Advisor 1 HSE PDC

Patterson-UTI•Saint Clairsville, OH

About The Position

The HSE Advisor supports health, safety, and environmental responsibilities across drilling operations. The role coordinates with the HSE Regional Manager and HSE team to apply best practices consistently, promotes risk-based HSE management, and provides support, coaching, and training at all levels to reinforce the company’s 24/7 safety culture. The advisor participates in audits, reviews, risk assessments, job planning, HSE meetings, and onsite work activities to support compliance and achievement of HSE objectives. The role also supports training plans and specialist training, oversees the collection and reporting of HSE performance data, and completes monthly HSE reports and participates in monthly drilling operational meetings and reviews. Work takes place in office locations and outdoors in varied weather and local drilling-site conditions. The position requires a strong emphasis on safety, collaboration, work under time-sensitive deadlines, and readiness for potential emergency response situations. Extended schedules may include days and occasionally nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Technical proficiency in emergency-response support, compliance with safety procedures, and related assigned tasks.
Technical proficiency in understanding and communicating regulations, risk management, and risk assessment.
Technical proficiency in HSE auditing, incident investigation, and documentation techniques.
Proficiency in written and email communication, including use of MS Office applications such as Word and Excel.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to meet the company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy requirements.
For HSE Advisor I: one year of experience in an HSE role (safety, risk management, or environmental practices), or two years of experience in a rig-based role.
For HSE Advisor II: two years of experience in an HSE role (safety, risk management, or environmental practices), including at least one year in an HSE role in the drilling industry.
For Senior HSE Advisor II: four years of experience in an HSE role, including at least one year in the drilling industry, and understanding of drilling processes, equipment, and systems.
Work effectively with others under time-sensitive deadlines, including potential emergency-response situations; be willing to work extended schedules.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Currently located in the Appalachia area.
For HSE Advisor I and II: three years of experience in the oil and gas industry and a strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and HSE requirements.
For Senior HSE Advisor: four years of experience in land-based drilling operations and a strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the HSE Regional Manager and HSE team to apply HSE best practices consistently.
Promote risk-based HSE management using company policies, standards, and processes for operational activities.
Provide HSE support, coaching, and training at all levels and promote the company’s 24/7 safety culture.
Plan and participate in HSE audits and reviews of drilling operations and assigned areas to ensure implementation and compliance.
Support implementation and achievement of HSE objectives and performance measures during drilling operations.
Lead initiatives that promote visible management commitment and employee engagement in HSE activities.
Review HSE training plans and training needs; provide training or facilitate specialist trainers as appropriate.
Ensure compliance with systems for collecting, storing, analyzing, tracking, and reporting HSE performance data, including incident findings, audit actions, and HSE metrics.
Participate in and audit job-planning activities, including Permission to Work, Job Safety Assessment, and hazard recognition.
Complete monthly HSE reports for the area of responsibility and participate in monthly drilling operational meetings and reviews.
Participate in risk management and HSE activities, including risk assessments, audits, HSE meetings, and onsite work activities.
Provide emergency-response support to coworkers as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and complete additional assigned tasks.