HSEQ Specialist

INDUSTRY: Oil & Gas – Midstream Water Services

LOCATION: Hobbs, NM

CONTEXT: Our client, a growing oilfield services company, is seeking an experienced HSEQ Specialist to support field operations in the Hobbs, New Mexico area. This position plays a critical role in promoting a strong safety culture, ensuring regulatory compliance, managing incidents and investigations, and serving as a trusted resource for both field personnel and management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong oilfield safety background, excellent communication skills, and be fully bilingual in English and Spanish to effectively support a diverse workforce.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and maintain a proactive Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) culture throughout field operations.
• Conduct field audits, inspections, observations, and safety meetings to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Lead incident investigations, root cause analyses, corrective action development, and follow-up activities.
• Manage recordable incidents, near misses, injury reporting, and workers' compensation case management.
• Maintain accurate HSEQ records, documentation, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Deliver safety orientations, training sessions, and toolbox talks in both English and Spanish.
• Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and field personnel regarding safe work practices.
• Monitor compliance with OSHA, DOT, environmental regulations, and customer-specific requirements.
• Track safety metrics, identify trends, and recommend continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a liaison between operations, employees, management, and external agencies regarding safety-related matters.
• Assist with emergency response planning and incident preparedness efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum 5 years of HSE/HSEQ experience within the oilfield services industry.
• Fluent bilingual communication skills (English and Spanish) are required.
• Strong experience managing:
  • Recordable incidents
  • Incident investigations
  • Root cause analysis
  • Corrective actions
  • Workers' compensation and case management
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations and oilfield safety standards.
• Experience conducting field audits, inspections, and safety training.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic safety management systems.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30-Hour Certification
• First Aid/CPR Certification
• Experience supporting drilling, completion, production, or oilfield service operations
• B.S. degree in Safety, Environmental Science, Occupational Health, or related field (preferred but not required)