Health and Safety Professional

Devon Energy; Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon Energy Corp. in Hobbs, NM seeks an experienced Health & Safety professional to lead safety initiatives and support regulatory compliance across operations.

The role focuses on risk assessments, incident investigations, training delivery, and contractor safety alignment to maintain a safe working environment. The candidate will participate in pre-project safety reviews, on-site inspections, and emergency response planning, gaining exposure to diverse oil and gas operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in health and safety or related field.
• 5+ years of relevant Health and Safety Operations experience, preferably in oil & gas.
• Bilingual a plus (if applicable)

Responsibilities

• Promotes and demonstrates health and safety leadership attributes to foster safety culture.
• Provides cost-effective health and safety guidance to operations while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining health and safety data for routine reports and regulatory documentation.
• Supports incident investigations, reviews and training to drive safety improvements.
• Collaborates with field personnel to ensure contractor compliance with safety standards.
• Participates in pre-project health and safety assessments and inspections.
• Supports emergency response protocols and incident reporting requirements.
• Performs on-site verifications to identify performance gaps relative to regulatory and internal standards.
• Gains experience under supervision and supports continuous health and safety improvement initiatives.
• Develops basic business knowledge and learns from subject matter experts to improve safety domain performance.

Skills

Risk Analysis

Incident Reporting & Investigation

Safety Training

Regulatory Compliance

Health & Safety Audits

Health & Safety Management Systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Science, Fire Protection, Safety Engineering or related field

Job description

At Devon, we will offer you a career full of energy and unmatched opportunities to solve today's greatest challenges. Innovation, creative problem-solving and positive change happen when people step out of their comfort zone and think differently. Our values, workplace practices, wellness programs, benefits and compensation are aimed at helping employees manage their unique personal life and care for their families so they can focus on contributing to the fullest.

Job Profile Summary:

• Promotes and demonstrates organization's and health and safety leadership attributes, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship among employees.
• Provides cost-effective health and safety guidance to operational teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards while optimizing economic performance.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining health and safety data for routine reports and regulatory documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Supports health and safety incident investigations, reviews, and training sessions, contributing to continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Collaborates with field personnel to ensure contractor compliance with organization's health and safety standards, promoting a safe working environment.
• Participates in pre-project health and safety assessments, job inspections, and facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Supports emergency response protocols during the initial response to an emergency and facilitates the accurate and timely reporting of incidents and near misses to meet the health and safety requirements.
• Performs thorough on-site verifications to identify performance gaps related to regulatory requirements, internal safe practices, mechanical integrity issues, behavioral or cultural issues, or competency issues.
• Gains experience, completes routine tasks, and develops skills under direct supervision, supporting change efforts and participating in continuous health and safety improvement initiatives.
• Develops basic business knowledge, accesses relevant data services, and gains awareness of industry practices, fostering effective working relationships and learning from subject matter experts in health and safety domain.

Job Description:

• Promotes and demonstrates organization's and health and safety leadership attributes, fostering a culture of safety and environmental stewardship among employees.
• Provides cost-effective health and safety guidance to operational teams, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards while optimizing economic performance.
• Assists in compiling and maintaining health and safety data for routine reports and regulatory documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Supports health and safety incident investigations, reviews, and training sessions, contributing to continuous improvement in safety practices.
• Collaborates with field personnel to ensure contractor compliance with organization's health and safety standards, promoting a safe working environment.
• Participates in pre-project health and safety assessments, job inspections, and facility inspections, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
• Supports emergency response protocols during the initial response to an emergency and facilitates the accurate and timely reporting of incidents and near misses to meet the health and safety requirements.
• Performs thorough on-site verifications to identify performance gaps related to regulatory requirements, internal safe practices, mechanical integrity issues, behavioral or cultural issues, or competency issues.
• Gains experience, completes routine tasks, and develops skills under direct supervision, supporting change efforts and participating in continuous health and safety improvement initiatives.
• Develops basic business knowledge, accesses relevant data services, and gains awareness of industry practices, fostering effective working relationships and learning from subject matter experts in health and safety domain.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Science, Fire Protection, Safety Engineering or related field and/or commensurate work experience required.

Experience:

• 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably in Health and Safety Operations, Risk Assessments, Implementation of Company Safety Policies and Protocols, and Incident Investigation. Oil and gas industry experience is preferred.
• Bilingual a plus

Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication
• Results Oriented
• Active Learning
• Digital Literacy
• Business Acumen

Skills:

• Risk Analysis
• Incident Reporting and Investigation
• Safety Training
• Regulatory Compliance
• Health & Safety Audits
• Health & Safety Management Systems

Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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