HSE Manager PDC - Permian

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC; Bounce (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Patterson-UTI Drilling Company, LLC is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to lead field safety and execution for multiple rigs in the Permian Basin. The role requires hands-on field presence, strong incident investigations, and the ability to drive improvements across operations.

You will mentor HSE Advisors, coordinate with Operations Managers and HR, and ensure compliance with company standards. Willingness to travel and relocate within 45 miles of Midland is required, with a focus on safety,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of HSE experience in oil and gas, with direct experience supporting drilling rig operations.
• Minimum of three (3) years in a manager or supervisor role managing large field teams and performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead HSE performance and field support for multiple oil and gas drilling rigs across the Permian Basin.
• Mentor HSE Advisors to Senior HSE Advisors and future supervisors for field ownership.
• Drive policy compliance, procedural discipline, and process improvements across drilling rig operations.
• Conduct incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning.
• Prepare written reports, dashboards, and customer-ready updates with trends and metrics.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers, Drilling Superintendents, Technical Services, HR, and customers to align HSE with regional goals.
• Travel consistently to field locations and work extended schedules as needed.

Skills

Effective communication

Public speaking

Data analysis

Leadership

Mentoring

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety or related field

Tools

Excel

Python

Incident management system

MS Office

Job description

Detailed Description:

• Lead HSE performance and field support for multiple oil and gas drilling rigs across the Permian Basin, with consistent, purpose-driven field presence.
• Manage, coach, develop, and hold HSE Advisors and Senior HSE Advisors accountable for field execution, communication, follow-up, and performance expectations.
• Build team capability by mentoring HSE Advisors into Senior HSE Advisors and future supervisors so field ownership is shared and the HSE Manager remains focused on regional performance, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Delegate work clearly, follow up with discipline, set high expectations, and ensure assigned actions are completed in a timely and effective manner.
• Demonstrate courageous leadership by professionally challenging unsafe decisions, influencing Operations Managers and Drilling Superintendents, partnering with Technical Services and Human Resources, and standing firm on Company standards and risk controls.
• Partner with Operations Managers, Drilling Superintendents, Technical Services, Human Resources, crews, and customers to align HSE support with regional and Company goals.
• Initiate and foster productive customer relationships; speak confidently in front of customers and represent the Company with professionalism, credibility, and urgency.
• Oversee on-site rig inspections, field observations, audits, and gap analyses; conduct follow-up reviews to verify closure of findings and sustained improvement.
• Drive policy compliance, procedural discipline, and process improvements across drilling rig operations while identifying gaps, trends, and leading indicators.
• Conduct and lead incident investigations, root-cause analysis, and corrective-action planning based on findings, operational risk, and customer expectations.
• Use HSE data, rig activity, labor needs, and business priorities to recommend staffing, coverage, and resource decisions that support safe and efficient operations.
• React quickly to market swings, rig count changes, customer expectations, and operational demands while maintaining consistent standards and team alignment.
• Prepare clear written reports, presentations, action plans, dashboards, and customer-ready updates that include trends, graphs, performance metrics, and follow-up status.
• Support New to Industry, Employee Safety Orientation, field-level training, emergency response preparation, and other HSE training programs.
• Provide additional rig support and visible leadership as necessary to ensure personnel safety, efficiency in operations, customer satisfaction, and Company performance.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks, projects, investigations, and customer needs simultaneously in a fast-paced field environment.
• Work independently, make sound and timely decisions, and maintain a continuously safe working environment for employees, customers, and third parties.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with coworkers, direct reports, Operations Managers, Drilling Superintendents, Technical Services, Human Resources, customers, and third parties.
• Ability to speak professionally in front of customers and internal leadership groups, including presenting HSE performance, action plans, data trends, and improvement opportunities.
• Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate HSE performance data using the Company's Incident Management System, Excel, Python, or similar data and visualization tools.
• Ability to develop professional reports, presentations, dashboards, Excel charts, and customer-ready materials using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to lead by example in the field and maintain a consistent, purpose-driven presence at drilling rig locations.
• Ability to build effective relationships and teams while managing a large, field-based group, including developing employees, prioritizing work, assigning responsibilities, measuring results, and addressing performance issues.
• Ability to have direct and difficult conversations with employees, supervisors, and operations leaders when safety, procedural discipline, or performance expectations are not being met.
• Ability to understand the business side of labor, including staffing needs, field coverage, cost awareness, and alignment of HSE resources with rig activity. * Ability to maintain focus, self-motivation, change agility, and manager-level discipline while leading through Senior HSE Advisors, aligning the team around regional HSE priorities, customer expectations, employee development, and operational excellence.
• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included, and their contributions are valued.
• Make employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company's Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy.
• Promptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members, with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of HSE experience in oil and gas, with direct experience supporting drilling rig operations and working knowledge of HSE policies, procedural discipline, incident investigation, corrective-action management, process improvement, and gap analysis.
• Minimum of three (3) years of prior experience in a manager or supervisor role, including direct responsibility for managing large or geographically dispersed field teams, setting expectations, delegating work, following up, and managing performance.
• Eligible to drive for Company business using a personally owned vehicle, including the ability to meet the Company's Driving Policy and Vehicle reimbursement program requirements, maintain an acceptable driving record, and complete required annual motor vehicle record reviews.
• Must be willing and able to relocate within forty-five (45) miles of the Midland office within ninety (90) days of accepting an offer.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Safety Management, Environmental Science, Industrial Safety, Engineering, or a similar safety-related or oil and gas-related field.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Associate Safety Professional (ASP), Graduate Safety Practitioner (GSP), Occupational Hygiene and Safety Technician (OHST), Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST), or similar safety-related professional credential.
• Medical, occupational health, emergency medical response, rig medic, EMT, or similar medical support experience.
• Prior HSE leadership experience in the Permian Basin or comparable oil and gas drilling environment.

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work in office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The HSE Manager will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where oil and gas drilling operations and rigs are located. The HSE Manager must work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers, customers, and third parties. This person must be able to work closely with others under time-sensitive deadlines, changing market conditions, customer-driven priorities, and potential emergency response situations. This role requires focus, self-motivation, and manager-level discipline to balance field support, customer expectations, employee development, data-driven reporting, and operational priorities. The HSE Manager must be willing to travel consistently to field locations and work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

This position requires the person to work in office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The HSE Manager will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where oil and gas drilling operations and rigs are located. The HSE Manager must work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers, customers, and third parties. This person must be able to work closely with others under time-sensitive deadlines, changing market conditions, customer-driven priorities, and potential emergency response situations. This role requires focus, self-motivation, and manager-level discipline to balance field support, customer expectations, employee development, data-driven reporting, and operational priorities. The HSE Manager must be willing to travel consistently to field locations and work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.