Safety Management Systems is one of the largest providers of Health, Safety, Environmental, Medical and Training services to the Upstream, Midstream, Refinery and Petrochemical markets. We are currently looking for a Production Safety Specialist with Gulf of America experience.
Key Responsibilities:
· Provide strong safety leadership to both company and contractor teams, driving exemplary HSE performance.
· Communicate and uphold company safety expectations, fostering a culture that is informed, mindful, fair, respectful, and committed to learning.
· Lead and participate in the onsite initial incident investigation process.
· Conduct field audits of Permit to Work, isolations, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and worksite activities.
· Facilitate and engage in safety meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding actions.
· Participate in platform emergency response drills to maintain proficiency in procedures.
· Identify hazards and conduct risk analysis for offshore operations.
· Collaborate with offshore teams, logistics, and Gulf of America HSE personnel to ensure proper waste classification, documentation, and disposal.
· Manage and communicate Control of Work audit findings.
· Input and maintain incident records in the company’s incident management system.
Required Qualifications:
· Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE experience in the oil & gas industry (offshore construction experience is a plus).
· In-depth knowledge of HSE issues, regulations, and best practices relevant to oil & gas operations (familiarity with Gulf of America regulations preferred).
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
· Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to change.
· Effective oral and written communication skills; able to present complex topics concisely.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
· Exceptional attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience working on offshore oil & gas production facilities.
· Knowledge of Gulf of America regulatory frameworks (BSEE, USCG).
Education:
· Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).
Work Schedule:
· Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off.
· Crew changes occur at various Gulf Coast locations.
· Offshore housing provided during work period.
· Occasional additional work assignments may be required
Acadian's Safety Management Systems (SMS) deploys registered paramedics specially trained as remote paramedics, HSE consultants, and on-site safety technicians, as well as offers an extensive array of regulatory and compliance training services.
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE experience in the oil & gas industry
- In-depth knowledge of HSE issues, regulations, and best practices relevant to oil & gas operations
- Familiarity with Gulf of America regulations (preferred)
- Experience with offshore construction or offshore production facilities (offshore experience is a plus)
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels
- Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to change
- Effective oral and written communication skills; able to present complex topics concisely
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong organizational skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Bachelor's degree in health & safety, Science, Engineering, or related discipline
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.
