Health/Safety/Environmental (HSE) Manager
Position Summary
The HSE Manager is responsible for promoting and maintaining a strong safety culture across all Noble operations, including Casing, Drilling, Trucking, and Well Services divisions. This position works closely with Operations Managers, District Managers, field supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with all company, customer, local, state, and federal HSE requirements.
The HSE Manager will lead day-to-day health, safety, and environmental initiatives by providing training, field support, risk assessments, incident investigations, and compliance oversight. This role is focused on reducing workplace risks, improving employee engagement in safety processes, and driving continuous improvement in HSE performance across all locations.
The HSE Manager will support operational leadership by developing practical solutions, monitoring key safety metrics, and ensuring employees have the tools, training, and guidance necessary to work safely and efficiently.
Requirements:
Primary Responsibilities
- Promote and maintain a strong safety-first culture throughout all Noble operations.
- Conduct regular field visits, facility inspections, audits, and jobsite assessments to identify hazards and ensure compliance with company and customer requirements.
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of HSE policies, procedures, programs, and training materials.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental, customer, and company HSE requirements.
- Lead HSE Coordinators in conducting and documenting incident investigations, near-miss investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective actions.
- Support operations management in resolving and closing corrective and preventive actions in a timely manner.
- Lead or assist with weekly safety meetings, safety stand-downs, toolbox talks, and employee coaching activities.
- Monitor and track HSE performance metrics, including OSHA recordables, vehicle incidents, audits, observations, and training completion.
- Coordinate and support employee onboarding and ongoing safety training programs.
- Maintain HSE records, reports, and documentation to ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance.
- Work directly with customers and third-party compliance platforms to maintain contractor compliance and acceptable safety scores.
- Assist with environmental compliance efforts and ensure appropriate controls are in place to minimize environmental impact.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety performance, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
- Provide guidance and support to field supervisors and employees regarding safe work practices and hazard mitigation.
- Participate in emergency response planning and support incident response activities as needed.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist with training coordination and delivery when required.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to employees regarding safe work behaviors and company expectations.
- Assist with special projects and HSE initiatives as assigned by management.
- Support audits conducted by customers, insurance representatives, and regulatory agencies.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
- Understanding of DOT regulations and requirements.
Experience Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of HSE experience within the oil and gas industry preferred.
- Previous experience supporting drilling, trucking, casing, or related field operations strongly preferred.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, HSE audits, and safety inspections required.
- Experience developing and delivering HSE training programs preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, DOT requirements, and industry HSE standards.
- Experience with contractor compliance management systems preferred.
- Ability to travel periodically to support field operations and conduct audits.
Travel Requirements
- Approximately 25% travel required to support HSE activities at various Noble locations and field operations.
Core Competencies
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Hazard recognition and risk assessment
- Incident investigation and root cause analysis
- Problem solving and decision making
- Regulatory compliance knowledge
- Safety training and employee engagement
- Data analysis and reporting
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong organizational and time management skills
Qualifications
- Experience with:
- HSE audits and inspections
- Incident and accident investigations
- Corrective action management
- Behavior-based safety programs
- Regulatory compliance
- Safety training and development
- Recordkeeping and reporting
- Hazard identification and mitigation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience with ERP systems and Salesforce preferred
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of education and practical field experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5–7 years of related HSE experience preferred.
Certifications (Preferred)
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
- OSHA 30
- CPR and First Aid Certification
- Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred
Language & Communication Skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, customers, and management.
- Ability to conduct presentations, safety meetings, and training sessions.
- Bilingual communication skills are a plus.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Field visits may require exposure to outdoor weather conditions and active industrial environments.
Work Environment
This position requires both office and field work. Employees may occasionally be exposed to moving mechanical equipment, noise, varying weather conditions, and active oilfield operations. Appropriate PPE and safe work practices are required at all times.