HSE Specialist – Oil & Gas Drilling & Completions
Location: Bridgeport, WV
Schedule: 14 Days On / 14 Days Off
Position Type: Full-Time
Help Drive Safety Excellence in Oil & Gas Operations
Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian Company, is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to support oil and gas drilling and completions operations throughout West Virginia.
This role is ideal for a safety professional who thrives in the field, enjoys partnering with operational teams, and is passionate about reducing risk, improving compliance, and strengthening safety culture. As the on-site HSE expert, you will work directly with company personnel, contractors, and customers to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient operations.
Why Join SMS?
At Safety Management Systems, we help organizations operate safely in some of the most demanding industries. Our team provides HSE consulting, field safety support, compliance solutions, and workforce training that make a measurable impact.
What We Offer
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid Vacation and Sick Time
- Career Development and Advancement Opportunities
- 14/14 Rotational Schedule Supporting Work-Life Balance
- Opportunity to work on high-profile oil and gas projects
- Collaborative and safety-focused culture
What You'll Do
As an HSE Specialist, you will serve as the primary safety resource on assigned drilling and completions projects, supporting field operations through proactive risk management, regulatory compliance, incident prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Health, Safety & Environmental Leadership
- Implement and maintain project-specific HSE programs and initiatives
- Promote a strong safety culture across all site activities
- Provide guidance on OSHA regulations, company policies, and industry best practices
- Support leadership teams in achieving safety and performance objectives
Risk Assessment & Regulatory Compliance
- Conduct hazard assessments, site inspections, and safety audits
- Identify risks and develop corrective and preventive actions
- Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations and company standards
- Ensure contractors and subcontractors meet project safety requirements
- Participate in safety planning and risk mitigation activities
Incident Investigation & Reporting
- Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Develop recommendations to prevent recurrence
- Prepare detailed reports and documentation for management and clients
- Track leading and lagging safety indicators
- Support corrective action follow-up and closure
Training & Field Support
- Conduct safety meetings, toolbox talks, and training sessions
- Communicate site-specific safety expectations to personnel
- Partner with operational and contractor leadership to resolve safety concerns
- Support the development and enhancement of safety management systems
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance
- Assist in developing policies, procedures, and safety initiatives
- Drive measurable improvements in safety culture and regulatory compliance
Required Qualifications
Please Apply If You Meet the Following Requirements:
- 3-5 years of HSE experience supporting oil and gas drilling and completions operations
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations and industry safety standards
- Experience conducting:
- Hazard assessments and risk analyses
- Safety audits and inspections
- Incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Regulatory compliance activities
- Experience implementing and enforcing safety policies and procedures
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
- Proficiency with safety documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Safety, Occupational Health, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP)
- Occupational Health and Safety Technologist (OHST)
- Experience managing safety performance across multiple contractors and subcontractors
- Previous experience supporting projects in West Virginia
What Makes a Successful Candidate?
The ideal candidate will bring a combination of technical HSE expertise, leadership, and field experience in oil and gas operations.
Successful candidates typically demonstrate:
- Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety management systems
- Excellent leadership and relationship-building skills
- Ability to influence safe behaviors and strengthen safety culture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Effective report writing and investigation skills
- Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
- Confidence working with multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- High attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
About Safety Management Systems
Safety Management Systems (SMS), an Acadian Company, is a leading provider of HSE consulting, field safety professionals, remote medical support, compliance solutions, and workforce training services. We partner with organizations in high-risk industries to reduce risk, strengthen compliance, and protect their people.
If you are an experienced HSE professional with oil and gas drilling and completions experience and are ready to make an impact in the field, we encourage you to apply today.
Compensation & BenefitsWe offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.Skills Required
- 3-5 years Drilling and Completions experience
- Strong working knowledge of OSHA regulations
- Record implementing policies/procedures reducing safety incidents
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Leadership, organizational, and presentation skills
- Ability to plan, manage work, and perform under stress
- Ability to write reports and present information to groups
- Knowledge of company protocols, operational procedures, and safety policies
- Bachelor's degree
- HSE certifications (CSP, ASP, OHST preferred)
- Local to West Virginia
What We Do
Safety Management Systems is a California-based professional services firm specializing in health and safety. The company provides safety specialists, consulting, auditing, and industrial hygiene (IH) services to its clients. Its primary mission is to ensure that workers, especially those within the energy industry, have a safe work environment and the essential knowledge required to perform their professional duties safely and efficiently.
