HSE Superintendent

Precision Drilling Corporation; Nisku; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Corporation is seeking a field-based HSE Superintendent to lead safety across drilling operations and implement the HSE Management System. The role includes coaching crews, conducting risk assessments, and driving continuous improvement on a 14-day-on/7-day-off schedule.

The candidate will manage incident investigations and KPI monitoring, working with Field Superintendents to sustain a strong safety culture across the field operations.

Qualifications

• Drilling rig experience required, with a minimum of Motorhand-level experience.
• HSE certifications are considered an asset.
• Valid driver's license required to operate company vehicles.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of improving HSE programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based HSE leadership, coaching, training, and support to drilling operations.
• Ensure consistent implementation of HSE objectives, standards, and safe work practices.
• Conduct HSE assessments, inspections, audits, and risk management activities.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics, analyze trends, and drive improvements.
• Collaborate with HSE and Field Superintendents, communicating visit plans and follow-up actions.

Skills

Field-based HSE leadership

Drilling operations knowledge

HSE Management Systems

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Communication & analytical skills

Organizational skills

Job description

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At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

The HSE Superintendent is a field - based safety leader responsible for implementing and reinforcing Precision Drilling's HSE Management System across drilling operations. This role provides coaching, training, compliance oversight, and operational support to drive a strong safety culture, improve HSE performance, and ensure safe, consistent work practices across the field on a 14-day-on/7-day-off work schedule.

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