FIELD.HSE SUPERVISOR

Role Overview

Field HSE Supervisor at Nabors. This is a field assignment on a 3000 HP drilling rig with a 28 days on / 28 days off rotation.

Company Overview

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in about 20 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging its core competencies in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Role Purpose

The HSE Specialist is responsible for advising, coaching, and training operations personnel to support the effective implementation of HSE management programs. The HSE Specialist will support incident investigations, develop and implement practices to improve performance, ensure compliance with all HSE programs, and improve the quality of HSE management processes. The role includes any other reasonable duties within capability as requested by the Rig Manager to support rig operations.

Key Responsibilities

Behavioral Safety & Rules to Live By

• Monitor compliance with Rules to Live By and challenge unsafe behaviors.
• Escalate repeated violations and coach for behavioral improvement.
• Provide visible HSE leadership during site activities and meetings.

Permit to Work & Job Planning

• Audit Permit to Work system and risk assessments (JSAs) for planned and ongoing jobs.
• Support pre-job safety meetings and enforce procedural compliance.

Incident Management & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of incidents.
• Lead and support incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action tracking.

Emergency Response & Preparedness

• Verify Emergency Response Plan readiness, conduct drills, and ensure all personnel are trained and informed.
• Maintain emergency equipment in ready-to-use condition.

Hazard Identification & Risk Control

• Conduct routine inspections and hazard assessments.
• Follow up on corrective actions and ensure closure of identified risks.

Personal Protective Equipment & Safety Equipment

• Verify proper selection, condition, and usage of PPE, tools, and lifting equipment.
• Tag out unfit or damaged items and monitor inventory levels.

Coaching, Training & Induction

• Deliver HSE onboarding for all personnel, visitors, and contractors.
• Coach crews to reinforce safety practices and company standards.

Site Safety Conditions

• Monitor housekeeping, site access and egress, storage, and site organization.

Environmental Management

• Support environmental compliance covering air, water, waste, and stormwater.
• Ensure spill response readiness and manage MSDS availability.
• Track environmental footprints and lead improvement initiatives.

Documentation & HSE Reporting

• Maintain up-to-date HSE records, dashboards, and reports.
• Align reporting with internal KPIs and external regulatory requirements.
• Maintain monthly safety reports that are accurate and timely.

Client Interface & Line Accountability

• Support alignment between client and company HSE systems via bridging documentation.
• Reinforce that operational teams retain ownership of safety execution.

Critical Equipment Monitoring

• Review Appendix G on a weekly basis and notify Rig Management of any overdue inspections, missing items, or required actions.
• Monitor the Rig Corrective Action Register and track outstanding actions; add any required action not closed on the spot to the Rig CAR.
• Monitor the KOC Action Tracker regularly and notify Rig Management of any open or overdue items requiring attention.

Qualifications & Experience

• Five or more years in the drilling and/or related industry with general knowledge of drilling equipment and operations.
• Prior experience as Field HSE Supervisor on a drilling rig is required.
• Candidate with Nabors experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with state regulations, especially pertaining to safety and environmental matters.
• Two or four year college and/or technical degree preferred.
• Industry and/or regulatory courses and training preferred; NEBOSH or OSHA affiliation is a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in English: speak, read, and write.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour.
• Ability to stand and walk for a minimum of 4 hours at any one time, including standing and walking on steel decking and grating or possibly on wet service ship decks in rough seas with waves pushing across the deck.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs occasionally, 20 lbs frequently, and 5 to 10 lbs daily.
• Ability to frequently ascend and descend stairs and steps.

Additional Information

• Work schedule: 28 days on and 28 days off, including holidays, weekends and days and nights.
• Ability to live with others in relatively close confines.
• Must be able to travel to work sites within the district and/or other areas.
• Candidates not meeting the stated requirements will not be considered.
• Nabors is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.