Contract: HSE Specialist III / Hobbs

 A major oil and gas operator is looking for a HSE Specialist  III to support operations in Hobbs, New Mexico on a M-F schedule working 8 hr days, 40 hrs a week. 9/80 Schedule. This is a one year contract opportunity with the potential for extension or permanent hire. 

Job Description:
This position reports to the Area HSE Mgr and serves as the primary HSE resource to Hobbs field operations team including production operations, production services and some construction activities.
- Accountable for supporting efforts to prevent incidents with heavy focus on eliminating significant incidents and fatalities through providing guidance on implementation and execution of processes and procedures that comply with state and federal HSE regulatory requirements.
- Responsible for identifying HSE gaps, developing solutions and implementing improvement plans to close.
- Expected to spend significant time in the field coaching and engaging field personnel to promote and influence safe operations.
- Operations include traditional base production field with various types of separation equipment and artificial lift types. In addition, the field has some unconventional operations that include a compressor station, Central tank battery and Gas lift wells.
- Candidate must be able to form strong and collaborative relationships with customers, stakeholders and peers. 
- Candidate should have strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Most locations are over an hour from the Hobbs field office. Operations may include equipment in Hydrogen sulfide service and therefore candidates should be competent in Hydrogen Sulfide risks and safeguards. Experience in Oil and Gas Operations Prior experience in Health, Safety and Environment Experience interpreting Federal and State regulations Geographical nature of the operational area involves travel by driving.