Advisor 2 HSE PDC

Patterson-UTI • Midland, TX

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Coordinate with area HSE Leadership and HSE team to ensure a consistent, yet effective, approach to HSE responsibilities while adhering to current best practices. Promote a risk-based approach (e.g., field-based hazard identification and risk assessments) to HSE management utilizing Company policies, standards, and processes for all operational activities. Plan, participate, and complete HSE audits/reviews of drilling operations in assigned areas to ensure implementation and compliance with HSE requirements. To include conducting safety and environmental assessments and inspections of records, equipment, and facilities to promote compliance with safety regulations and record keeping requirements as established by the Company and/or local, state, or federal laws. Mentor and coach teams in job-planning activities, including Permission to Work (PTW), Job Risk Assessment (JRA), hazard recognition, and all company related safety initiatives. Provide HSE policy guidance and interpretation, and drive improvement recommendations to HSE policies, practices, and processes while leading initiatives to proactively promote the Company’s commitment to employee engagement in HSE activities. Support the development, implementation, and communication of Company safety and environmental policies and procedures in all areas of field operations. Provide expertise in incident investigations to assist in identifying the cause and corrective measures necessary to prevent reoccurrence and recommend incident reduction goals and strategies from an analysis of available reports and statistics. Ensure compliance with all HSE related training including internal and external training, as needed for the designated area of responsibility and support facilitation of various trainings and perform hazard awareness training and safety coaching during field operations and site visits. Ensure compliance with reporting system for collecting, storing, analyzing, tracking, and reporting HSE performance data (e.g. incident report findings, audit actions, and related HSE metrics) and prepare statistical information to present during internal and external operational meetings. Conduct case management, including interviews and perform frequent follow-ups to ensure ongoing support and compliance with third party medical recommendations while effectively partnering with internal claims department on light duty offers, approved facilities, and submit required documentation in a timely manner. Ensure compliance with daily drills at the jobsite by following up through our data management system. Follow up on success of New to Industry employees during routine rig visits while promoting PTEN Path adherence.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of industry regulations and risk management practices, with professional application of OSHA, DOT, API, and other applicable standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of the drilling operations, rig equipment, materials, technologies, and maintenance tracking systems.
• Technical Proficiency in HSE auditing, incident investigation, and documentation practices, such as case management and required record keeping, while maintaining confidentiality.
• Skilled in written communication and adept with MS Office, including PowerPoint development for internal and external audiences.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to speak confidently to large groups, deliver feedback and support operational teams.
• Strong conflict resolution, problem-solving, and employee engagement skills, fostering a positive and compliant work environment.
• Working at heights, including but not limited to climbing a straight ladder or stairs approximately 142 feet from the rig floor to perform inspections, investigations, and/or training with required PPE while maintaining 100% tied off.
• Spatial orientation and awareness are to be able to safely move around the work environment with many moving objects.
• Works in remote locations in heavy industrial settings which includes working around constantly moving overhead machinery and being near loud equipment with limited access to emergency services.
• Adherence to the Company’s Drug and Alcohol Policy, including performing on site, employee collections and Fit for Duty evaluations, including training other advisors.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Two (2) years experience in an HSE role (safety, risk management, environmental practices)
• At least one (1) year an HSE role in the drilling industry
• Must have valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Three (3) years experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong understanding of general industry regulations and HSE requirements

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with area HSE Leadership and HSE team to ensure a consistent, yet effective, approach to HSE responsibilities while adhering to current best practices.
• Promote a risk-based approach (e.g., field-based hazard identification and risk assessments) to HSE management utilizing Company policies, standards, and processes for all operational activities.
• Plan, participate, and complete HSE audits/reviews of drilling operations in assigned areas to ensure implementation and compliance with HSE requirements.
• Conduct safety and environmental assessments and inspections of records, equipment, and facilities to promote compliance with safety regulations and record keeping requirements as established by the Company and/or local, state, or federal laws.
• Mentor and coach teams in job-planning activities, including Permission to Work (PTW), Job Risk Assessment (JRA), hazard recognition, and all company related safety initiatives.
• Provide HSE policy guidance and interpretation, and drive improvement recommendations to HSE policies, practices, and processes while leading initiatives to proactively promote the Company’s commitment to employee engagement in HSE activities.
• Support the development, implementation, and communication of Company safety and environmental policies and procedures in all areas of field operations.
• Provide expertise in incident investigations to assist in identifying the cause and corrective measures necessary to prevent reoccurrence and recommend incident reduction goals and strategies from an analysis of available reports and statistics.
• Ensure compliance with all HSE related training including internal and external training, as needed for the designated area of responsibility and support facilitation of various trainings and perform hazard awareness training and safety coaching during field operations and site visits.
• Ensure compliance with reporting system for collecting, storing, analyzing, tracking, and reporting HSE performance data (e.g. incident report findings, audit actions, and related HSE metrics) and prepare statistical information to present during internal and external operational meetings.
• Conduct case management, including interviews and perform frequent follow-ups to ensure ongoing support and compliance with third party medical recommendations while effectively partnering with internal claims department on light duty offers, approved facilities, and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with daily drills at the jobsite by following up through our data management system.
• Follow up on success of New to Industry employees during routine rig visits while promoting PTEN Path adherence.
• Demonstrated expertise in emergency response, safety compliance and support of team operations, including execution of additional duties as assigned.
• Lead, coach and train others in incident investigations and effectively communicate root causes and corrective actions.
• Regularly mentor rig personnel on safety procedures, risk identification, PTW processes, hazard mitigation and best practices.
• Manage and coach others on critical safety protocols, including hot work, confined space entry, loose lifting gear, and recognition of electrical pressure hazards.
• Attend and successfully complete all additional training courses, certification courses and related work, as assigned.

Benefits

• This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold/heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions.
• The HSE Advisor II will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located.
• This position involves occasional manual labor functions and duties.
• Advisors are responsible for managing the escort of injured employees to medical appointments, which may include transportation of the employee.
• The HSE Advisor II must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties.
• They must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines including potential emergency response situations.
• They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days, and occasionally nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED