VP/Director of Health Safety, Environmental & Regulatory (HSE&R)

W&T Offshore, Inc.•Houston, TX

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Vice President / Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Regulatory (HSE&R) assumes responsibility for guiding the formulation, execution, administration, and continuous enhancement of the Company's safety and environmental strategies and objectives. This role calls for the delivery of expert guidance in health, safety, environmental and regulatory matters to lead and bolster all levels of the organization’s operations. The VP, HSE&R is hands-on and requires current EHS leadership experience (policies and procedures, processes, system implementations, ESG reporting, compliance, regulatory) specific to the regulatory requirements of the offshore oil and gas industry and a publicly traded company. The role is office-based Mon-Thurs (remote Friday) with up to 15% travel to within the company’s operating area (TX, LA, AL).

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management, Science, Engineering or equivalent.
15+ years of hands-on Senior HSE management experience and demonstrated track record managing significant HSE programs in the offshore energy sector.
Exceptional leadership, organizational and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated quality decision making skills.
Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish excellent working relationships at both the field and management level.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Proven experience communicating and negotiating with government agencies such as BSEE (MMA), BOEM, USCG and State regulators.
Knowledge of applicable regulations that are implemented and enforced by BSEE (MMA), BOEM, USCG, OSHA, EPA, PHMSA, AOGB, APSC, ADEM, TRRC and TGLO.
Proven experience managing effective SEMS programs.
Strong time management, prioritization, and organizational skills
Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt work schedule as needed to accomplish objectives.
Knowledge of SempCheck or similar computer-based EMS systems

Nice To Haves

Safety or environmental certification, such as CSP is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage HSE&R Department, with staff located in Houston (TX), New Iberia (LA), Mobile (AL) and Gulf of America (Offshore).
Provide HSE&R leadership to all departments including drilling, completions, operations, production, P&A and construction activities, through leading by example and working constructively with the other department managers and staff.
Manage W&T’s regulatory responsibilities for all operations, including preparation and submittal of EPs, DOCDs, permit applications and other filings with BSEE, BOEM and applicable State regulators.
Responsible for ESG data collection and reporting.
Revise and develop key corporate H&S and environmental policies, programs and procedures and roll them out to all business units and departments through face-to-face and online training.
Work with in-house and external attorneys on regulatory enforcement and other legal matters.
Represent W&T in Industry groups such as the Offshore Operators Committee and API, and with consortiums such as Clean Gulf Associates and Helix Well Control Group.
Manage the company’s HSE compliance programs, including performance tracking and reporting both internally and to regulatory agencies.
Track all HSE metrics on a routine basis; develop presentation material for executive management’s use.
Direct company HSE/SEMS audits, both internally and externally using contractors and internal compliance technicians.
Direct effective incident investigations and review and approve final investigation reports and disseminate the lessons learned.
Lead efforts for emergency response training and drills.
Continue to implement the computer-based Environmental Management Systems for SEMS and compliance.
Manage W&T’s drug testing program.
Manage the company’s contractor management program, with ISNetworld and internal processes.
Manage and direct W&T’s SEMS program for continuous improvement.
Manage waste disposal activities to ensure compliance with RCRA, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas waste regulations.
Manage all air permitting activities onshore, including the proper installation of pollution control devices and emissions testing and reporting. Also manage all Greenhouse Gas reporting for offshore and onshore.