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The Project HSE Coordinator is responsible for supporting and advancing the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental programs for onsite activities at jet engine test cell projects across the world. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety of employees, subcontractors and customers during the construction, installation and commissioning of aerospace test facilities. The Project HSE Coordinator will work closely with project managers, field service personnel, subcontractors and customer HSE representatives to develop and implement project-specific safety plans that comply with local regulations, customer requirements and company standards. In addition to traditional HSE responsibilities, this position will own the development and administration of field personnel training and qualification programs, track deployment readiness for employees traveling to project sites and coordinate travel documentation and visa requirements to support international project execution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety Program Management
- Support and maintain the company's project HSE management system and safety culture. This excludes HSE within Safran's factories.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures and safe work practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and testing activities.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, customer and international safety requirements.
- Conduct periodic safety audits, inspections and program assessments. Support and maintain the company's project HSE management system and safety culture. This excludes HSE within Safran's factories.
- Project HSE Planning
- Collaborate with customers' HSE representatives to develop project-specific Health, Safety and Environmental plans.
- Independently create and manage project safety plans for turnkey projects where customer support is limited or unavailable.
- Support pre-job planning meetings, hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and toolbox talk programs.
- Provide HSE support during project mobilization, installation, commissioning and site acceptance activities.
- Maintain and update the Installation Hazard Matrix to ensure project risks are identified, documented, and mitigated.
- Review, investigate, and close reported safety deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
- Source, procure, and ensure availability of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for project teams in accordance with safety requirements.
- Gather and document project-specific safety information to support safe travel, worksite readiness, and employee well-being during project execution.
Job Requirements
- Generate readiness reports to ensure personnel are fully qualified before site deployment.
- Maintain training records and documentation.
- International Travel Compliance
- Conduct project travel safety assessments, including evaluating hotel locations, local transportation options, payment methods, and destination-specific safety considerations.
- Coordinate and maintain emergency contact cards and emergency response information for all project personnel.
- Coordinate and track visa, work permit, passport, immunization, and travel compliance requirements for employees traveling internationally.
- Work with Human Resources, project teams, and external agencies to ensure field personnel have appropriate documentation before deployment.
- Monitor country-specific entry requirements and regulatory changes.
- Maintain deployment readiness records for all traveling employees.
- Environmental Compliance
- Support environmental compliance initiatives related to construction and testing activities.
- Assist in managing waste disposal, hazardous materials, spill prevention and environmental reporting requirements.
- Ensure environmental obligations are incorporated into project planning and execution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, Engineering or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 3–7 years of HSE experience in construction, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, energy or similar technical industries.
- Experience supporting field operations preferred.
- Experience working with international projects and diverse regulatory environments is highly desirable.
- Experience developing safety plans, conducting audits and managing contractor safety programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and recognized safety management systems.
- Ability to interpret customer safety requirements and develop compliant project-specific safety plans.
- Knowledge of construction, electrical, mechanical and industrial installation hazards.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple simultaneous global projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to maintain detailed training, certification and compliance records.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors and employees at all levels.
- Able and willing to travel up to 30% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required; some trips may last up to 2-3 weeks.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
- Coordinate with local contractors to conduct ATEX (Explosive Atmosphere) and confined space hazard assessments in accordance with country-specific regulatory and safety requirements; ensure compliance with applicable standards; and communicate findings and recommendations to STC HSE and management.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and local regulatory authorities to identify, communicate, and ensure compliance with site-specific and local safety requirements prior to project execution.
- Global Field Operations Support
- Travel to project sites worldwide to conduct safety inspections, audits, observations and training.
- Support field teams during startup and high-risk activities.
- Act as a primary HSE resource for project managers, site supervisors and traveling personnel.
- Assist in resolving customer safety concerns and compliance issues.
- Training and Workforce Readiness Management
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive training matrix for employees participating in field projects.
- Identify required training based on customer, project, country and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate safety training programs including, but not limited to:
- OSHA and equivalent international requirements
- Lockout/Tagout
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Electrical Safety
- Respiratory Protection
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer-specific orientations
- Track employee certifications, qualifications and expiration dates.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
Holding leading positions worldwide, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.
