Provides district-level health, safety, and environmental leadership for drilling operations. Conducts hazard assessments, site audits, training, incident investigations, regulatory reporting, workers’ compensation coordination, and corrective-action recommendations. Serves as liaison with corporate HSE, customers, regulatory agencies, HR, and legal teams. The role emphasizes accident prevention, extensive travel, overnight stays, 24-hour availability, and occasional weekend work.
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Provides division and district line management personnel the support and technical assistance needed for administration of and compliance with the company�s health, safety, environmental program. The primary roll is accident prevention (75% of work schedule) with minor activities to include post-accident case control (case management). Extensive travel is required and frequent overnight stays will be necessary. This position is on 24-hour call and it may be necessary to work on some weekends
ResponsibilitiesSupports and assists line management in the implementation of NDUSA�s HSE policies and programs. Coordinates the overall HSE effort in the district. Conducts and/or assists Drilling Superintendent with work site hazard assessment (Health, Safety, and Environmental inspection), identifies unsafe conditions and/or unsafe behaviors, provides recommendations for corrective action to district line management, and informs Director HS&E, of action taken to eliminate work site hazards. Conducts and/or assists with employee training programs to include Job Safety Training (JST�s) - at least six per year. Participates in Rig Managers meetings - at least quarterly, audits rig site safety/training meetings - at least one per week by Rig Managers/Driller, and supervisory training as needed. Conducts audits of all district level training to ensure compliance with company procedure and/or policy. Audits employee training frequency and coordinates safety programs approved by the company (i.e. Job Safety analysis, Job Safety Training, STOP, Rig Management meetings, etc.) To provide feedback and recommendations for improvement to district line management and Director HS&E. Responds to accidents, environmental events and regulatory issues (e.g. OSHA, EPA, etc.) and is the primary liaison with the Houston corporate HSE Department. Assists the District Management in conducting incident investigations related to at work injuries, environmental damage, and equipment damage. Provides recommendations for preventative measures to district line management and Director HS&E. Coordinates the collection and/or testing for the presence of drugs (legal or illegal) and/or alcohol per company policy. Informs management of results and maintains statistical data. Maintains safety and training data including regulatory required forms and reports (e.g. OSHA 300, Tier II, etc.). Provides appropriate information internally, to customers and regulatory agencies upon request. Coordinates with appropriate state agency and/or company approved adjuster with regard to Workers Compensation for employees injured on-the-job. Coordinates with Director HR, and company legal personnel regarding personnel issues and litigation when required. Attends pertinent seminars and stays abreast of regulatory matters, e.g. EPA, OSHA, State or Federal standards, etc. Draft Safety Alerts for submittal to the corporate HSE team in a timely manner. May occasionally be required to perform other related tasks not listed.
QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent Two or four year technical degree. Engineering or technical. 5 or more years in the drilling and/or related industry with a general knowledge of drilling equipment and operations. Must be familiar with federal and state regulations especially pertaining to safety, and environmental Must be able to travel to work sites within the district and/or other areas. Must be able to communicate with upper management as well as rig/field personnel. Must possess good writing skills and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be able to communicate well with customer contacts. Must be a self-starter and able to work independently. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is required frequently to use hands and digits to handle or feel work material. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. Lifting/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs daily.
About UsNabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.
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