaborate internally and externally to promote safety, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement.

  • Assist with incident investigations and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.

  • Ability to do basic Industrial Hygiene testing. 

  • Manage and maintain field equipment warehouse.

  • Take ownership of the field equipment warehouse and maintain organization, housekeeping, records and inventory.

Required Qualifications 

We are looking for candidates possessing some or all of the following qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred.

  • Minimum 2 year of HSE experience within the consulting, mining (MSHA), or related industrial sectors (OSHA), demonstrating an understanding of operational and strategic HSE requirements. In-depth knowledge of HSE regulations, standards, and best practices.

  • Proficient in the latest HSE regulations, with a proven ability to influence and enforce standards across multinational teams.

  • Strong leadership, self-motivated, detail oriented, problem-solving, and communication skills, capable of multi-tasking and interact with employees, management, vendors and clients 

  • Capable of fostering an environment of compliance and safety excellence.

  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite and HSE management software applications.

  • Ability to drive ¾-ton to 1-ton pickup and back a trailer. 

  • Some mechanical ability and experience.

  • Be able to do limited amount of overnight travel within the state and to other states. 

  • Lift up to 50 Lbs. occasionally.

Why Join Piteau?

  • Exciting career development opportunities, including mentoring by world-class practice leaders

  • Cutting edge resources

  • Ability to see projects from cradle to grave

  • Engaging corporate culture based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity

  • Excellent compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

Applications

If you are interested in exploring the potential for a challenging and rewarding career with Piteau, please submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF document to careers@piteau.com.

Additional Information

To meet the physical demands required of some positions, candidates must be in good physical condition and willing to work in all weather conditions. Clearance on pre-placement medical and drug and alcohol testing may be required. 

Apply now

We offer a great place to work, and an engaging culture that is based on innovation, collaboration, and integrity. Our compensation plan includes a competitive hourly rate and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. 

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees — 21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech’s core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties, including women; First Nations persons; members of visible minority groups; and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.