VP​/Director of Health Safety, Environmental & Regulatory; HSE&R

TITLE: Vice President / Director of Health Safety, Environmental & Regulatory (HSE&R)

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Title and compensation will be assigned commensurate with the candidate’s experience.

W&T Offshore, Inc. (NYSE: WTI) is a thriving, independent oil and natural gas producer operating in the Gulf of America, the second-largest producing basin in the U.S. for nearly four decades.

We have built a team of talented and collaborative individuals who are committed to cultivating a culture of integrity, honesty, trust, respect, and communication. Our mission is to attract and retain like-minded team members who will grow and prosper within our W&T community.

Houston Office - 5718 WESTHEIMER RD 7 7057

Full-Time

Mon
-Thurs - 9 hours /Friday - 4 hours (in-office)

Salary, Non-Exempt

Reporting to the COO, The Vice President / Director of Health, Safety, Environment & Regulatory (HSE&R) assumes responsibility for guiding the formulation, execution, administration, and continuous enhancement of the Company's safety and environmental strategies and objectives. This role calls for the delivery of expert guidance in health, safety, environmental and regulatory matters to lead and bolster all levels of the organization’s operations.

The VP, HSE&R is hands-on and requires current EHS leadership experience (policies and procedures, processes, system implementations, ESG reporting, compliance, regulatory) specific to the regulatory requirements of the offshore oil and gas industry and a publicly traded company. The role is office-based Mon-Thurs (remote Friday) with up to 15% travel to within the company’s operating area (TX, LA, AL).

• Manage HSE&R Department, with staff located in Houston (TX), New Iberia (LA), Mobile (AL) and Gulf of America (Offshore).
• Provide HSE&R leadership to all departments including drilling, completions, operations, production, P&A and construction activities, through leading by example and working constructively with the other department managers and staff.
• Manage W&T’s regulatory responsibilities for all operations, including preparation and submittal of EPs, DOCDs, permit applications and other filings with BSEE, BOEM and applicable State regulators.
• Responsible for ESG data collection and reporting.
• Revise and develop key corporate H&S and environmental policies, programs and procedures and roll them out to all business units and departments through face-to-face and online training.
• Work with in-house and external attorneys on regulatory enforcement and other legal matters.
• Represent W&T in Industry groups such as the Offshore Operators Committee and API, and with consortiums such as Clean Gulf Associates and Helix Well Control Group.
• Manage the company’s HSE compliance programs, including performance tracking and reporting both internally and to regulatory agencies.
• Track all HSE metrics on a routine basis; develop presentation material for executive management’s use.
• Direct company HSE/SEMS audits, both internally and externally using contractors and internal compliance technicians.
• Direct effective incident investigations and review and approve final investigation reports and disseminate the lessons learned.
• Lead efforts for emergency response training and drills.
• Continue to implement the computer-based Environmental Management Systems for SEMS and compliance.
• Manage W&T’s drug testing program.
• Manage the company’s contractor management program, with ISNetworld and internal processes.
• Manage and direct W&T’s SEMS program for continuous improvement.
• Manage waste disposal activities to ensure compliance with RCRA, Alabama, Louisiana and Texas waste regulations.
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