HSE Compliance Manager NEX

Patterson-UTI • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The HSE Compliance Manager oversees, governs, and continuously improves contractor HSE management processes. The role is the primary liaison among HSE Operations, Supply Chain, Operations, Legal, and contractors, ensuring compliance with company standards and customer expectations. Candidates must be based in Houston, Texas, and be willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

The manager leads contractor HSE management and compliance programs, develops related standards and governance processes, and maintains contractor visibility through onboarding and approval. The role manages contractor prequalification systems and documentation, evaluates contractor performance and risk, and conducts or supports assessments, audits, investigations, and corrective actions. It also develops HSE programs and policies, monitors safety performance and industry practices, and promotes a proactive safety culture while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

This is an exempt salaried management position. Work is primarily office-based, with occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds and limited field exposure.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Minimum of 5 years of related HSE, compliance, safety, or contractor management experience.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, reporting, and dashboards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and visual reporting tools.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and practices.
• Understanding of management principles, including training, goal setting, employee development, communication, and delegation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Project management skills and ability to prioritize multiple initiatives.
• Ability to understand technical concepts and work within technical environments.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration and influencing skills.
• Experience supporting accident investigations, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Ability to understand and communicate in English sufficiently to issue, receive, and respond to safety and operational instructions.
• Must be based in Houston, Texas, and willing to travel up to 25% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Safety Professional Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead contractor HSE management and compliance programs and develop related standards, procedures, and governance processes.
• Maintain visibility of contractor activities through HSE onboarding and approval processes.
• Partner with Supply Chain, Legal, Operations, and HSE leadership on contractor qualification requirements.
• Manage contractor prequalification systems, databases, and documentation.
• Review contractor HSE performance metrics, certifications, training requirements, and compliance records.
• Conduct assessments and audits of contractor HSE programs and field execution.
• Identify compliance gaps and develop corrective action plans.
• Develop contractor risk profiles using leading and lagging indicators, incident data, and audit findings.
• Design and maintain scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs to communicate contractor performance and risk.
• Monitor industry best practices and recommend program enhancements.
• Develop and manage HSE programs and policies to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Track and evaluate safety performance indicators and support investigations and corrective actions.
• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

What This Job Offers

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