HSE Supervisor - Tyler

Patterson-UTI•Tyler, TX

About The Position

The HSE Supervisor oversees implementation of and adherence to Company HSE requirements and operational expectations in partnership with HSE professionals and Operations. The role manages HSE activities for designated operational areas, ensures work complies with Company policies, standards, processes, and applicable regulations, and leads a team of HSE Advisors while supporting Operations and other functional groups. The position coordinates the HSE team, promotes risk-based HSE management, and plans and conducts audits, reviews, inspections, training, and field visits for drilling operations. It provides guidance on safety and environmental policies, regulatory compliance, risk management, incident investigation, performance reporting, and corrective actions. The HSE Supervisor also oversees case management and supports employees’ compliance with medical recommendations and related documentation. The role works in office locations and outdoors in varied weather and industrial conditions, including remote drilling sites. It involves working at heights, occasional manual labor, and potential emergency response situations. The position requires emphasis on safety, close collaboration, and working under time-sensitive deadlines. Extended schedules may include days and occasional nights, weekends, and holidays. The target annual pay range is $103,200 to $121,400. The role is salaried and may be eligible for a cell phone allowance, Vehicle Program participation, and consideration for an annual discretionary bonus plan.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Five years of experience in a field-based HSE role, including at least two years in the drilling industry.
Strong understanding of drilling processes, equipment, and systems.
Valid state-issued driver’s license and ability to meet Company Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy requirements.
Expert knowledge of emergency response and first aid, with the ability to maintain train-the-trainer status.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with computer applications, including MS Office products.
Ability to analyze and present statistical information to internal and external audiences.
Extensive expertise in applicable government laws, regulations, and reporting procedures, including OSHA, DOT, API, and industry-specific compliance requirements.
Expert knowledge of rig equipment, technology, materials, maintenance systems, processes, and maintenance practices, with ability to train others.
Ability to mentor and train others in comprehensive incident investigations and accurate root-cause analysis.
Effective conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate difficult conversations.
Ability to work at heights, including climbing a ladder or stairs approximately 142 feet from the rig floor, while using required PPE and remaining 100% tied off.
Spatial awareness to move safely around a work environment with moving objects.
Ability to work in remote locations and heavy industrial settings near moving overhead machinery and loud equipment, where emergency services may be limited.
Ability to comply with the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy and conduct onsite employee collections and Fit for Duty evaluations.
Expert knowledge of the Corrective Work Order process.
Advanced knowledge of loose lifting gear and inspection processes.
Subject matter expertise in confined-space entry requirements and Company guidelines.
Subject matter expertise in permit-to-work components, including electrical and pressure hazards, hazard mitigation, planning, preparation, and job closure.
Ability to work in office locations and outdoors in varied weather conditions, perform occasional manual labor, work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines, and respond to potential emergencies.
Willingness to work extended schedules, including days and occasional nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Supervisory experience overseeing four or more personnel.
Two years of environmental management experience.
OHST, CSHO, or another recognized certification in an HSE-related subject.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with HSE leadership and oversee the HSE team to provide a consistent and effective approach to HSE responsibilities using current best practices.
Promote risk-based HSE management, including field hazard identification and risk assessments, across operational activities.
Plan, participate in, train others, and complete HSE audits and reviews of drilling operations in assigned areas.
Conduct safety and environmental assessments and inspect records, equipment, and facilities to support compliance with Company and regulatory requirements.
Provide guidance, coaching, and training, promote Company safety policies, and reinforce an incident-free safety culture.
Develop, implement, train others on, and communicate Company safety and environmental policies and procedures for field operations.
Verify compliance with internal and external HSE training requirements, support training facilitation, and provide hazard-awareness training and safety coaching during field operations and site visits.
Ensure compliance with HSE reporting systems and train others to collect, store, analyze, track, and report performance data; prepare statistical information for internal and external meetings.
Lead and participate in risk management activities, including work planning, hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk-control identification and implementation.
Mentor and provide expertise in incident investigations and reviews to identify causal and root causes and corrective and preventive actions.
Analyze incident trends and recommend improvement goals and strategies based on relevant statistics.
Supervise case management, including interviews and follow-ups, and coordinate with the internal claims department regarding light-duty offers, approved facilities, and timely documentation.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by the immediate supervisor.
Maintain expert emergency response and first-aid knowledge, develop related skills and program knowledge, and maintain train-the-trainer status.
Train others in applicable regulations, risk management, and risk assessment.
Analyze and present statistical information using computer applications, including MS Office products.
Provide expertise and training on rig equipment, technology, materials, maintenance systems, and maintenance practices.
Mentor, lead, and train others in incident investigations and root-cause analysis, and communicate findings.
Navigate difficult conversations using conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.
Work at heights, including climbing approximately 142 feet from the rig floor to conduct inspections, investigations, or training while using required PPE and remaining 100% tied off.
Adhere to the Company Drug and Alcohol Policy, conduct onsite employee collections and Fit for Duty evaluations, and train others in these processes.
Provide coaching and training on the Corrective Work Order process to jobsite managers and others.
Train field employees and HSE Advisors in annual compliance requirements such as forklift, manlift, CPR, and first aid, and share best practices with other Advisors.
Lead a team in annual loose lifting gear inspections.
Train others on confined-space entry requirements and Company guidelines.
Ensure compliance with all permit-to-work components and train others on hazard identification, mitigation, job planning, preparation, and closure.
Attend and successfully complete additional assigned training and certification courses.