Job Description

Regional Senior Health & Safety Advisor (Americas)

Type: 6-month rolling consultancy contract

Location: Downtown Dallas, TX (with regional travel across the Americas)

Engagement: Independent Contractor / Freelance Consultant

Overview: We are seeking an experienced Regional Senior Health & Safety Advisor to join an embedded Health & Safety function supporting operations across the Americas region .

The role is based out of Downtown Dallas , working closely with the global H&S leadership team as part of a high-performing corporate H&S structure.

Additional U.S. locations may be considered, but local proximity to Dallas is preferred due to ongoing construction and operational activity.

This role supports corporate real estate, data centre operations, and ongoing construction/refurbishment projects .

The environment is professional services / corporate office-based , with contractor oversight on live and planned build activities.

Ideal candidates come from:

• Corporate H&S teams
• Data centre / critical environment operators
• Global Facilities Management/workplace services
• Construction or fit-out project safety management (with strong stakeholder maturity)

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the regional Health & Safety lead for the Americas, providing expert advice across office, data centre, and construction environments.
• Support the implementation, monitoring, and continual improvement of the corporate H&S Management System.
• Ensure compliance with:
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910 (General Industry) and 29 CFR 1926 (Construction)
• Federal and State regulatory bodies (e.g., Cal/OSHA , Texas DSHS , NY DOL )
• Canadian safety frameworks (CCOHS / Provincial Ministries of Labour)
• Local health & safety legislation in Latin America
• Develop and review H&S policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
• Review contractor documentation, including JHAs and SWPs .
• Conduct site audits/inspections, including active construction environments in the Dallas area.
• Lead and support incident investigations , ensuring accurate root cause and corrective action development.
• Deliver H&S training in line with regulatory and corporate requirements.
• Prepare and communicate performance data and compliance insight to senior stakeholders.
• Provide H&S oversight for new site mobilisation and refurbishment projects across the Americas.
• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, contractors, and external vendors.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety & Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Health & Safety, or related field.
• 5+ years’ H&S experience across multiple operational environments.
• Strong working knowledge of OSHA General Industry and Construction standards.
• Experience supporting active construction projects (OSHA 1926).
• Solid track record leading incident investigations and regulatory reporting.
• Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Preferred Professional Credentials:

• CSP , CHST , ASP , CRSP , or equivalent.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proactive ownership and accountability.
• Strong analytical and reporting capability.
• Comfortable managing regional scope with travel.
• Excellent stakeholder communication and relationship-building skills.

Contract & Commercial Terms

• 6-month rolling contract , ongoing renewals likely.
• On-site presence required in Downtown Dallas with periodic travel across the Americas.
• Day rate dependent on experience .

Application Process:

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications for the role. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

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