HSE Manager – Northwest Basin

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Position Summary: We are seeking a Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) Manager to support risk management and ensure regulatory compliance in Salta, overseeing operations and promoting Tecpetrol’s HSE standards. Key Responsibilities: 1. Manage risks with proactive mitigation and controls 2. Ensure regulatory compliance in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) 3. Promote HSE standards across all operations and with contractors Energy is our purpose. Exploring it, discovering it, producing it, transporting it, and distributing it—driving projects that contribute to the development of the Latin American countries where we operate. Because wherever there is an energy challenge, Tecpetrol is there. We are looking for a **Health, Safety and Environmental Manager** for our operations in General Mosconi, Salta**!** You will provide on-site risk management support through proactive mitigation and controls, ensure compliance with Argentina’s regulatory framework for Health, Safety, and Environment, and deliver technical supervision of area operations. The role also requires promoting Tecpetrol’s HSE standards, including HSE requirements for contractors. This challenge is for you if you hold a bachelor’s degree or engineering degree in occupational safety, or have a specialization in safety and environment, and possess: * 8–10 years of experience in a similar role, supervising a team of HSE technicians/advisors. * Experience working with diverse teams and strong interpersonal skills. * Knowledge of oil & gas operations. * Experience in incident and accident management and investigation. * Professional skills to support and deliver high-quality HSE programs, reporting, and follow-up. * Attributes demonstrating that HSE is a personal value. * High-level written and verbal communication skills. * Intermediate level of English language proficiency. Your key responsibilities: * Develop, support, and guide HSE implementation in the field across all operational levels—including operations, maintenance, engineering works, drilling, and workover—etc. * Maintain open contact and communication with contractors’ HSE Managers regarding the status, needs, and compliance with Tecpetrol’s standards. * Regularly communicate with key stakeholders—including site management and operational staff—regarding HSE obligations, plans, and performance improvement. * Participate (as required) in work plan reviews to help demonstrate HSE readiness for field execution. * Provide HSE input into the Training Plan. * Participate in incident investigations and root cause analysis (e.g., barrier method / bow tie), serving as the HSE subject-matter expert. * Participate in/support audits, preventive observations, and their analysis to ensure the Company’s proactive objectives are met. * Manage environmental permits with the provincial regulatory authority, hazardous waste registration, and other provincial, municipal, or national permits. * Attend and accompany inspections conducted by various governmental or contracted entities to review improvements to current HSE management systems. * Support health and safety programs (plans, systems, procedures, standards). * Collaborate closely with operations and project teams to develop and implement specific plans to mitigate critical site-identified risks. * Foster a safety culture and continuous improvement by building relationships among teams. * Provide technical guidance and support to all team members on standards through training and mentoring. Convinced of the value diversity brings, Tecpetrol respects and promotes the unique characteristics of each employee. Mutual respect and recognition that every person contributes distinctive attributes to the company build a stronger team. Ensuring diversity at Tecpetrol means embracing, valuing, and promoting it—and this principle guides all our processes, including recruitment and selection, focusing on the competencies required for each position. Add your energy—join Tecpetrol. ***Information:*** Required Education: Occupational Hygiene and Safety; Others Years of Experience: Engineering or Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Safety and Hygiene, Industrial Engineering, or related fields. More than 8 years of experience managing work teams. Sector: Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Direct Supervisor: Sameghini, Federico Work Location: Country of Work: Argentina (AR)