HSE Manager

Oxy; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an HSE Manager, where you'll lead the strategic planning and execution of health and safety initiatives. This role involves developing comprehensive auditing protocols, managing HSE budgets, and providing expert guidance to enhance compliance and performance. You'll collaborate with diverse teams to streamline processes and drive results, all while contributing to a lower-carbon world. If you're passionate about health and safety and eager to make a significant impact in the oil and gas industry, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of the organization’s OMS.
• Develop and implement auditing protocols aligned with OMS.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HSE audits across International Business Units.
• Analyze audit outcomes to identify trends and improvements.

Skills

HSE Management

Auditing

Leadership

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

10 years of relevant experience

Tools

Intelex

PowerBI

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Oxy is an international energy company with assets primarily in the United States, the Middle East and North Africa. We are one of the largest oil and gas producers in the U.S., including a leading producer in the Permian and DJ basins, and offshore Gulf of Mexico. Our midstream and marketing segment provides flow assurance and maximizes the value of our oil and gas. Our chemical subsidiary OxyChem manufactures the building blocks for life-enhancing products. Our Oxy Low Carbon Ventures subsidiary is advancing leading-edge technologies and business solutions that economically grow our business while reducing emissions. We are committed to using our global leadership in carbon management to advance a lower-carbon world. Visit oxy.com for more information.

Occidental 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.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning, execution, and continuous improvement of the organization’s OMS, including the Department Business Plan and HSE SNAP auditing program.
• Develop and implement comprehensive auditing protocols aligned with the organization's Operating Management System (OMS)
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee the HSE audits across all International Business Units and Major Project Sites.
• Ensure audit findings are clearly documented, communicated, and addressed promptly, with appropriate corrective actions identified and implemented.
• Analyze audit outcomes to identify trends and systemic issues, recommending actionable improvements to enhance HSE performance by leveraging Intelex data and other data sources and using artificial intelligence where possible.
• Report audits action plans closure and produce reports that provide managerial insight.
• Provide expert guidance and training on auditing standards, methods, and practices to operational staff, enhancing awareness and compliance.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and mentor on compliance requirements and performance standards relevant to HSE auditing.
• Coordinate and streamline document control processes related to auditing and compliance reporting.
• Collaborate closely with operational and project teams to ensure effective and efficient audit processes and add value to operations.
• Manage HSE budget and resources related to HSE quality
  
  

Secondary Responsibilities

• Assist in annual reviews of the OMS and related Performance Standards.
• Support the establishment of annual organizational HSE objectives and targets.
• Conduct periodic field inspections and facility audits to identify compliance concerns and improvement opportunities.
• Review and update HSE auditing policies, procedures, and guidelines regularly to ensure relevance and compliance with current standards and regulations.
• Participate in special projects as assigned by the VP HSE.
  
  

Education and Professional Background

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience within the Exploration & Production (E&P) industry, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory auditing/HSE role.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of E&P operational practices, HSE management systems, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and managing audit programs and conducting comprehensive HSE assessments.
• Demonstrated leadership, strong communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
• Effective organizational and negotiation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results independently.
• Strong focus on operational support and credibility within organizational operations and projects.
• Proven ability to mentor, develop, and lead high-performing auditing teams.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Demonstrated working knowledge and ability to apply all technical principles, theories, and concepts within the HSE function.
• Demonstrated good working knowledge of analyses to identify solutions to technical problems.
• Be a self-starter, able to work with limited supervision
• Excellent understanding of local, state, and federal regulations in the area of expertise and good knowledge of overall HSE laws.
• A strong background in industry standards/practices related to the primary field of expertise.
• A Good understanding of OPC and OOG HSE/Risk Policy, Standards, and Procedures.
• Demonstrates ability to lead OOG Audits, incident investigations, and other independent projects.
  
  

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in implementing and managing broad-based HSE programs.
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success with organizations with multi-discipline staff.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Operated effectively within a multicultural environment.
• Effective interpersonal and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to influence key stakeholders.
• Familiarity with PowerBI or similar business intelligence tools for creating engaging dashboards and reports.
• Continuously research and apply new and innovative technology to health and safety data.
• Ability to speak Spanish (preferred)
  
  

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It has come to our attention various individuals and/or organizations are contacting people falsely pretending to recruit on behalf of Oxy. Please be aware that these recruiting scams and communications do not originate nor are they associated with our recruitment process. All Oxy job postings and offers will require a completed application through our company website.

Oxy does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruiting process. We will never:

• Ask you to pay for applications, interviews, meetings, processing, training or for any other fees
• Use recruiting or placement agencies that charge candidates an advance fee of any kind or
• Request personal information such as passport and bank account details at an early stage of our recruitment process.
  
  

We recommend against responding to unsolicited business propositions or offers from people you don't know. Do not disclose your personal or financial details. If you believe you have been the victim of a recruiting scam, please contact your local police department.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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