GOA Leader HSE Operations

Oxy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxy seeks an HSE Leader to provide health, safety, and environmental support for GOA Production Operations and Projects. Located in The Woodlands, TX, this role leads Offshore HSE Advisors and ensures SEMS compliance across assigned facilities.

The position requires 10+ years of HSE experience in oil & gas, offshore operations, strong leadership, and excellent communication. Travel and high safety standards are essential in this critical role.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of Health & Safety experience in Oil & Gas.
• Experience with Offshore HSE Operations.
• Strong organizational skills with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Teams and Excel.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across multiple teams.
• Basic knowledge of GOA regulatory requirements.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Offshore HSE Advisors and manage SEMS/HSE programs.
• Develop and review programs to meet SEMS/HSE needs.
• Support incident reporting and investigations; drive close-out actions.
• Provide training and improvement initiatives for HSE practices.
• Conduct audits and assessments of contractors and internal SEMS.
• Track KPIs and drive safety improvements across assets.

Skills

Health & Safety experience

Offshore HSE operations

Organization skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Regulatory knowledge (GOA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Teams

Excel

Job description

Oxy produces, markets and transports oil and natural gas to maximize value and provide resources fundamental to life. The company leverages its global leadership in carbon management to advance lower-carbon technologies and products. Headquartered in Houston, Oxy primarily operates in the United States, Middle East and North Africa. To learn more, visit Oxy

Oxy strives to attract and retain talented employees by investing in their professional development and providing rewarding opportunities for personal growth. Our goal is to meet the highest employer standards by ensuring the health and safety of our employees, protecting the environment and positively impacting our communities where we do business.

Job Summary

The HSE Leader position is responsible for providing HSE support for operations and projects for Oxy’s eight Gulf of America (GOA) operating assets. The position reports to the HSE Manager for GOA Production Operations and Projects. This position is located in The Woodlands, Texas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant Health & Safety experience working in the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience working in an Offshore business unit, supporting Offshore HSE Operations
• Strong organization skills and works well with minimal oversight
• Experience with Microsoft applications including PowerPoint, Word, Teams and Excel
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with multiple teams across different disciplines
• Basic knowledge of GOA regulatory requirements
• Presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Formally manage the Offshore HSE Advisors on the assigned facilities
• Program development and review to comply with our SEMS and HSE needs
• Work with our Offshore HSE Advisors in supporting facilities in incident reporting and management
• Lead incident investigations and manage incidents in incident management system to closure including corrective actions
• Assist in the roll out and implementation of HSE programs and initiatives
• Support the Onshore and Offshore HSE Representatives as needed
• Conduct contractor HSE and internal SEMS audits and assessments
• Trending analysis for strengths and weaknesses within HSE practices based on Key Performance Indicators
• Assist in the development and updating of HSE training
• Assist with improving safety improvement processes
• Provide support with the contractor scorecard
• Keep HSE Manager informed on field activities & updated on resources required to assist to do the job effectively and be productive.
• For direct reports encourage the career discussion, at the beginning of the year during performance goals setting or at the time of the mid-year or year-end review, considering the staff’s strengths, development areas, goals, and potential development opportunities
• Conduct periodic operations site visits and assessments
• Keep current on processes and technologies that will help Oxy maintain a best-in-class position
• Ensure policies, procedures, and processes are understood and followed
• Participate in Incident Management Team and Oil Spill Response Plan Exercises

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health & Safety, Science, Engineering or other related field

Travel Requirements

The percentage of travel required for this position is 10-25%

Work Schedule

Position is eligible for the 9/80 schedule

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