HSE Specialist

Blackbeard Operating, LLC; Crane (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackbeard Operating, LLC is seeking an experienced HSE Field Specialist to support field operations across West Texas. This field-based role reports to the HSE Manager and will work across production, facilities, drilling, completions and construction.

You will lead safety initiatives, perform hazard assessments, supervise incident investigations, and ensure compliance with OSHA, TBRC rules and environmental requirements while coaching crews and contractors on best practices.

Qualifications

• Education and training related to health, safety and the environment.
• 3+ years of HSE experience in oil and gas field operations.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE audits, incident review and record keeping.
• Strong communication and ability to work with multi-discipline teams.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass drug screening.
• Willingness to travel across West Texas locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety initiatives in the field and coach personnel on best practices.
• Perform hazard identifications, field inspections and audits.
• Review Job Safety Analyses and lead pre-job meetings and permits.
• Support H2S program, contractor safety and incident investigations.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, state and federal environmental requirements.

Skills

OSHA regulations

HSE audits

Incident investigation

Cross-functional teamwork

MS Office

Driver's license

Drug screening

Communication skills

Education

Degree in health, safety or environmental field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

Description

Blackbeard Operating, LLC is a growing oil and gas company headquartered in Midland, TX. We are hiring an HSE Field Specialist to support field operations across West Texas. This is a field-based role that supports every part of our operations: production, facilities, drilling, completions, construction, produced water, trucking and contractors. The HSE Field Specialist provides safety leadership to management, employees and contractors. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

Position Details

• Reports to: HSE Manager
• Location: Field-based in West Texas (Permian Basin), Monahans, TX area, with travel to Blackbeard locations
• Full-time. Weekends and on-call response may be required

Job Summary

The HSE Field Specialist leads Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) initiatives in the field, supporting every part of operations and contractors, to drive continual improvement in HSE performance. Working with Operations, the role helps achieve and maintain high levels of compliance and promotes a safe and healthy work environment for all employees and contractors.

The role promotes a learning culture to reduce risk, and coaches and mentors company personnel and contractors. The HSE Field Specialist takes part in the technical and resource planning of HSE initiatives and supports line management in meeting their HSE duties. The role may be assigned to a specific job, location or shift, may rotate among jobs, and may cover multiple locations.

This position works closely with area foremen, supervisors, engineering teams, consultants and contractors to support production operations, facilities, drilling, completions and construction. Blackbeard builds its HSE culture by working hand in hand with Operations as one team.

Essential Functions

Safety leadership, coaching and mentoring

• Lead by example as a visible, approachable servant leader in the field. Coach and mentor company personnel and contractors on best practices, promote a team environment and open reporting of hazards and near misses, and reinforce stop-work authority
• Build HSE awareness by communicating regularly, delivering training and involving personnel in safety programs and meetings

Hazard identification and field oversight

• Perform and lead routine hazard identification, field inspections and audits at well sites, tank batteries, compressor and gas facilities, produced water facilities, pipelines, and construction, drilling, and completions locations. Track findings to closure
• Review and coach during the Job Safety Analysis (JSA) process, and lead pre-job meetings and work permits (such as hot work, confined space and lockout/tagout) for routine and non-routine work
• Support the H2S program: area and personal monitoring, calibration and bump testing, safety equipment, signage, contingency plans and emergency drills
• Support contractor safety: Coach and mentor contractors on safe work practices through orientation and on-site engagement, and audit contractor safety performance, qualifications, and compliance

Incident response and investigation

• Respond to incidents, near misses, injuries, fires and releases. Lead or support investigations and root cause analysis, and follow corrective actions through to completion
• Support injury case management and return to work, and keep OSHA recordkeeping accurate and current

Environmental compliance

• Support compliance with OSHA, Texas Railroad Commission (including Statewide Rule 36 for H2S), TCEQ, EPA and DOT requirements
• Support spill and release prevention, response and cleanup, and manage internal and external reporting processes (notifications to management, regulators and others as required). Support waste management and air emissions compliance as assigned

Programs, records and reporting

• Support development, review and maintenance of HSE programs, procedures, emergency response plans and training matrices. Keep HSE documents and records controlled and audit-ready
• Collect and report HSE data and trends (such as incident rates, inspection findings and open corrective actions) to management, and support internal, customer and regulatory audits and inspections

General

• Maintain a daily field presence across assigned locations: observe work, engage with crews and give real-time feedback
• Manage several projects at once, with minimal supervision, while staying business-minded and safety-focused
• Practice safe work habits and comply with all quality, safety, health and environmental policies, procedures, programs and regulations
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Education and training related to health, safety and the environment, such as a degree, certificate program or equivalent training in occupational health and safety, environmental science or engineering
• 3 or more years of HSE experience in oil and gas field operations (production, drilling, completions or construction)
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations, HSE audits, incident and accident review, injury case management, behavior-based safety, HSE training development, document control and record keeping, hazard identification and environmental aspects
• Strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work effectively with a multi-discipline team, and the ability to carry out value-adding projects with minimal supervision
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol screening

Preferred

• OSHA 30-hour card (General Industry or Construction), and current H2S, first aid and CPR/AED training (or the ability to obtain them within 30 days of hire)
• Additional HSE education, professional certification or experience (for example ASP, CSP, OHST or CHST)
• Experience with H2S programs and Texas Railroad Commission requirements

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Works outdoors in West Texas conditions (heat, cold, wind and dust), at remote locations and on unpaved lease roads
• Works in areas with H2S and flammable hazards. Must wear required PPE, including fire-resistant clothing and, where required, respiratory protection
• Able to walk uneven ground, climb ladders and stairs, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Travels across West Texas locations and may be called out after hours for emergencies