Patterson-UTI Drilling

The New Standard for Drilling Performance

Drill safer, smarter and faster with Patterson-UTI Drilling’s comprehensive fleet of pad-capable rigs featuring advanced walking systems to enhance your operations so you can reach your apex.

Brief Description:

The HSE Manager oversees and supports multiple rigs in a region. Primary responsibilities include effectively managing HSE Advisors during rig inspections and incident reviews, coordinating support for area management groups within the region and providing rig support. Additionally, the HSE Manager works with field personnel to conduct incident investigations and assist with training programs. The HSE Manager is also responsible for coaching, teaching, and training employees in an assigned responsibility area.

Detailed Description:

• Initiate and foster productive customer relationships to ensure customer needs are met consistently and in a timely manner based on standards established within the Health, Safety and Environment department

• Oversee onsite rig inspections including conducting follow-up reviews to ensure the safety of personnel and proper maintenance of equipment and machinery

• Oversee and coordinate the day-to-day activities and duties performed by HSE Advisors

• Work with all area management to support all regional and company goals

• Assist with New to Industry and Employee Safety Orientation training

• Conduct incident investigations and provide support to coordinate appropriate corrective actions based upon findings

• Effectively lead, manage, and develop HSE Advisors to drive individual performance goals and ensure overall performance aligns with Company standards

• Communicate and follow-up on day-day issues to ensure that Area Management, Rig Managers and crews understand and comply with all policies and procedures

• Provide additional rig support and leadership as necessary to ensure personnel safety, efficiency in all operations, and customer satisfaction

• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

• Communicate effectively with coworkers, internal and external customers, and third parties verbally and in writing

• Provide leadership and management to foster a safe and effective working atmosphere

• Maintain relationships with internal and external customers and other key stakeholders

• Use a computer to write and read emails, and generate reports incorporating graphs

• Work independently and prioritize tasks based on operational needs

• Make sound and quick decisions to support all operations while maintaining a continuously safe working environment
  

Job Requirements:

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing, using communication tools such as email

• Ability to perform basic math functions using a calculator

• Ability to proficiently use MS Office Suite to develop reports, presentations, and email correspondences, (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook etc.)

• Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment where employees of all backgrounds feel included and their contributions are valued

• Make employment decisions in a manner consistent with all Company policies, including the Company’s Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policy

• Promptly address and resolve concerns and disputes among team members, with the goal of building a stronger, more cohesive work group
  

Demonstrated ability in the following leadership competencies:

• Builds and Maintains Effective Relationships

• Develops Self and Others

• Builds Effective Teams

• Courageous Leadership

• Managing Vision and Purpose

• Business Acumen

• Drive for Results

• Customer focus

• Decision Quality
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalency certificate

• Minimum of 2 years work experience within HSE or related equivalent function

• Eligible to drive Company vehicle including ability to meet requirements of Company’s Vehicle Use Agreement and Driving Policy
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree
  

Additional Details:

This position requires the person to work in both office locations and outdoors in all types of weather conditions, including precipitation, cold / heat, high wind, and turbulent conditions. The HSE Manager will be regularly exposed to the typical conditions of the local area where the drilling operations and rigs are located. The HSE Manager must work with an emphasis on individual safety and safety for others, including coworkers and third parties. This person must be able to work closely with others under time-sensitive deadlines and in potential emergency response situations. The person must be willing to work extended schedules, including extra days, occasional nights, weekends and holidays.