Position Summary
The Rig HSE Representative is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and enforcing health, safety, and environmental (HSE) programs at the rig site in Prudhoe Bay. Serving as the on‑site HSE authority, the role ensures compliance with operator standards, Alaska North Slope (ANS) environmental requirements, and federal and state regulations, while fostering a strong safety culture in a remote Arctic environment.
Key Responsibilities
Health & Safety Oversight
- Act as the on‑site HSE representative for drilling, workover, or completion operations
- Promote a zero‑incident safety culture and support stop‑work authority for unsafe conditions
- Ensure compliance with:
- Operator HSE policies and procedures
- OSHA, BSEE, and Alaska regulatory requirements
- Conduct daily safety observations and field safety interactions
- Participate in and facilitate toolbox talks, JSAs, and pre‑job safety meetings
Environmental Compliance
- Monitor compliance with Alaska North Slope environmental protection requirements
- Ensure proper waste management, spill prevention, and secondary containment
- Support tundra travel, ice road, and surface protection compliance (as applicable)
- Assist with spill response readiness and environmental reporting requirements
Audits, Inspections & Monitoring
- Perform routine and ad‑hoc safety inspections of:
- Rig equipment
- Work practices
- PPE compliance
- Track corrective actions and verify close‑out
- Participate in internal audits, inspections, and regulatory visits
- Support safety drills including emergency response and evacuation exercises
Incident Reporting & Investigation
- Assist with reporting and investigation of:
- Incidents
- Near‑misses
- Environmental releases
- Collect data, statements, and field observations
- Support root cause analysis and corrective action development
- Track safety metrics and trends for management reporting
Training & Safety Communication
- Support delivery of HSE orientations and site‑specific safety briefings
- Reinforce Arctic‑specific safety practices including cold weather exposure, fatigue management, and wildlife awareness
- Communicate safety alerts, lessons learned, and procedural updates
- Mentor crews on best safety practices and regulatory expectations
Arctic & Prudhoe Bay‑Specific Responsibilities
- Work safely in extreme cold, limited daylight, and remote operating conditions
- Ensure cold‑weather PPE and winter safety measures are properly used
- Monitor fatigue risks associated with long shifts and Arctic conditions
- Support emergency preparedness in isolated locations
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Environmental Science, or related field preferred
Experience
- 3–7 years of HSE experience in oil and gas operations
- Prior rig or field HSE experience required
- Alaska North Slope or Arctic operating experience strongly preferred
Certifications (Required or Preferred)
- OSHA 30 (or equivalent)
- H2S Alive or H2S Awareness
- First Aid / CPR
- Incident Investigation training (preferred)
- Arctic or Cold Weather Operations training (preferred)
