HSE Superintendent

Drilling DSC (Drilling Support Center); Nisku; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling is seeking a field-based HSE Leader to support rig operations across Canada. You will provide leadership, coaching, and expert guidance to ensure safe work practices and regulatory compliance on site.

Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations, and coordinating with Field Superintendents to close gaps and improve safety performance across all rigs.

Qualifications

• Requirement: drilling rig experience with Motorhand-level proficiency.
• Knowledge of HSE Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• Certifications in HSE are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based HSE leadership, coaching, training, and support to drilling operations.
• Conduct HSE assessments, inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and risk management.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics, analyze trends, and support continuous improvement across field operations.
• Support incident management activities including investigations and follow-up actions.
• Coordinate with HSE and Field Superintendents, communicating plans and findings for each rig visit.

Skills

Rig-based HSE leadership

Regulatory compliance

HSE certifications

Driver's license

Strong communication

Job description

Requisition ID33948-Posted10/09/2026-Rig-Based- Job Location Country (1) - Job Location State/Province (1) - Job Location City (1)

CULTURE:

Precision Drilling fosters a strong culture by focusing on learning, communication, a commitment to safety, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Provide field-based HSE leadership, coaching, training, and support to drilling operations, ensuring consistent implementation of HSE objectives, standards, and safe work practices
• Conduct HSE assessments, inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and risk management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and communicate HSE performance metrics and KPIs, analyze trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across field operations
• Support incident management activities, including investigations, reporting, corrective action follow-up, and communication with operations and HSE leadership
• Partner closely with HSE and Field Superintendents by communicating visit plans, observations, findings, and follow-up actions before and after every rig visit to ensure alignment, collaboration, and ongoing support for field operations.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Drilling rig experience required, with a minimum of Motorhand-level experience and a strong understanding of drilling operations
• Working knowledge of HSE Management Systems, regulatory requirements, and industry safety practices; HSE certifications are considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to operate a company vehicle in accordance with company policies
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence and support personnel at all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional with the ability to identify improvements, perform effectively under pressure, and support continuous development of HSE programs and practices