LOCATION
Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract type: Permanent
CONTRACT DURATION
Contract duration: Full-time
REQUIRED DEGREE
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Required experience: More than 3 years
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Professional status: Employees / Staff
SALARY RANGE
Salary range: 90,000-98,000
ITAR
ITAR: ITAR Controlled position
INTRODUCTION
The Project HSE Coordinator is responsible for supporting and advancing the company's Health, Safety, and Environmental programs for onsite activities at jet engine test cell projects across the world. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the safety of employees, subcontractors and customers during the construction, installation and commissioning of aerospace test facilities. The Project HSE Coordinator will work closely with project managers, field service personnel, subcontractors and customer HSE representatives to develop and implement project-specific safety plans that comply with local regulations, customer requirements and company standards. In addition to traditional HSE responsibilities, this position will own the development and administration of field personnel training and qualification programs, track deployment readiness for employees traveling to project sites and coordinate travel documentation and visa requirements to support international project execution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Health & Safety Program Management
- Support and maintain the company's project HSE management system and safety culture. This excludes HSE within Safran's factories.
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve policies, procedures and safe work practices.
- Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses for construction, installation, commissioning, maintenance, and testing activities.
- Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action implementation.
- Monitor safety performance metrics and prepare reports for management.
- Ensure compliance with applicable OSHA, environmental, customer and international safety requirements.
- Conduct periodic safety audits, inspections and program assessments. Support and maintain the company's project HSE management system and safety culture. This excludes HSE within Safran's factories.
- Project HSE Planning
- Collaborate with customers' HSE representatives to develop project-specific Health, Safety and Environmental plans.
- Independently create and manage project safety plans for turnkey projects where customer support is limited or unavailable.
- Support pre-job planning meetings, hazard assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs) and toolbox talk programs.
- Provide HSE support during project mobilization, installation, commissioning and site acceptance activities.
- Maintain and update the Installation Hazard Matrix to ensure project risks are identified, documented, and mitigated.
- Review, investigate, and close reported safety deviations, ensuring corrective actions are implemented and tracked.
- Source, procure, and ensure availability of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for project teams in accordance with safety requirements.
- Gather and document project-specific safety information to support safe travel, worksite readiness, and employee well-being during project execution.
Job Requirements
- Generate readiness reports to ensure personnel are fully qualified before site deployment.
- Maintain training records and documentation.
- International Travel Compliance
- Conduct project travel safety assessments, including evaluating hotel locations, local transportation options, payment methods, and destination-specific safety considerations.
- Coordinate and maintain emergency contact cards and emergency response information for all project personnel.
- Coordinate and track visa, work permit, passport, immunization, and travel compliance requirements for employees traveling internationally.
- Work with Human Resources, project teams, and external agencies to ensure field personnel have appropriate documentation before deployment.
- Monitor country-specific entry requirements and regulatory changes.
- Maintain deployment readiness records for all traveling employees.
- Environmental Compliance
- Support environmental compliance initiatives related to construction and testing activities.
- Assist in managing waste disposal, hazardous materials, spill prevention and environmental reporting requirements.
- Ensure environmental obligations are incorporated into project planning and execution.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Health, Industrial Safety, Engineering or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
- 3–7 years of HSE experience in construction, industrial manufacturing, aerospace, energy or similar technical industries.
- Experience supporting field operations preferred.
- Experience working with international projects and diverse regulatory environments is highly desirable.
- Experience developing safety plans, conducting audits and managing contractor safety programs.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Strong understanding of OSHA regulations and recognized safety management systems.
- Ability to interpret customer safety requirements and develop compliant project-specific safety plans.
- Knowledge of construction, electrical, mechanical and industrial installation hazards.
- Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently across multiple simultaneous global projects.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, SharePoint and Teams.
- Ability to maintain detailed training, certification and compliance records.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with customers, subcontractors and employees at all levels.
- Able and willing to travel up to 30% of the time both domestically and internationally, as required; some trips may last up to 2-3 weeks.
But what else? (advantages, specific features, etc.)
- Coordinate with local contractors to conduct ATEX (Explosive Atmosphere) and confined space hazard assessments in accordance with country-specific regulatory and safety requirements; ensure compliance with applicable standards; and communicate findings and recommendations to STC HSE and management.
- Coordinate with customers, contractors, and local regulatory authorities to identify, communicate, and ensure compliance with site-specific and local safety requirements prior to project execution.
- Global Field Operations Support
- Travel to project sites worldwide to conduct safety inspections, audits, observations and training.
