Manager HSE PDC
On-siteMidland, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead HSE performance and field support for multiple oil and gas drilling rigs across the Permian Basin with consistent, purpose-driven presence. Manage, coach, and develop HSE Advisors and Senior HSE Advisors while holding them accountable for field execution, communication, and performance expectations. Demonstrate courageous leadership by professionally challenging unsafe decisions, partnering with Operations Managers, Drilling Superintendents, and Technical Services to ensure Company standards and risk controls are met. Oversee on-site rig inspections, audits, and gap analyses; conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning. Use HSE data to recommend staffing, coverage, and resource decisions that support safe and efficient operations. Prepare clear written reports, presentations, action plans, and dashboards including trends, graphs, and performance metrics. React quickly to market swings, rig count changes, and operational demands while maintaining consistent standards and team alignment. Work independently in office locations and outdoors in all weather conditions, including precipitation, cold, heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Minimum of seven (7) years of HSE experience in oil and gas, with direct experience supporting drilling rig operations and working knowledge of HSE policies, procedural discipline, incident investigation, corrective-action management, process improvement, and gap analysis
- Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience in a manager or supervisor role, including direct responsibility for managing large or geographically dispersed field teams, setting expectations, delegating work, following up, and managing performance
- Eligible to drive for Company business using a personally owned vehicle, including the ability to meet the Company's Driving Policy and Vehicle reimbursement program requirements, maintain an acceptable driving record, and complete required annual motor vehicle record reviews
- Must be willing and able to relocate within forty-five (45) miles of the Midland office within ninety (90) days of accepting an offer
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, direct reports, Operations Managers, Drilling Superintendents, Technical Services, Human Resources, customers, and third parties
- Ability to speak professionally in front of customers and internal leadership groups, including presenting HSE performance, action plans, data trends, and improvement opportunities
- Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate HSE performance data using the Company's Incident Management System, Excel, Python, or similar data and visualization tools
- Ability to develop professional reports, presentations, dashboards, Excel charts, and customer-ready materials using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to lead by example in the field and maintain a consistent, purpose-driven presence at drilling rig locations
- Ability to build effective relationships and teams while managing a large, field-based group, including developing employees, prioritizing work, assigning responsibilities, measuring results, and addressing performance issues
- Ability to have direct and difficult conversations with employees, supervisors, and operations leaders when safety, procedural discipline, or performance expectations are not being met
- Ability to understand the business side of labor, including staffing needs, field coverage, cost awareness, and alignment of HSE resources with rig activity
- Ability to maintain focus, self-motivation, change agility, and manager-level discipline while leading through Senior HSE Advisors, aligning the team around regional HSE priorities, customer expectations, employee development, and operational excellence
- Must be willing to travel consistently to field locations and work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Four-year college degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a similar safety-related or oil and gas-related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar safety-related professional credential
- Medical, occupational health, emergency medical response, rig medic, EMT, or similar medical support experience
- Prior HSE leadership experience in the Permian Basin or comparable oil and gas drilling environment
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