HSE Superintendent - Appalachia Division
Work Schedule: Rotational or Monday-Friday
Responsibilities
The HSE Superintendent is responsible for implementation of HSE management system (MS), processes, policies, and tools for assigned rigs; Drives ownership, responsibility, and accountability for HSE; Communicates effectively to drive consistent implementation and compliance to the HSE MS, trend and measure the HSE leading and lagging indicators for the daily management of the rigs; Champions HSE to continuously drive HSE Performance. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- 24-hour HSE support to employees in the designated operational area, providing daily coaching and support to the field staff, coaching and training employees; Spend 80% of time in the field, maintaining focus to overall company objectives
- Provide HSE leadership, support, coaching, and training at all levels in the field and shops; Responsible to implement HSE objectives and performance measures during all drilling operational activities
- Coaches, demonstrates, and leads Key Beliefs, Life Saving Actions, HSE MS policies, procedures, and tools
- Continuous assessment and communication of HSE data and KPIs to monitor leading and lagging indicators
- Proficient in Regulatory requirements, PD HSE MS policies, and industry best practices, ensuring compliance
- Coach, train, and support employees in the HSE MS policies, processes, and tools to achieve Target Zero
- Conduct rig HSE assessments, inspections, and monitor corrective actions for completion
- Ensures hazard identification and controls (Hazard Assessments) are completed and controls are in place for all tasks
- Participate in risk management and HSE activities, including risk assessments, audits, HSE meetings, onsite work activities, weekly safety meetings, and morning operations meetings, etc.
- Partner with the Field Superintendent, continuously providing leading and lagging indicator information and action plans to close gaps; Manage and provide regular feedback to ensure compliance with the HSE MS
- Responsible for post-incident management, including preparation and submittal of incident reports and corrective action follow-up as per the HSE MS; Participate in incident investigation; Committee meetings; Responsible for communicating incident status to management
- Assist in the implementation of the rig Emergency Management Plan
- Develop, revise, conduct, and/or coordinate HSE training as needed
- Verify required HSE training is being completed in a timely manner for rig-based personnel
- Communicate with Field Training and Development Managers for training inquiries specific to HSE for rig-based employees
Knowledge & Skills
- Strong communication skills and an ability to work at all levels to implement effective programs
- Proficiency with written and email communication, including use of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Motivated to develop skills associated with HSE professional practices, procedures, and regulations
- Strong desire to support all levels of personnel
- Ability to identify and implement improvements
- Ability to perform under stressful conditions
- Analytical skills
- Probability and decision-making skills
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Effective organizational skills
- Investigation skills
Education
- BS/BA degree preferred in a safety-related program
- HSE credentials and/or certifications preferred
Experience
- Strong working knowledge of HSE Management Systems
- Strong working knowledge of Regulatory requirements
- Experience in Hazard Assessment and Incident Investigation
- Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive a Company vehicle, including the ability to meet the requirements of the Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant oilfield experience with a proven excellent safety record
- 5 years of experience in a heavy industry/construction environment (drilling rig experience preferred)
- with a proven excellent safety record