HSE Superintendent

Precision Drilling Corporation; California; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Corporation seeks an HSE Superintendent to lead safety across field drilling operations. This field-based role supports the HSE Management System, coaches crews, conducts assessments, and drives continuous improvement.

You will work a 14-day-on/7-off schedule, partnering with field teams to ensure safe, compliant work practices and performance metrics tracking. The ideal candidate has drilling rig experience and solid knowledge of HSE systems, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Drilling rig experience required, with Motorhand-level understanding.
• Knowledge of HSE Management Systems and regulatory requirements.
• HSE certifications are considered an asset.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to operate a company vehicle.
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, able to work under pressure and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide field-based HSE leadership, coaching, training, and support to drilling operations.
• Conduct HSE assessments, inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and risk management.
• Monitor HSE performance metrics and KPIs, analyze trends, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support incident investigations, reporting, corrective actions, and communications with leadership.
• Coordinate with HSE and Field Superintendents to ensure alignment during rig visits.

Skills

Drilling rig experience

HSE management systems

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Job description

At Precision Drilling, our mission is to deliver safe, sustainable, and high-performance drilling solutions that reduce risks and optimize resources for our customers across global markets. Driven by our Core Values, we empower our people, invest in cutting-edge technology, and foster lasting relationships built on integrity, collaboration, and an unwavering pursuit of excellence.

The HSE Superintendent is a field - based safety leader responsible for implementing and reinforcing Precision Drilling’s HSE Management System across drilling operations. This role provides coaching, training, compliance oversight, and operational support to drive a strong safety culture, improve HSE performance, and ensure safe, consistent work practices across the field on a 14-day-on/7-day-off work schedule.

CULTURE:
Precision Drilling fosters a strong culture by focusing on learning, communication, a commitment to safety, and supporting our people. We invest in career growth through continuous training and development, encourage balance with competitive benefits and generous time off, and foster a team-oriented workplace grounded in integrity and trust. When you join Precision, you join a company that puts people first.

DAY IN THE LIFE:

• Provide field-based HSE leadership, coaching, training, and support to drilling operations, ensuring consistent implementation of HSE objectives, standards, and safe work practices
• Conduct HSE assessments, inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and risk management activities to identify opportunities for improvement and ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and communicate HSE performance metrics and KPIs, analyze trends, and support continuous improvement initiatives across field operations
• Support incident management activities, including investigations, reporting, corrective action follow-up, and communication with operations and HSE leadership
• Partner closely with HSE and Field Superintendents by communicating visit plans, observations, findings, and follow-up actions before and after every rig visit to ensure alignment, collaboration, and ongoing support for field operations.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Drilling rig experience required, with a minimum of Motorhand-level experience and a strong understanding of drilling operations
• Working knowledge of HSE Management Systems, regulatory requirements, and industry safety practices; HSE certifications are considered an asset
• Valid driver’s license required with the ability to operate a company vehicle in accordance with company policies
• Strong communication, analytical, and decision-making skills, with the ability to influence and support personnel at all levels of the organization
• Highly organized, detail-oriented professional with the ability to identify improvements, perform effectively under pressure, and support continuous development of HSE programs and practices