Offshore Production Safety Specialist

Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana, United States

Safety Management Systems is one of the largest providers of Health, Safety, Environmental, Medical and Training services to the Upstream, Midstream, Refinery and Petrochemical markets. We are currently looking for a Production Safety Specialist with Gulf of America experience.

• Provide strong safety leadership to both company and contractor teams, driving exemplary HSE performance.
• Communicate and uphold company safety expectations, fostering a culture that is informed, mindful, fair, respectful, and committed to learning.
• Lead and participate in the onsite initial incident investigation process.
• Conduct field audits of Permit to Work, isolations, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and worksite activities.
• Facilitate and engage in safety meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding actions.
• Participate in platform emergency response drills to maintain proficiency in procedures.
• Identify hazards and conduct risk analysis for offshore operations.
• Collaborate with offshore teams, logistics, and Gulf of America HSE personnel to ensure proper waste classification, documentation, and disposal.
• Manage and communicate Control of Work audit findings.
• Input and maintain incident records in the company’s incident management system.

• Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE experience in the oil & gas industry (offshore construction experience is a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of HSE issues, regulations, and best practices relevant to oil & gas operations (familiarity with Gulf of America regulations preferred).
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.
• Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to change.
• Effective oral and written communication skills; able to present complex topics concisely.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Experience working on offshore oil & gas production facilities.
• Knowledge of Gulf of America regulatory frameworks (BSEE, USCG).

• Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).

• Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off.
• Crew changes occur at various Gulf Coast locations.
• Offshore housing provided during work period.
• Occasional additional work assignments may be required.

We offer comprehensive insurance benefits for full-time employees, including but not limited to Medical, Dental, Vision coverages, along with 401(k) and ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), and Vacation and Sick time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.