HSE Specialist

Overview:

The HSE Specialist supports field and plant operations by delivering hands-on safety training, conducting critical inspections, managing HSE equipment, and ensuring compliance with company and regulatory safety requirements. This role plays a key part in strengthening site safety culture, providing emergency response support, and maintaining readiness across field locations. The position requires strong field presence, technical expertise, and the ability to work in all weather conditions and operational environments.

Responsibilities:

- Conduct site-specific safety orientations (frequency varies by plant activity).

- Lead monthly safety meetings for all crews and the office.

- Deliver hands-on training programs, including Fire Extinguisher Use, SCBA Don/Doff, First Aid/CPR/AED, Manlift, Forklift, Skid Steer (Train-the-Trainer), etc.

- Document all training in KPA.

- Perform annual respirator fit testing.

- Perform monthly inspections on fire extinguishers (6-plex, man camp, and locations).

- Conduct monthly UTV inspections.

- Complete field HSE audits/observations for locations.

- Conduct contractor audits and provide plant/field oversight.

- Perform permitting reviews (Confined Space, Excavation, Critical Lifts) and complete weekly permit audits.

- Support medical surveillance activities (respiratory & audio testing, documentation).

- Maintain and manage HSE equipment inventory, including calibrations, maintenance, and necessary repairs (monitors, ladders, SCBAs, fire extinguishers, etc.).

- Oversee breathing air equipment maintenance, including washing SCBA masks and scheduling compressor service.

- Participate as a member of the Emergency Medical Response Team.

- Assist with incident reporting and spill response activities.

- Plan and support emergency response drills.

- Serve as on-call HSE support every other weekend for Field operations.

- Provide backup support for onsite drug testing, as needed.

- Conduct environmental support tasks such as NORM surveys.

- Manage work orders in Maximo.

- Support procedure and program development, updates, and annual reviews.

- Perform routine safety observations and proactive hazard identification.

- Ensure compliance with PPE requirements and readiness of safety equipment.

- Work safely around toxic and hazardous gases under high pressure and temperature.

Qualifications:

- 3+ years of HSE experience in industrial, plant, field, or oil & gas operations.

- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations, permitting, emergency response, and field safety programs.

- Experience with SCBA, respiratory protection programs, and hands-on safety training.

- Familiarity with Maximo, KPA, or similar HSE/maintenance systems.

- First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor or willingness to obtain.

- Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; HES-related degree or certifications strongly preferred.

- Must be able to meet all conditional job offer requirements, including background check, drug test, MVR, agility, and fit-for-duty /agility.