HSE SR ADVISOR
Weatherford

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior HSE Professional to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management, particularly within the Oil & Gas sector. This role is crucial for ensuring our operations adhere to the highest safety standards and regulatory requirements.

Job Purpose

The HSE Advisor's responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Compliance Administration: Oversee and monitor adherence to the WFT OEPS Management System, ensuring that all operations align with established safety and environmental protocols.
• Audit Participation: Engage in internal audits of the OEPS management system and assist with external audits as necessary, helping to ensure transparency and continuous improvement.
• System Review: Take part in regular assessments of the OEPS management system to confirm that objectives are met, and the system is functioning effectively, actively seeking opportunities for enhancement.
• Implementation and Verification: Advise on the execution of safe working procedures, Technical Work Instructions, and Task Risk Assessments. Ensure compliance with the RADAR program and site-specific PPE requirements, while monitoring actions related to the RADAR process to confirm timely follow-up and closure.
• HSE Risk Assessments: Participate in the development and maintenance of current site HSE risk assessments and risk registers, fostering a proactive approach to safety.
• Information Dissemination: Distribute relevant HSE information to employees, ensuring they are informed and engaged with safety practices.
• Incident Record Management: Maintain HSE incident records in the WPTS, providing accurate documentation for review and analysis.
• Emergency Preparedness: Participate in emergency response & spill response drills as per Weatherford Standards, ensuring readiness for potential incidents while reviewing and updating applicable emergency response plans and spill preparedness response plans annually.
• Site Induction Monitoring: Oversee site inductions to ensure they are conducted in accordance with company requirements, laying the groundwork for a safety-conscious culture.
• Incident Investigation: Contribute to incident investigations (CPAR) by ensuring thorough completion and identification of root causes and corrective actions.
• Safety Meetings Participation: Engage in daily, weekly, and monthly site safety meetings, fostering open dialogue about safety concerns and initiatives.
• Hierarchy of Controls Advice: Provide guidance on applying the hierarchy of controls in the risk management process, promoting effective safety measures.
• Facility & Field Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of facilities and field operations to verify compliance with key OEPS processes, including Permit to Work, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), pressure testing, machinery guarding, and equipment calibration.
• Hazardous Substance Management: Regularly inspect the use of hazardous substances in facilities, ensuring that MSDSOnline reflects current usage and that substances are stored and handled per OEPS requirements.
• Training Record Monitoring: Monitor employee training records to ensure compliance with Weatherford, customer, and regulatory requirements, promoting a knowledgeable and prepared workforce.

Qualifications

• Educated to graduate level, preferably in Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• 5-7 years of recent experience in a Senior HSE role, such as HSE Supervisor or HSE Lead, preferably within the Oil & Gas sector.
• Recognized HSE qualifications (e.g., CRSP, CSP, CHSC) are preferred.
• Experience in implementing 5S/Lean principles.
• Familiarity with State and Federal Transportation (USDOT) requirements for Commercial Vehicles.

Travel Requirements of Position

• Territory will span the Northern US job locations including Dickinson & Minot, North Dakota as a primary area, with potential of periodically supporting additional areas as needed.
• Travel requirement of up to 50%, including overnight travel.

Skills

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of local, national health and safety regulations and environmental laws.
• Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with workplace hazards and environmental impact, while educating front line employees. Ability to perform formal risk assessments and critical risk registries.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills (English) to convey safety policies, procedures, and training effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Training and Development: Ability to design and deliver training programs that promote a safety culture and compliance among employees.
• Analytical Skills: Capability to analyze data, incident reports, and safety audits to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong critical thinking skills to develop effective solutions to safety and environmental challenges.
• Leadership and Influence: Ability to lead safety initiatives and influence organizational culture towards prioritizing health, safety, and environment.
• Incident Investigation: Skills in conducting thorough investigations of incidents to determine root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Emergency Preparedness: Knowledge of emergency response planning, drills, and crisis management techniques.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with HSE software tools and technologies for tracking compliance and managing safety data and able to proficiently utilize Microsoft Office suite of products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Project & Change Management: Ability to manage HSE projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget while meeting safety standards.
• Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with safety protocols and standards.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must be personable, self-motivated, and have a strong ability to build relationships and collaborate with various stakeholders, including management, employees, customers, and regulatory bodies. Able to work diligently independently and as part of a team.
• Continuous Improvement: Commitment to staying updated on industry trends and best practices, and a drive for ongoing professional development.

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About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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