HSE/DOT Specialist (Odessa)
About the role
Brief Description: 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.
Company Overview: At Resource Transport LLC (RT), People Come First! As a privately held logistics company, RT is innovating the way companies view their drivers and logistics. We are committed to becoming an extension of our customers’ business as a reliable teammate providing safe, seamless, integrated operations. We are actively seeking individuals who are driven by a passion for exceptional customer service, prioritize safety, possess the drive to eliminate inefficiencies on location, and are committed to personal and professional career growth. Through a relentless commitment to teamwork between leadership and personnel, we are on a mission to become a leading service provider in the oilfield industry, surpassing our competitors. Joining RT means embarking on a rewarding career with opportunities for growth as we expand our network of locations and services.
Responsibilities
- Own the process of conducting regular wellsite visits, facility inspections, and vehicle audits to identify and correct hazards proactively.
- Execute pre-startup safety reviews for new pad startups, ensuring safe launch of operations.
- Lead Journey Management efforts by assessing routes, identifying risks, and implementing field signage to guide safe transportation practices.
- Investigate accidents and incidents thoroughly, producing detailed, actionable reports and leading corrective follow-up efforts.
- Take ownership of emergency response readiness, including planning, drill participation, and equipment verification.
- Conduct new hire Defensive Driving and PEC training and assist with New Hire Orientation and road tests as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred.
- 1 – 3 years of relevant work experience in the oil and gas industry preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
- Working knowledge of safety requirements, including OSHA and DOT regulations, preferred.
- 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.