What are the responsibilities and job description for the D&C HSE Specialist position at Safety Management Systems?
Position Summary
The D&C HSE Specialist serves as the on-site safety expert, partnering with company and contractor leadership to ensure a safe and compliant work environment. This role is responsible for implementing safety programs, conducting hazard assessments, supporting regulatory compliance, investigating incidents, and promoting continuous improvement in health, safety, and environmental performance.
The ideal candidate will have direct experience supporting oil and gas drilling and completions operations and a strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems.
Who Will Be Successful in This Role?
The ideal candidate has hands-on HSE experience in oil and gas drilling and completions environments, understands regulatory compliance requirements, and has a proven track record of improving safety performance through leadership, coaching, and risk management.
This position requires a minimum of 3–5 years of HSE experience supporting oil & gas drilling and completions operations. Candidates without direct oil & gas safety experience, OSHA knowledge, and incident investigation experience may not be considered.
Schedule: 14 days on, 14 days off
Position Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Rotational Schedule Promoting Work-Life Balance
Minimum Qualifications (Required)
Please apply only if you meet the following requirements:
- Minimum 3–5 years of HSE experience supporting oil & gas drilling and completions operations
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards
- Experience conducting:
- Hazard and risk assessments
- Safety audits and inspections
- Incident investigations and root cause analysis
- Regulatory compliance activities
- Ability to develop, implement, and enforce safety policies and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field
- CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
- ASP (Associate Safety Professional)
- OHST (Occupational Health and Safety Technologist)
- Previous experience supporting multiple contractors and subcontractors
- West Virginia residency or local project experience
Key Responsibilities
Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership
- Implement and maintain project-specific health, safety, and environmental programs
- Promote a proactive safety culture and safe work practices across all site activities
- Provide technical guidance on safety regulations, company standards, and industry best practices
Risk Assessment & Compliance
- Conduct hazard assessments, job site inspections, and safety audits
- Identify risks and develop corrective actions to reduce incidents and improve performance
- Ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and company safety standards
- Monitor contractor and subcontractor compliance with site safety expectations
Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Develop actionable recommendations to prevent recurrence
- Prepare reports and documentation for management and customers
- Track safety metrics and support continuous improvement efforts
Site Support & Communication
- Partner with company, contractor, and customer leadership teams to address safety concerns
- Deliver safety meetings, presentations, and training as needed
- Communicate safety requirements and expectations to all personnel on site
- Support development and enhancement of safety management systems
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and safety initiatives
- Drive measurable improvements in workplace safety and regulatory compliance
Skills & Attributes
Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management practices
- Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
- Experience influencing safe behaviors and driving culture change
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
- Effective report writing and documentation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Professional communication and presentation skills
- High attention to detail and commitment to safety excellence
Why Join Safety Management Systems?
Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian Company, is a leading provider of HSE consulting, safety technicians, remote medical support, and compliance training solutions for high-risk industries.
We are seeking experienced HSE Specialists to support oil and gas drilling and completions projects throughout West Virginia. This role is ideal for safety professionals who are passionate about risk management, regulatory compliance, and driving a strong safety culture in the field.
Shift: 14 days on, 14 days off
Req Benefits: We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.