Full Job Description
We are looking for an experienced and motivated individual to fill the position of HSR Consultant Sr within our Health, Safety & Risk (HSR) group based in Houston, TX.
Essential Job Responsibilities
Serve as a senior subject matter expert (SME) for health, safety, risk, environmental and sustainability programs for exploration projects, providing technical consultation and guidance to project and functional teams.
Support and advice on integration, embedding and maintaining HSE management systems, policies, standards, procedures, and guidelines (PSPGs) in alignment with Oxy's Operating Management System (OMS) and applicable regulatory requirements.
Coordinate consistent HSE risk management throughout project design and execution harmonizing Health, Safety, Risk Engineering, Environmental, and Sustainability functions and operational requirements.
Lead and promote hazard identification and risk assessments using recognized HSE functional methods and studies; provide practical recommendations to strengthen safeguards, barriers, and risk reduction measures.
Conduct incident investigations and root cause analyses (RCA); develop and communicate corrective and preventive actions to reduce recurrence and improve safety performance
Analyze HSE incident and near-miss data for trend identification; develop and recommend improvement recommendations for campaigns, and corrective action programs.
Implement or support contractor safety management programs for projects, including assessments of contractor HSE programs, performance monitoring, and implementing performance scorecards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Legal to integrate HSE practices into daily operations and capital projects
Develop and deliver HSE training programs for employees, contractors, and operational personnel; conduct on-site refresher training as required
Support the development and communication of HSE performance metrics, KPI reporting, and periodic dashboards for operational and executive leadership
Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local HSE regulations (OSHA, EPA, etc.) or host country laws and regulations and ensure business unit or project compliance with all applicable requirements.
Participate in Management of Change (MOC) reviews to ensure HSE risks are identified and appropriately managed.
Support emergency response planning, drills, and exercises; serve as an HSE resource during abnormal operations, startups, and shutdowns.
Skills
Strong knowledge of HSE management systems and risk-based frameworks (e.g., OSHA PSM, API standards)
Proven strong project management and execution onshore as well as offshore.
Strong understanding of working HSE topics on international foreign locations including environmental permitting, management of project safety plans, environmental plans and HSE project risk register management.
Understanding of risk assessment methodologies including PHA facilitation (PHAPro preferred), Bow-Tie (BowtieXP preferred), and quantitative risk assessment (QRA)
Demonstrated ability to lead inspections and incident investigations.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to present complex technical topics to diverse audiences including senior management.
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint).
Familiarity with HSE management software (e.g., Intelex, Cority, or similar platforms) preferred.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary, multicultural team environment with minimal supervision.
Eagerness to learn and adaptability
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, or a related technical discipline is required
Master's degree or advanced certification in a related discipline is preferred
A minimum of 15 years of relevant Health, Safety & Risk experience in the oil and gas industry
Professional certification(s) strongly preferred (e.g., CSP, ASP, CIH, PE, or PMP)
Demonstrated knowledge of applicable HSE regulations, including OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) elements, federal and state safety regulations, or host country laws and regulations, and industry codes and standards.
Proven experience leading HSE audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations across multiple operational sites
Strong background in contractor safety management and vendor performance monitoring
Ability to travel to field locations as required (estimated up to 30%)
Additional Desired Qualifications
Experience working across multiple Oxy business units or in a multi-basin oil and gas environment
Familiarity with Oxy's Operating Management System (OMS) or similar enterprise management frameworks
Experience with data visualization and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, Spotfire)
Bilingual (Spanish) communication skills preferred but not required
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring of junior HSR personnel