Drilling HSE Advisor | Safety & Compliance Lead

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC; St. Clairsville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC seeks an HSE Advisor to support safety programs in drilling operations. The role emphasizes incident prevention, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance across field activities.

The position requires coordinating with HSE leadership, delivering training, and participating in audits. Candidates should possess a HS diploma or GED, with related HSE experience; a valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 1 year experience in an HSE role (safety, risk management, environmental practices) or two (2) years experience in a rig-based role.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license and ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with HSE Regional Manager and HSE team to ensure effective use of best practices and consistency in approach to HSE responsibilities
• Promote a risk-based approach to HSE management utilizing Company policies, standards and processes for all operational activities
• Provide HSE support, coaching and training at all levels including promoting Company's commitment to 24/7 safety culture for all workers
• Plan and participate in HSE audits/reviews of drilling operations and related assigned areas to ensure proper implementation and compliance
• Support the implementation and achievement of HSE objectives and performance measures during all drilling operational activities
• Lead initiatives to promote visible and proactive management commitment and employee engagement in HSE activities
• Review existing HSE training plans and specific training needs, provide training, as appropriate, and/or facilitate visiting specialist trainers
• Ensure compliance with system for collecting, storing, analyzing, tracking and reporting HSE performance data (e.g. Incident report findings, Audit actions, and related HSE metrics)
• Participate and audit job-planning activities, including Permission to Work (PTW), Job Safety Assessment (JSA) and hazard recognition
• Complete monthly HSE report for area of responsibility and monthly drilling operational meetings and reviews
• Participate in risk management and HSE activities including risk assessments, audits, HSE Meetings and onsite work activities

Skills

Emergency response

Regulatory risk management

HSE auditing & incident investigation

MS Office & communication

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Detailed Description:

• Coordinate with HSE Regional Manager and HSE team to ensure effective use of best practices and consistency in approach to HSE responsibilities
• Promote a risk-based approach to HSE management utilizing Company policies, standards and processes for all operational activities
• Provide HSE support, coaching and training at all levels including promoting Company's commitment to 24/7 safety culture for all workers
• Plan and participate in HSE audits/reviews of drilling operations and related assigned areas to ensure proper implementation and compliance
• Support the implementation and achievement of HSE objectives and performance measures during all drilling operational activities
• Lead initiatives to promote visible and proactive management commitment and employee engagement in HSE activities
• Review existing HSE training plans and specific training needs, provide training, as appropriate, and/or facilitate visiting specialist trainers
• Ensure compliance with system for collecting, storing, analyzing, tracking and reporting HSE performance data (e.g. Incident report findings, Audit actions, and related HSE metrics)
• Participate and audit job-planning activities, including Permission to Work (PTW), Job Safety Assessment (JSA) and hazard recognition
• Complete monthly HSE report for area of responsibility and monthly drilling operational meetings and reviews
• Participate in risk management and HSE activities including risk assessments, audits, HSE Meetings and onsite work activities

Job Requirements:

• Technical proficiency in emergency response support of coworkers as needed, ensure compliance with safety procedures, and other additional tasks as assigned
• Technical proficiency in understanding and communicating regulations, risk management and risk assessment skills
• Technical proficiency in HSE auditing, incident investigation and documentation techniques
• Proficiency with written and email communication including use of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications: HSE Advisor I :

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• One (1) year experience in an HSE role (safety, risk management, environmental practices) or two (2) years experience in a rig-based role.
• Must have valid state-issued driver's license and ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy.

Minimum Qualifications: HSE Advisor II :

• HighschooldiplomaorG.E.D.

• Two (2) years experienceinanHSErole (safety, risk management, environmental practices) AND at least one (1) year an HSE role in the drilling industry

• Musthavevalidstate-issueddriver'slicenseandabilitytomeetrequirementsofCompany'sVehicleUse Agreement and Driving Policy

Minimum Qualifications: Sr HSE Advisor II :

• High school diploma or G.E.D.

• Four (4) years experience in an HSE role with at least one (1) of those years being in the drilling industry.

• Understanding of drilling processes, equipment, and systems

• Must have valid state-issued driver's license and ability to meet requirements of Company's Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy

Preferred : HSE Advisor I & II

• Bachelor's degree.
• Currently located in the Appalachia area
• Three (3) years of experience in the oil and gas industry, with a strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and HSE requirements.

Preferred : HSE Sr Advisor

• Bachelor's degree

• Currently located in the Appalachia area

• Four (4) years of experience in land-based drilling operations and a strong understanding of related regulatory frameworks and HSE requirements
  

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The HSE Advisor will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located.

The HSE Advisor must work with an emphasis on safety for themselves and others including coworkers and third parties. They must be able to work closely with others and under time-sensitive deadlines including potential emergency response situations. They must be willing to work extended schedules that will include working days; and occasionally nights, weekends and holidays.