Safety Management Systems is one of the largest providers of Health, Safety, Environmental, Medical and Training services to the Upstream, Midstream, Refinery and Petrochemical markets.  We are currently looking for a Production Safety Specialist with Gulf of America experience. 

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide strong safety leadership to both company and contractor teams, driving exemplary HSE performance.

· Communicate and uphold company safety expectations, fostering a culture that is informed, mindful, fair, respectful, and committed to learning.

· Lead and participate in the onsite initial incident investigation process.

· Conduct field audits of Permit to Work, isolations, Job Safety Analyses (JSAs), and worksite activities.

· Facilitate and engage in safety meetings, ensuring timely follow-up on outstanding actions.

· Participate in platform emergency response drills to maintain proficiency in procedures.

· Identify hazards and conduct risk analysis for offshore operations.

· Collaborate with offshore teams, logistics, and Gulf of America HSE personnel to ensure proper waste classification, documentation, and disposal.

· Manage and communicate Control of Work audit findings.

· Input and maintain incident records in the company’s incident management system.

Required Qualifications:

· Minimum 3 years of relevant HSE experience in the oil & gas industry (offshore construction experience is a plus).

· In-depth knowledge of HSE issues, regulations, and best practices relevant to oil & gas operations (familiarity with Gulf of America regulations preferred).

· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with personnel at all levels.

· Team-oriented mindset with adaptability to change.

· Effective oral and written communication skills; able to present complex topics concisely.

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

· Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

· Exceptional attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working on offshore oil & gas production facilities.

· Knowledge of Gulf of America regulatory frameworks (BSEE, USCG).

Education:

· Bachelor’s degree in health & safety, Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (preferred).

Work Schedule:

· Rotational schedule: 14 days on / 14 days off.

· Crew changes occur at various Gulf Coast locations.

· Offshore housing provided during work period.

· Occasional additional work assignments may be required

Acadian's Safety Management Systems (SMS) deploys registered paramedics specially trained as remote paramedics, HSE consultants, and on-site safety technicians, as well as offers an extensive array of regulatory and compliance training services.