HSE Specialist

Description:

Position Summary:

The HSE Specialist is responsible for implementing, maintaining, and monitoring health, safety, and environmental programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies for both land and offshore operations. This role requires extensive experience in offshore well operations. The HSE Specialist will support operations by identifying risks, promoting safe practices, conducting audits, and fostering a strong safety culture across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead and support HSE initiatives across offshore and onshore operations.

- Ensure compliance with regulatory agencies including BSEE, OSHA, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

- Conduct audits, inspections, and risk assessments at worksites, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.

- Develop, implement, and maintain HSE programs to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

- Investigate incidents and near-misses, performing thorough root cause analysis and tracking trends to prevent recurrence.

- Coordinate and conduct safety training for offshore and land employees to reinforce safe work practices.

- Maintain HSE records, reporting, and documentation in accordance with company and regulatory standards.

- Support continuous improvement initiatives by recommending process changes to reduce workplace hazards and improve safety performance.

- Collaborate with management, operations, and contractors to promote a strong safety culture.

- Implement and manage Serious Injury and Fatality (SIF) Prevention Programs.

- Promote and facilitate Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) processes.

- Review and update HSE manuals, policies, and Safe Work Practices

- Travel offshore regularly, including extended overnight stays, to support field operations.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.

- Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience in the offshore abandonment market.

- Strong knowledge of P&A and Abrasive Cutting operations.

- In-depth understanding of BSEE, OSHA, and Coast Guard regulations.

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Ability to conduct training sessions and safety meetings effectively.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and safety management software.

Knowledge, Skills & Capabilities:

- Fluent in English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.

- Strong understanding of HSE regulations, policies, and industry best practices.

- Ability to perform audits, inspections, and risk assessments.

- Skilled in incident investigation and root cause analysis.

- Capable of influencing and fostering a safety-conscious culture.

- Strong reporting, documentation, and record-keeping skills.

- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.

- Willingness and ability to travel offshore frequently.

Work Environment:

- Office-based with frequent visits to operational sites.

- Exposure to industrial work environments, including outdoor conditions and operational hazards.

- May require travel to multiple job sites.