Production Operations Health & Safety Manager

Crescent Energy • Three Rivers, TX

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About The Position

The Production Operations Health & Safety Manager is responsible for leading the implementation, supporting the execution, and driving the continuous improvement of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across a multi-basin asset base. This role partners closely with Production, Maintenance, and Facilities teams to support safe, compliant, and efficient operations. The position serves as a key link between corporate HSE strategy and field-level execution, reinforcing a strong, proactive, and risk-based safety culture aligned with company values.

Requirements

• 10+ years of HSE experience in upstream oil and gas, with strong exposure to production operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-basin operations is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading HSE programs in field-based environments.
• Strong working knowledge of HSE/Operations Management Systems, with experience implementing, executing, and advancing system maturity.
• Proven ability to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable, results-driven HSE programs.
• Expertise in hazard identification, risk assessment, and mitigation planning, with strong understanding of production, maintenance, and facilities risk profiles.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks including OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state agencies (e.g., Texas Railroad Commission, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality).
• Ability to effectively engage field personnel, build trust, and reinforce company values.
• Strong incident investigation and root cause analysis capability.
• Effective communicator with strong cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and drive behavioral and cultural change across a distributed organization.
• Experience managing contractor HSE qualification, onboarding, and performance.
• Ability to support development and delivery of impactful HSE training programs.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to leverage metrics and leading indicators to drive performance improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field
• Experience supporting multi-site or multi-basin operations

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of HSE programs across production, maintenance, and facilities operations.
• Partner with Production Operations leadership to ensure HSE considerations are embedded in daily activities, maintenance work, and facility projects.
• Provide visible, hands-on HSE support during critical or high-risk operations.
• Lead and champion efforts to eliminate significant personnel and process safety events.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable HSE regulations, company policies, and standards.
• Support hazard identification processes, including JSAs and risk assessments, and ensure effective mitigation planning.
• Lead/support incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective action tracking.
• Maintain strong presence in the field across multiple basins to reinforce HSE expectations and behaviors.
• Build trusted relationships with supervisors, operators, and contractors to drive engagement and accountability.
• Promote a culture of open reporting, including near misses, hazards, and improvement opportunities.
• Support contractor HSE qualification, onboarding, and performance monitoring for production-related activities.
• Ensure contractors consistently meet Crescent’s HSE expectations and standards.
• Support development and delivery of HSE training programs for employees and contractors.
• Mentor and develop HSE personnel to strengthen field capability and build a sustainable talent pipeline.
• Track and analyze HSE performance metrics for production operations.
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and implement targeted improvement initiatives.
• Drive consistency and standardization of HSE practices across basins.
• Support emergency response planning and execution for Production Operations.
• Participate in drills and serve as a key HSE resource during incident response.

Benefits

• equal opportunity employer
• All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
• If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting [email protected].

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior