HSE Compliance Manager NEX

Patterson-UTI•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

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 to ensure compliance with company standards and customer expectations. The position is based in Houston, Texas, and requires travel up to 25% of the time. The manager leads contractor HSE management and compliance programs, maintains contractor visibility through onboarding and approval processes, and works with internal partners on contractor qualification requirements. The role manages contractor prequalification systems, databases, and documentation; reviews performance metrics, certifications, training requirements, and compliance records; and conducts assessments and audits of contractor programs and field execution. The position identifies compliance gaps and develops corrective action plans, creates contractor risk profiles using performance indicators, incident data, and audit findings, and maintains scorecards, dashboards, and KPIs to communicate contractor performance and risk. It also monitors industry best practices, recommends program improvements, develops HSE programs and policies to support regulatory compliance, and tracks safety indicators while supporting investigations and corrective actions. This is an exempt, salaried management position that is primarily office-based, with occasional lifting up to 20 pounds and limited field exposure. The manager promotes a proactive safety culture and helps ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

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.
High school diploma.
Minimum of 5 years of related HSE, compliance, safety, or contractor management experience.
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.