HSE Superintendent

Precision Drilling Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Drilling Company, LP is seeking an HSE Superintendent for the Appalachia region. The role emphasizes implementing HSE management systems, promoting a strong safety culture, and ensuring compliant operations across rigs.

A 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off rotation is required. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s in Safety or related field with 5+ years in oilfield or heavy industry, strong knowledge of HSE systems, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of oilfield or heavy industry experience and a strong safety record.
• Solid knowledge of HSE management systems, regulatory requirements, hazard assessments, and incident investigations.
• Valid driver’s license required, with the ability to operate company vehicles per policy.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented professional with strong decision-making skills in high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 HSE support with a strong field presence (up to 80%), delivering hands-on coaching, training, and leadership to rig and shop personnel.
• Lead and reinforce HSE standards, policies, and Life Saving Actions, promoting a culture of safety and accountability across operations.
• Monitor and communicate HSE performance metrics (KPIs), identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct rig inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Partner with operations leadership to close performance gaps, support emergency response planning, and coordinate HSE training and development for field employees.

Skills

HSE Management Systems

Hazard assessments

Incident investigations

Strong communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field

Job description

Job Title: HSE Superintendent – Appalachia

Company: Precision Drilling Company, LP

Work Arrangements: On-Site

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 responsible for implementing and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, and processes across assigned rigs to ensure consistent compliance and safe operations. This role drives a strong safety culture by promoting accountability, monitoring performance metrics, and continuously improving HSE outcomes. This is a rotational position operating on a 2-weeks-on/2-weeks-off schedule.

CULTURE:
Precision Drilling fosters a strong safety culture through our Human Organizational Performance (HOP) approach, focusing on learning, communication, 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 24/7 HSE support with a strong field presence (up to 80%), delivering hands‑on coaching, training, and leadership to rig and shop personnel
• Lead and reinforce HSE standards, policies, and Life Saving Actions, promoting a culture of safety and accountability across operations
• Monitor and communicate HSE performance metrics (KPIs), identifying trends and driving continuous improvement initiatives
• Conduct rig inspections, hazard assessments, audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements
• Partner with operations leadership to close performance gaps, support emergency response planning, and coordinate HSE training and development for field employees

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU:

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety or related field preferred, with 5+ years of oilfield or heavy industry experience and a strong safety record
• Solid knowledge of HSE Management Systems, regulatory requirements, hazard assessments, and incident investigations
• Valid driver’s license required, with the ability to operate company vehicles per policy
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to influence and support all levels of the organization
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented professional with strong decision‑making skills and the ability to perform effectively in high‑pressure environments