HSE & Risk Advisor

Crescent Energy•Houston, TX

About The Position

The HSE & Risk Advisor provides technical expertise and hands-on support for Crescent's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System and operational risk reduction initiatives. The role supports field operations through practical standards, risk assessments, process safety reviews, incident investigations, and analysis of HSE performance. As part of the HSE Center of Excellence Team, the position partners with operational leaders, field HSE personnel, and corporate stakeholders to translate HSE requirements into effective operating practices. The role develops technical solutions, facilitates cross-functional reviews, and delivers assigned projects through implementation and sustainment. The HSE & Risk Advisor leads technical work and influences decisions through subject matter expertise, collaboration, and coaching, while advancing corporate HSE strategic objectives and operational risk reduction priorities.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive HSE experience in upstream oil and gas, with technical work in operational risk, process safety, or incident investigation.
Experience implementing HSE Management Systems, supporting field operations, and delivering HSE projects and practical procedures.
Experience facilitating risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective action reviews.
Knowledge of HSE Management Systems, process safety, risk assessment, and critical barriers.
Ability to lead projects, facilitate investigations, and develop verifiable corrective actions.
Sound technical judgment and analytical skills; proficiency with HSE systems and reporting tools.
Clear communication, field coaching, and ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state HSE requirements.
Ability to manage priorities independently and support field adoption and sustained improvement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
Process safety experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement and improve assigned elements of Crescent's HSE Management System across operational areas.
Develop and maintain HSE standards, procedures, guidance, and tools that support consistent field execution.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to integrate HSE requirements into work planning and execution.
Assess gaps in HSE practices and recommend improvements based on operational risk, incident learning, and field feedback.
Provide technical advice and coaching to field HSE and operational personnel on risk controls and HSE Management System implementation.
Facilitate hazard identification and operational risk assessments, including process hazard reviews and management of change risk reviews.
Develop and support process safety programs and assess performance indicators to identify gaps in prevention and mitigation controls.
Work with operational teams to evaluate significant hazards, define critical barriers, and verify control effectiveness.
Lead or facilitate assigned high-potential, significant, and process safety incident investigations using consistent root cause analysis methods.
Develop corrective actions with accountable owners, track completion, and verify effectiveness with operational teams.
Identify systemic causes and recurring risk themes; communicate lessons learned and recommend broader preventive actions.
Provide technical risk recommendations and escalate unresolved significant risks to the manager and appropriate operational leaders.
Lead assigned HSE and risk improvement projects from scope development through implementation and sustainment.
Coordinate technical input from cross-functional teams and field personnel to deliver practical HSE solutions.
Develop project plans, deliverables, schedules, and measures of success; communicate progress and escalate barriers to appropriate stakeholders.
Support change implementation through stakeholder engagement, procedure updates, and practical training materials.
Verify field adoption and establish follow-up reviews to confirm that implemented programs remain effective.
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments and monitoring for chemical and physical hazards, including airborne contaminants and noise.
Recommend exposure controls, support industrial hygiene programs, verify control effectiveness, and communicate findings.
Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify emerging hazards, recurring events, and weaknesses in risk controls.
Validate performance data and prepare clear reports explaining risk trends and recommended actions.
Use incident, assessment, and operational data to prioritize improvement opportunities and evaluate control effectiveness.
Conduct HSE Management System assessments and field assurance reviews to evaluate implementation and the effectiveness of risk controls.
Evaluate relevant industry practices and recommend improvements suited to upstream operations.
Support operational teams during audits, assessments, regulatory inspections, and follow-up action planning.
Develop practical learning materials and share incident findings to strengthen operational discipline and continuous improvement.