HSE Specialist

Company Description:

A privately held exploration and production company, Hunt Oil has successfully conducted worldwide petroleum operations for over 90 years and is one of the world’s leading independent energy companies. The mission of Hunt Oil Company is to be a growth-oriented industry leader respected throughout the world for the quality and competency of its people, the efficiency and scope of its operations, and its rich heritage of honesty and integrity.

Position Summary:

The HSSE Specialist plays a critical role in supporting safe, responsible, and compliant operations across oil and gas assets. Applies well developed knowledge of health, safety, social and environmental practices to identify and control workplace risks, support operational teams, and strengthen the company’s overall HSSE performance. The role contributes directly to maintaining regulatory compliance, fostering a proactive safety culture, and ensuring operational integrity through field engagement, incident prevention, training, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Supports the development, implementation, and continual improvement of the company’s Operational Management System (OMS). This includes helping translate corporate HSSE expectations into practical field level processes, supporting the maintenance and rollout of HSSE procedures, monitoring compliance with OMS requirements, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure that controls, documentation, and performance measures align with organizational standards.

Responsibilities:

- Provide field‑level HSE leadership for drilling, completions, and production operations, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and internal company requirements.

- Conduct scheduled and ad‑hoc site inspections, hazard assessments, and behavioral observations, identifying improvement opportunities and contributing to measurable reductions in incidents and enhanced leading‑indicator performance.

- Participate in and at times lead portions of incident investigations using recognized root cause analysis methodologies, supporting accurate causal analysis and driving timely, effective corrective actions.

- Deliver and facilitate safety training, orientation sessions, and toolbox talks for field crews and contractors, improving engagement and strengthening safety culture across diverse operational teams.

- Support the deployment and consistent execution of company HSE programs, including Life Saving Rules and annual safety initiatives, ensuring alignment between corporate leadership teams and field operations.

- Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities, including drills, spill readiness assessments, equipment checks, and contractor alignment with site emergency plans.

- Build and maintain strong relationships with frontline employees, field leadership, and contractors, enabling practical, field‑focused solutions and fostering a positive safety environment.

- Support environmental compliance activities, including field inspections, waste management oversight, spill prevention activities.

- Oversee contractor HSE compliance processes, including pre‑job reviews, onboarding, training verification, and ongoing performance monitoring.

- Contribute to implementation of the Operational Management System (OMS) by aligning field HSE activities with key OMS elements such as Leadership & Commitment, Risk Assessment, Operational Control, Documentation & Communication, and Assurance & Tracking.

Required Skills:

- Knowledge of Spanish or Arabic is preferred but not required

- Understanding of Oil and Gas operations

- Proficient in Microsoft Suite

Required Experience:

- Bachelor’s Degree

- Ability to work safely and supervise operations in high-risk environments.

- Requires 5 plus years of HSE experience encompassing both frontline and back‑office responsibilities, along with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the oil and gas industry.

- Experience in developing and monitoring management systems, specifically safety, quality or environmental management systems, preferred.

Physical Demand and Work Environment

- Capable of working in outdoor conditions.

- Exposure to extreme weather conditions

- Must be physically able to climb stairs, operate valves and pumps and perform maintenance work.

- Must be able to lift 25 pounds at a time

- Possesses the physical ability to work extended hours (if needed)

- Travel up to 25% of the year domestically (1 week per month). Current domestic operations are in North Dakota.

- Able to drive a company vehicle. Must possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.

Company Highlights:

- For over 90 years, we have nurtured creative ideas and turned them into successful realities using three core strategic pillars – creativity, excellence, and people.

- 401K – 12% employer contribution with no vesting period (6% Match and 6% non-matching contribution)

- Highly competitive compensation

- In office work flexibility is available

- Five to eight weeks of PTO annually based on years of experience; eleven additional holidays per calendar year

- All Medical/Dental/Vision benefits start day one with the company; low employee premiums

- Education Assistance Program

- Free covered employee parking for Dallas HQ based employees

- Free specialty coffee bar in the Dallas HQ

- Onsite breakfast and lunch area in the Dallas HQ

- Commitment to the following ideals:

- Work/Life Balance

- Ongoing professional development opportunities

An exceptional employee experience

Hunt is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Hunt is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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