- Support field teams during startup and high-risk activities.
- Act as a primary HSE resource for project managers, site supervisors and traveling personnel.
- Assist in resolving customer safety concerns and compliance issues.
- Training and Workforce Readiness Management
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive training matrix for employees participating in field projects.
- Identify required training based on customer, project, country and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate safety training programs including, but not limited to:
- OSHA and equivalent international requirements
- Lockout/Tagout
- Fall Protection
- Confined Space Entry
- Electrical Safety
- Respiratory Protection
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer-specific orientations
- Track employee certifications, qualifications and expiration dates.
COMPANY INFORMATION
Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.
Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.
Holding leading positions worldwide, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and manufactures modules, equipment and test benches for aerospace and space propulsion systems. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters operates two subsidiaries in the United States and brings together the expertise of 2,000 talented employees.
LOCATION
Location: New Brighton, Minnesota, United States
CONTRACT TYPE
Contract type: Permanent
CONTRACT DURATION
Contract duration: Full-time
REQUIRED DEGREE
Required degree: Bachelor's Degree
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Required experience: More than 3 years
PROFESSIONAL STATUS
Professional status: Employees / Staff
SALARY RANGE
Salary range: 90,000-98,000
ITAR
ITAR: ITAR Controlled position
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Hse Manager
Target industries with established HSE departments
Oil and gas, construction, and manufacturing firms hire HSE Managers regularly and often have HR infrastructure for visa sponsorship. Smaller employers may want to sponsor but lack the internal process to follow through.
Confirm your degree supports specialty occupation status
USCIS requires a direct connection between your degree field and the HSE Manager role. Environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational health, or engineering degrees are the strongest fits for specialty occupation approval.
Apply early if your OPT window is under 12 months
H-1B visa sponsorship requires lottery selection in April for an October start. If your OPT expires before October of the following year, your employer needs to act fast or explore cap-exempt alternatives like nonprofits or universities.
Highlight certifications that signal long-term hiring value
Credentials like the OSHA 30, CSP, or ISO 45001 Lead Auditor demonstrate professional commitment and make sponsorship feel lower-risk to employers. Certified candidates are easier to justify sponsoring internally to HR and finance.
Understand STEM OPT eligibility for your specific degree
If your degree is in a STEM-designated field, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. This additional runway is a major advantage when negotiating sponsorship timelines with employers.
Frame visa sponsorship as a straightforward process for the employer
Many HSE Manager hiring managers assume sponsorship is complicated. Coming prepared with a clear explanation of the H-1B process, typical timelines, and employer costs helps remove objections before they become deal-breakers.
Hse Manager OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Do HSE Manager roles qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title. If you graduated with a degree in environmental science, industrial hygiene, occupational safety engineering, or another STEM-designated field, you likely qualify for the 24-month extension. The job itself doesn't trigger STEM OPT eligibility. You need to confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before assuming you qualify.
Will employers sponsor an HSE Manager on OPT for an H-1B?
Many do, particularly in oil and gas, construction, utilities, and manufacturing, where HSE compliance is legally required and the role is difficult to leave unfilled. Employers who already have immigration counsel on retainer are the most likely sponsors. Browse open HSE Manager roles with sponsorship filters on Migrate Mate to narrow your search to employers who have sponsored visas before.
Does an HSE Manager role meet the H-1B specialty occupation requirement?
Generally yes, if the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as environmental science, industrial hygiene, or engineering. Roles described broadly, where any degree is acceptable, face higher scrutiny from USCIS. The job description and your degree both need to align. An immigration attorney can assess your specific offer letter and degree combination before the employer files.
What happens to my OPT authorization if I change HSE Manager employers?
On standard OPT, you can change employers as long as the new role is directly related to your degree field and you report the change to your DSO within 10 days. On STEM OPT, you must also be enrolled in a formal training plan with the new employer and file an updated I-983 before starting. Gaps in employment exceeding 90 days on standard OPT can affect your status.
Can I work as an independent contractor in an HSE Manager capacity on OPT?
OPT does permit self-employment and contract work, but the arrangement must constitute a legitimate employer-employee or client relationship with direct ties to your degree field. Pure freelance consulting without a structured engagement can draw scrutiny during STEM OPT, which requires a qualifying employer relationship and a signed training plan. Discuss contract structures with your DSO before accepting any arrangement that isn't traditional W-2 employment.