HSE Superintendent

Western operates contract drilling services across Canada and maintains a United States presence through Stoneham Drilling. Within Canada, Western also provides well servicing and high-quality rental services to support a broad range of customer needs. Across all operations, the company remains committed to safe, efficient, and reliable energy service solutions. Position Summary The HSE Superintendent will champion the proactive delivery and continuous improvement of HSE programs across all subsidiaries under the parent company. This position requires a hands-on, field-oriented individual who thrives in dynamic environments and excels at building trust-based relationships with field personnel, client representatives, and leadership teams. The HSE Superintendent serves as both a technical expert and coach, driving a culture of safety excellence through field engagement, risk mitigation, workforce mentoring, inspections, and incident prevention strategies. This position requires professionalism, diplomacy, critical thinking, and a strong ability to influence change on the front lines. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive field-level risk assessments and trend analysis. Perform daily and periodic safety inspections and audits across all operational sites. Develop and maintain leading and lagging indicator metrics to monitor HSE performance. Support HSE Management System implementation and verify field compliance through assurance reviews. Engage in pre-job planning, hazard identification, and the implementation of critical controls. Conduct regular site visits to mentor, coach, and support front-line workers and supervisors. Participate in pre-tour meetings and facilitate job-specific training to improve hazard awareness and mitigation. Provide immediate coaching during unsafe acts/conditions to correct behavior and reinforce expectations. Communicate HSE program strengths and improvements to clients and stakeholders. Support site tours, orientations, and collaborative walk-throughs with client HSE teams. Facilitate alignment between company and client HSE expectations and reporting requirements. Lead and support field-level incident investigations, including root cause analysis and corrective actions. Develop and distribute clear and actionable Learning from Incidents bulletins and alerts. Track, verify, and close all corrective and preventive actions resulting from incidents or audits. Promote near miss reporting and safety observations as tools for proactive learning. Lead or support safety meetings, stand-downs, and targeted awareness campaigns. Ensure field operations are compliant with applicable OH&S, WHMIS, and environmental legislation. Other duties as assigned. Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 1+ years of experience in oilfield HSE; knowledge of Drilling, Well Servicing, and/or Rentals operations preferred. Post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. CRSP, CHSC, or equivalent professional designation (or working toward certification) considered an asset. Strong working knowledge of applicable OH&S regulations, WHMIS, and environmental standards. Experience with risk assessments, incident investigation, audits, and safety management systems. Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with digital HSE systems preferred. Valid Class 5 driver’s license; comfortable with travel to remote field locations. Strong field presence and a proactive, hands-on approach. Confident and composed in high-pressure situations. Commitment to continuous learning and improvement. Effective mentor and safety leader with influencing skills. Team-oriented with strong problem-solving ability. Comfortable working independently in diverse field environments. Special Conditions of Employment Frequent travel to different field locations is required Overtime will be required, based on activities Ability to travel regularly to multiple locations within Western Canada Current regulatory safety certificates including, but not limited to, H2S Alive Must have valid driver’s license and able to provide current driver’s abstract upon request.

The HSE Superintendent will champion the proactive delivery and continuous improvement of HSE programs through field engagement, risk mitigation, and workforce mentoring. They are responsible for conducting site inspections, leading incident investigations, and ensuring compliance with OH&S and environmental legislation.

Candidates must have at least 1 year of oilfield HSE experience and post-secondary education in Occupational Health & Safety or a related field. A valid Class 5 driver's license and the ability to travel frequently to remote field locations are required.

• Problem solvingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Risk assessment
• Incident investigation
• Safety auditing
• Mentoring
• Hazard identification
• Regulatory compliance
• OH&S
• WHMIS
• Root cause analysis
• Safety leadership
• Communication
• Problem solving
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Digital HSE systems
• Coaching
• Influencing Skills
• Continuous Development
• Professionalism
• Diplomacy
• Risk Mitigation
• Valid Driver's License
• Auditing
• Corrective And Preventive Action (CAPA)
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Critical Thinking
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Environmental Laws
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Mentorship
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Relationship Building
• Risk Analysis
• Safety Management Systems
• Trend Analysis
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Team Oriented
• Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Training
• Investigation
• Root Cause Analysis
• Mitigation
• Job Planning

• Security & Safety
• Energy
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Engineering
• Superintendent
• Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Coordinator
• Environmental and Occupational Health and Hygiene Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Technicians

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

2+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week