FIELD.HSE SUPERVISOR

Role Overview

Field HSE Supervisor at Nabors. This is a temporary position on a 3000 HP Drilling Rig with 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 advises, coaches, and trains operations personnel to support the effective implementation of HSE management programs. The role supports incident investigations, develops and implements practices to improve performance, ensures compliance with all HSE programs, and improves the quality of HSE management processes.

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 and 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.
• Review Appendix G on a weekly basis and notify Rig Management of any overdue inspections, missing items, or required actions.

PPE & 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 including 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.
• Generate accurate monthly safety reports on time.

Client Interface & Line Accountability

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

General Duties

• Support any other reasonable duties within capability as requested by Rig Manager to support rig operations.

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 a must.
• 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.
• Nabors experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Fluent in English: speak, read, and write.
• Computer proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Attention span to stay alert and attentive for up to 12 hour tour.
• Ability to receive verbal and written instructions.
• 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.
• Ability to work and live with others in relatively close confines.

Additional Information

• Work schedule: 28 days on and 28 days off, including holidays, weekends, and days and nights.
• Must be able to travel to work sites within the district and/or other areas.
• Temporary position assignment.
• Nabors is an Equal Opportunity Employer 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.