HSE/DOT Specialist

The HSE/DOT Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the company’s Health, Safety, Environmental (HSE) and Department of Transportation (DOT) programs for assigned region/location. This role demands proactive field leadership, disciplined execution, and full personal ownership of safety, compliance, and operational integrity at the frontline level. The HSE/DOT Specialist is expected to take the initiative, drive improvements, and collaborate across all departments to ensure that safety is not merely a requirement but embedded in the Company’s culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Field Safety Inspections & Wellsite Visits – Conduct regular wellsite and customer location visits to identify hazards, verify PPE and safe work practices, and ensure customer safety requirements are maintained, including pre-startup reviews and Journey Management.
• Accident/Incident Response & Investigations – Respond to and investigate accidents, injuries, and near misses, document findings in KPA, coordinate post-accident testing, and implement corrective actions.
• New Hire Orientation & Employee Training – Deliver new hire PEC and Smith System training, conduct driver evaluations and road tests, and prepare new employees for safe work.
• Reporting, Documentation & Operational Support – Maintain accurate training, inspection, and safety records, issue PPE, coordinate field coverage, and support daily operations and customer safety meetings.
• DOT Compliance, Samsara & Driver Safety – Conduct commercial motor vehicle inspections, monitor driver compliance, and support HOS and Samsara safety reviews to correct unsafe driving.
• Facility Audits & Equipment Inspections – Audit facilities, yards, equipment, and emergency resources, and maintain emergency response readiness.
• Provide assistance and complete other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of HSE or DOT work experience.
• Experience in both HSE and DOT in the oil and gas industry preferred.
• Working knowledge of safety requirements, including OSHA and DOT regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
• Certificate-based safety qualification, either completed or in process; the COSHO certification process is preferred.
• Experience delivering OSHA or DOT-related education and training.
• PEC instructor certification and Smith System Defensive Driving instructor experience, a plus.
• Working knowledge of safety and compliance systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
• Willingness to travel to various work sites and locations as needed.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license that meets the Company’s insurance requirements.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Physical Requirements:

• Safely drive and operate a company vehicle, including precise operation of vehicle controls such as the steering wheel, pedals, and gear shifter.
• Stay physically engaged, focused, alert, and responsive during extended shifts of 10+ hours.
• Maintain strong situational and visual awareness in busy, noisy environments, such as truck yards and loading docks.
• Respond to verbal instructions and audible alarms.
• Maintain hand-eye coordination for the safe handling and operation of equipment and tools.
• Stand or walk for much of the workday, including periods exceeding 8 hours.
• Walk and stand on uneven terrain in various weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, dust, rain, and high-noise environments.
• Climb ladders, stairs, and equipment.
• Reach above shoulder level and work in confined spaces while wearing full PPE.
• Bend, stoop, squat, kneel, and crouch while performing job tasks.
• Push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including but not limited to steel-toed boots, coveralls, hard hats or bump caps, safety glasses, and appropriate gloves, as needed.

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Location(s): Midland Yard – 10800 W County Rd 72, Midland TX 79707 and Odessa Yard – 17500 I-20 Odessa, TX 79763

Schedule: 14 days on, 7 days off | 12-hour shifts | Alternating days and nights