EHS Specialist

About the role

The Field EHS Specialist reports to the Field EHS Supervisor and plays a key role in supporting field operations by fostering a proactive safety culture, supporting compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, and implementing Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day EHS support to field operations, including drilling, completions, and production activities.
• Promote and reinforce a strong safety culture through visible field presence, coaching, leadership, and employee engagement.
• Conduct routine field inspections, audits, safety observations, and hazard assessments to identify risks and verify compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform risk assessments, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and pre-job hazard reviews to support safe work execution.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations, including root cause analysis, corrective action development, and follow-up to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor and assess compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including OSHA standards and company EHS policies and procedures.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of EHS policies, procedures, programs, and management systems.
• Deliver recurring safety meetings, new hire orientations, toolbox talks, and training sessions for employees and contractors.
• Monitor contractor safety performance and verify alignment with company expectations, standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with environmental compliance efforts, including emissions monitoring, reporting, spill prevention, waste management, and regulatory requirements such as OOOO compliance.
• Perform or coordinate inspections and testing of safety-critical equipment, including fire extinguishers, emergency response equipment, and other required safety systems.
• Assist with emergency response planning, preparedness activities, drills, and incident response efforts.
• Maintain accurate EHS documentation, reports, records, permits, inspections, and compliance-related data.
• Track, analyze, and communicate EHS performance metrics, trends, and leading indicators to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Verify corrective actions identified through inspections, audits, and incident investigations are effectively implemented and sustained.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of EHS experience in oil & gas or similar industrial environment.
• Working knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulatory requirements and industry standards applicable to oil and gas operations.
• Demonstrated ability to identify workplace hazards, evaluate risk, and recommend effective corrective and preventive measures.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, audits, safety observations, and compliance verification activities.
• Ability to analyze EHS performance data, identify trends, and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience with incident investigation and root cause analysis processes.
• Familiarity with monitoring emissions and OGI (Optical Gas Imaging) is a plus.
• OGI Level 1 Thermographer certification (preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills with the ability to build credibility and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and contractors.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Safely operate a vehicle in all weather conditions in rural and open-range environments during all seasons of the year.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required. Valid driver’s license required.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including generous PTO, 401k match and discretionary profit sharing, tuition assistance, professional development, and eligibility for short term incentive program. Additionally, eligible employees may enroll in health, dental, vision and life insurance on their first day of employment and elect from several voluntary group benefits.

Work Environment

Physical demands include standing, walking, sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Work environment may include extreme cold, extreme heat, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, temperature change, atmospheric conditions, and vibration.