SEMS Coordinator

Crescent Energy Services, LLC; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy services company is seeking a SEMS Coordinator responsible for implementing and managing the Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) for offshore well Plug & Abandonment operations. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, managing contractors, and providing training. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 3–5+ years of experience in oil & gas operations. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years experience supporting oil & gas, well intervention, or decommissioning operations.
• Working knowledge of BSEE SEMS II and offshore well abandonment activities.
• Experience with audits, MOC, and incident investigations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS).
• Ensure compliance with regulatory inspections and audits.
• Support management of changes and incident investigations.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science

Job description

The SEMS Coordinator is responsible for implementing, managing, and continuously improving the Safety and Environmental Management System (SEMS) for safe, efficient, and reliable offshore well Plug & Abandonment operations. This role ensures compliance with BSEE SEMS II (30 CFR 250 Subpart S), company policies, industry best practices and applicable well‑abandonment regulations, while supporting safe and reliable offshore P&A operations.

The SEMS Coordinator serves as a critical interface between the operator, operations, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure hazards associated with P&A activities are identified, controlled, and effectively managed.

Key Responsibilities

SEMS Implementation for P&A Operations

• Implement and maintain SEMS requirements specific to offshore P&A activities
• Ensure SEMS elements are integrated into P&A execution plans, work programs, and daily operations
• Maintain controlled SEMS documentation

Regulatory Compliance & Interface

• Ensure compliance with BSEE SEMS II and well abandoning/decommissioning requirements
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and information requests related to offshore P&A campaigns
• Coordinate documentation and responses for BSEE audits and incident follow‑ups

Well Risk & Hazard Management

• Support identification and management of hazards
• Verify hazard analyses (JSA, JHA, HAZID) address P&A‑specific risks

Contractor & Third‑Party Oversight

• Review contractor SEMS programs, bridging documents, and safety plans
  • Monitor contractor SEMS compliance and safety performance during offshore P&A campaigns
  • Support contractor onboarding and offshore orientation

Management of Change (MOC)

• Ensure changes are evaluated for safety and environmental risks and approved prior to execution
• Coordinate reporting and investigation of incidents, near misses, and well control events
• Support root cause analysis and development of corrective/preventive actions
• Track trends and lessons learned related to P&A operations

Training & Competency Assurance

• Coordinate P&A‑related SEMS training for personnel and contractors
• Verify offshore personnel meet required well control, intervention, and safety training
• Track competency and training records relevant to P&A activities

Audits & Assurance

• Plan and coordinate SEMS audits supporting offshore P&A operations
• Track audit findings, corrective actions, and verification of close‑out
• Support annual BSEE‑required third‑party SEMS audits
• Participate in SEMS management review meetings and P&A readiness reviews
• Analyze KPIs, incident data, and audit results to improve P&A safety performance
• Recommend improvements to procedures and controls for future abandonment campaigns

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related/equivalent experience
• 3–5+ years experience supporting oil & gas, well intervention, or decommissioning operations
• Working knowledge of BSEE SEMS II and offshore well abandonment activities
• Experience with audits, MOC, and incident investigations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with offshore rigless P&A
• SEMS or HSE certifications

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of offshore P&A hazards and well lifecycle risks
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across multi‑contractor operations
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy
• Ability to operate in offshore and fast‑changing operational environments

Working Conditions

• Office environment with occasional offshore site visits as required
  • Must be able meet offshore medical, safety, and training requirements