Senior Director, Quality, Health, Safety & Environmental

NEWPARK DRILLING FLUIDS - SR DIRECTOR, QHSE

IDEAL CANDIDATE MUST HAVE US & INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

POSITION IS ONSITE WITH SOME FLEXBILITY / CANDIDATE WILL TRAVEL

DRILLING FLUIDS DIVISON

The Sr Director, Quality, Health, Safety, and Environmental, (“QHSE”), is responsible for planning, prioritizing, implementing, and maintaining Health, Safety & Environmental goals and initiatives across the company for our FLUIDS DIVISION. The position will develop and integrate consistent policies, procedures, and practices. The Sr Director QHSE is also responsible for managing the Company’s sustainability program and overseeing facilities management.

Essential Functions:

QHSE Program Oversight:

• Manage strategic alignment, collaboration, and coordination of HSE processes and programs across the business and develop annual QHSE KPIs to support the strategy.
• Oversight of all facilities project management including high levels of functional integration, action plans and execution over global facilities.
• Drive and promote a culture that delivers safe workers and a safe workplace.
• Informs the CEO and executive team about trends and issues to support policy creation and implement best practices.
• Work closely with communications and marketing teams to effectively communicate sustainability progress internally and externally.
• Actively and regularly engage with customer QHSE departments and other industry bodies to drive collaboration and alignment.
• Manage and support QHSE regulatory requirements and reporting as mandated by company and governmental agencies, including OSHA, EPA, DOT and state regulations for both field and manufacturing operations.
• Review incident investigations to determine root cause(s). Verify and/or implement corrective and preventative actions after review with operations management.
• Manage & maintain IDEAGEN STAR QHSE system.
• Manage the QHSE and Facilities organization team members and stability through training, development, and program opportunities.
• Lead the QHSE Leadership Committee and support any additional safety committees across the business.
• Development of and strengthening of relationships with applicable local, state, and Federal regulatory agencies governing safety, health, and training.
• Responsible for managing HSE budget.
• Ensures that 3rd party databases such as ISN, PEC, Avetta etc. are maintained and up to date.

Field Oversight:

• Work with Operational Area Management and field based QHSE resources to integrate QHSE into daily work procedures.
• Direct the implementation of QHSE improvement/incident prevention methods based on data trending analysis to produce a safe working environment.
• Direct and confirm safety orientations and training are conducted in a timely, professional manner. Review and audit training presentations.
• Responsible for working with customers QHSE Management on incidents or other matters of QHSE concern.
• Responsible for tracking, monitoring, documenting, and reporting incidents to management on a regular basis.
• Provide positive, proactive leadership by example.
• Lead the Crisis Management Plan.
• Develop, implement, and approve safety-meeting topics.
• Support company D&A Programs in compliance with regulatory agency requirements and company policy.
• Review safely audits and provide reports to management and customers as required.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management, Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Sciences, Engineering or related fields and 20 years of HSE experience, including 10 years of managerial experience.
• Experience in a global oilfield services company or drilling contractor, working with both US and international teams, is a plus.
• Proven experience recording and reporting occupational injuries and illnesses as per OSHA and European Union standards.
• Knowledge of OSHA, DOT, and EPA laws and regulations.
• An industry recognized safety certification or qualification such as a Certified Safety Professional, C.U.S.P., and/or NEBOSH.
• Willingness and ability to travel within the US and internationally to offices and remote locations.
• Strong ability to communicate, influence, and challenge effectively throughout all levels of the organization.

WHY JOIN NEWPARK?

One of Newpark’s Core Values is Excellence. It means we are committed to delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality, and that commitment starts with YOU! Newpark is where you can challenge yourself in new and exciting ways and work in an environment that supports and values you. Here at Newpark, we are committed to finding, developing, retaining, and rewarding the best talent while providing an environment where our employees can grow professionally and personally.

WHO WE ARE

Newpark is transitioning from an oilfield services company to a leading provider of sustainable technologies and services across the energy industry. We have a global presence in large-scale, long-term markets, with business units positioned at each end of the energy transition. Headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas, we serve markets worldwide, with an established presence, demonstrating our commitment to being a strong and reliable partner for our customers, wherever they need us to be.

WHAT WE DO

At Newpark, our drive is to help customers improve the efficiencies and sustainability of their operations while delivering reliable and environmentally responsible solutions. This drive is the catalyst for innovation and development of next-generation products and services across all our businesses.

WHAT WE VALUE

We maintain an unwavering commitment to act following our Core Values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Excellence, and Accountability, ensuring our customers receive the best products and services we can offer and that you experience a safe workplace where you can thrive:

Safety - Protecting each other like family while sustaining the environment in which we work.

Integrity - Acting honestly, ethically, and responsibly in all aspects of our business.

Respect - Dealing fairly and openly with employees, customers, suppliers, and the community.

Excellence - Delivering value through performance, innovation, and service quality.

Accountability - Using good judgment and taking responsibility for our actions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Newpark and its affiliates do not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, sexual orientation, disability, military service/veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status. Newpark Resources, Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Manager, HR Governance & Compliance at HRcompliance@newpark.com.