HSE Field Coordinator
Position Summary
Ring Energy, Inc. is seeking an HSE Field Coordinator to support upstream oil and gas exploration and production operations in the Andrews and Plains, Texas field areas. This position will serve as a visible field-level HSE resource and support for production, construction, maintenance, workover, drilling, completions, contractor activities, and other operational support functions.
The HSE Field Coordinator will work closely with field leadership, employees, contractors, and the HSE Manager to support Ring Energy's Target Zero 365 Safety Program, promote safe work practices, support regulatory compliance, assist with environmental stewardship, and strengthen the company's field safety culture. The ideal candidate will have practical oilfield experience, strong hazard recognition skills, a common-sense approach to safety, and the ability to coach employees and contractors professionally in real time.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct routine field visits to leases, tank batteries, SWD facilities, compressor sites, construction locations, workover sites, drilling locations, completions locations, and contractor work areas.
- Observe field activities and provide coaching on safe work practices, hazard recognition, and risk mitigation.
- Support field personnel with Job Safety Analyses, pre-job safety meetings, tailgate meetings, and task-specific hazard assessments.
- Monitor compliance with the Ring Energy Target Zero 365 Safety Program and site-specific HSE requirements.
- Support contractor safety oversight during construction, roustabout work, electrical work, trucking, vacuum truck operations, well workovers, drilling, completions, and facility maintenance.
- Assist with contractor orientations, field coaching, safety performance feedback, audits, and corrective action follow-up.
- Respond to incidents, near misses, spills, vehicle incidents, injuries, property damage events, and high-potential events as needed (possibly after hours).
- Assist with incident investigations, evidence collection, interviews, root cause analysis, corrective action development, and lessons learned communication.
- Support environmental compliance activities related to spills, releases, waste management, secondary containment, stormwater concerns, housekeeping, and field corrective actions.
- Conduct routine HSE inspections of field locations, equipment, vehicles, facilities, and active job sites.
- Lead or support HSE training, toolbox talks, stand-downs, field safety meetings, and topic-specific safety discussions.
- Support emergency preparedness, emergency response planning, drills, tabletop exercises, and field emergency response activities.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, observations, audits, training, meetings, incidents, corrective actions, and environmental events.
- Help train and lead fellow HSE Field Coordinators.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 7 years of oil and gas field experience in a safety role, preferably in upstream exploration and production.
- Working knowledge of oilfield operations, including production, construction, maintenance, workovers, drilling, completions, and contractor activities.
- Strong understanding of field safety practices and common upstream oil and gas hazards.
- Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in field environments.
- Strong communication, coaching, documentation, and follow-through skills.
- Natural leadership qualities and a practical, common-sense approach to the job.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
- Ability to travel regularly throughout assigned field areas.
- Ability to respond to incidents or urgent field needs outside normal business hours when necessary.
Preferred Qualification
- Prior HSE experience in upstream oil and gas operations.
- Experience working in the Permian Basin.
- OSHA 30-Hour General Industry or Construction certification.
- H2S training or instructor certification.
- First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
- Veriforce or other contractor management system experience.
- Incident investigation and formal root cause analysis training.
- Knowledge of Texas Railroad Commission environmental and field compliance expectations.
- Experience with HSE management systems, contractor compliance platforms, and incident reporting software.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills preferred but not required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Build credibility with field employees and contractors.
- Recognize hazards associated with upstream oil and gas operations.
- Communicate expectations clearly and professionally.
- Stop unsafe work when needed and explain the reason professionally.
- Balance regulatory compliance with practical field execution.
- Investigate incidents objectively and identify meaningful corrective actions.
- Work in remote field locations with limited supervision.
- Prioritize issues based on actual risk.
- Creative problem solving with little supervision.
- Use Microsoft Office, email, mobile devices, and HSE reporting platforms effectively.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be able to work outdoors in West Texas field conditions, including heat, cold, wind, dust, mud, rain, and uneven terrain.
- Must be able to drive regularly between field locations.
- Must be able to walk, climb stairs, climb ladders, bend, squat, and access production and construction locations.
- Must be able to wear required PPE, including hard hat, safety glasses, FR clothing, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, H2S monitor, and any other PPE when required.
- May be exposed to crude oil, produced water, natural gas, H2S, chemicals, heavy equipment, traffic, noise, pressure equipment, electrical hazards, and other oilfield hazards.
Compensation and Benefits
Ring Energy, Inc. offers competitive compensation based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated field competency, along with a benefits package consistent with company policy.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Ring Energy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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