HSE & Transportation Specialist

Certarus is the North American leader in providing low carbon energy solutions through a fully integrated compressed natural gas (CNG), renewable natural gas (RNG), and hydrogen platform. The company safely delivers clean-burning fuels to industrial customers not connected to a pipeline.

By displacing more carbon-intensive fuels, Certarus helps customers lower operating costs and improve environmental performance. Its fleet of specialty trailers supports the growing demand for low and zero-emission fuel distribution.

Summary

The HSE and Transportation Specialist supports health, safety, environmental and transportation compliance activities across Canadian operations. Based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, this role provides hands-on field support, coaching and technical guidance to employees and operational leaders, helping put the Certarus Health, Safety and Environment Management System into practice.

The Specialist works closely with Operations, Transportation Compliance and Training to identify hazards, verify effective controls, support incident investigations and improve how work is performed safely. Frequent field visits are required, primarily throughout Western Canada, with travel to other Canadian locations as needed.

Perks

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Employer paid benefits
• 7% RRSP Matching
• Paid vacation
• Company cell phone

Schedule and Travel

• Normal business hours with on-call responsibilities to support 24-hour operations.

• Approximately 30% travel, primarily within Western Canada, with periodic travel to Eastern Canada. Travel includes overnight and multi-day trips and may vary based on operational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide practical HSE guidance to drivers, technicians and operational leaders; support compliance with company policies and applicable Canadian federal and provincial requirements.

• Conduct field inspections, operational reviews and compliance audits at Certarus hubs and customer sites; verify critical controls, document findings and follow corrective actions through to closure.

• Partner with Regional Operations Managers to implement and maintain HSE programs, procedures and improvement initiatives.

• Support driving safety and transportation compliance programs, including route hazard assessments, pre-trip verification and dangerous goods inspections, in coordination with Transportation Compliance.

• Review driving events and risk trends with Operations and Transportation Compliance; support timely coaching and follow-up for new and existing drivers.

• Facilitate safety meetings, field engagement and training; support onboarding and practical competency assessments in coordination with Training and qualified evaluators.

• Lead or support incident investigations, including field response when required; work with employees, supervisors, clients and contractors to understand contributing factors and develop effective corrective actions.

• Review hazard reports, behavior-based observations and task risk assessments; provide feedback and help teams address hazards and strengthen controls.

• Inspect equipment, work areas and environmental conditions; verify safe storage, handling and transportation of dangerous goods and support environmental protection practices.

• Support regulatory and client inspections, audits and prequalification activities; escalate compliance concerns and coordinate follow-up with the HSE Manager.

• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee and support employee involvement in identifying concerns and improving workplace safety.

• Track HSE and transportation performance, prepare reports and maintain accurate inspection, training, investigation and corrective action records.

• Assist with policy and procedure updates, workers’ compensation and return-to-work coordination, and special projects under the guidance of the HSE Manager.

• Promote open reporting, shared learning and a positive safety culture; work with internal teams, clients and contractors to improve field practices.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum five years of directly related experience in an HSE and/or transportation compliance role.

• Degree or diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Canadian Registered Safety Professional (CRSP) designation, or progress toward the designation, is an asset.

• Strong working knowledge of applicable Canadian occupational health and safety, transportation, dangerous goods and environmental requirements, particularly in Western Canada.

• Experience supporting field operations and implementing HSE programs; upstream or midstream energy services experience is an asset.

• Experience with incident investigations, inspections, hazard assessments, employee coaching and corrective action follow-up.

• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and build effective relationships with employees, operational leaders, clients and contractors.

• Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft 365, including Excel, and the ability to learn digital HSE systems.

• Valid driver’s licence with a satisfactory driving record and the ability to meet the role’s travel and on-call requirements.

Certarus embraces diversity and equal opportunity and considers qualifications, merit and business needs in hiring decisions. Certarus is and will remain an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Certarus offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and retirement plans, with opportunities for career development in a growing organization.