HSE SPECIALIST – WELLS SUPPORTMAIN FUNCTIONS
Provide HSE leadership and support for drilling, completion, workover, well intervention, and other well-related activities.
Ensure wells operations are conducted in accordance with company HSE policies, approved procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Identify hazards and assess risks associated with well operations and recommend appropriate control measures.
Provide HSE support to drilling and well services teams, contractors, and service companies.
Monitor compliance with Permit to Work (PTW), Job Safety Analysis (JSA), SIMOPS, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and other control-of-work requirements.
Conduct field inspections, safety observations, audits, and HSE assurance activities at wellsites and support locations.
Support the implementation of emergency response, spill prevention, and environmental protection measures.
Participate in incident, near-miss, and high-potential event investigations and ensure corrective actions are tracked to closure.
TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Review HSE plans, risk assessments, method statements, bridging documents, and well activity programs.
Verify that contractors and service providers meet required HSE standards before and during well operations.
Conduct pre-job meetings, toolbox talks, safety meetings, and HSE awareness sessions.
Monitor critical well activities such as pressure testing, well control operations, lifting, well intervention, confined-space work, hot work, and simultaneous operations.
Promote effective use of PPE and compliance with safe work practices.
Monitor hazardous materials, chemicals, waste handling, and environmental controls.
Report unsafe acts, unsafe conditions, incidents, and environmental releases.
Maintain HSE inspection, audit, incident, and performance records.
Follow up on corrective and preventive actions and verify effective close-out.
Support emergency drills and verify emergency equipment and arrangements.
Provide HSE performance reports and recommendations to Wells and HSE management.
Promote continuous improvement in HSE performance across wells operations.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor''s degree or HND in
Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
.
Recognized HSE certification such as
NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent
is an advantage.
Relevant experience in
oil & gas drilling, completion, workover, well intervention, or well services
.
Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and control-of-work processes.
Experience working with drilling contractors, well services companies, and other oilfield service providers is an advantage.
Knowledge of relevant industry standards and Nigerian regulatory requirements.
Good communication, reporting, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively in field, rig, offshore, or remote wellsite environments.