HSSE Manager

About the role

XP Group is expanding its operations in Venezuela and seeks an experienced HSSE Manager to lead health, safety, security and environment initiatives for its upstream field activities. Reporting to the Country Manager and the Group HSSE Director, you will split your time between the office and the field, ensuring compliance with local regulations and international standards.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and continuously improve the HSSE Management System aligned with ISO 45001, ISO 14001 and industry best practices.
• Lead risk management processes such as HAZID, HAZOP, JSA, MOC, Permit‑to‑Work and Process Safety programs.
• Drive a strong safety culture through visible leadership, coaching and workforce engagement.
• Conduct incident investigations, corrective actions and organizational learning using structured RCA methods (e.g., ICAM, TapRooT®).
• Deliver environmental compliance, emissions reduction, methane management (LDAR, venting/flaring minimisation) and sustainability reporting.
• Manage security risk assessments, site security plans, crisis preparedness, emergency response and business continuity.
• Oversee contractor HSSE performance across drilling, workover, production and field operations.
• Serve as primary HSSE liaison with regulators, partners, contractors and local communities.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Petroleum, Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial, Environmental) or Occupational Safety/Environmental Sciences; Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of oil & gas experience, including at least 5 years in an HSSE leadership role on upstream on‑shore operations.
• NEBOSH Diploma or IGC, ISO 45001/14001 Lead Auditor qualifications; CSP/CRSP, IOSH Managing Safely, ICAM or TapRooT® investigator certifications are advantageous.
• Working knowledge of Venezuelan HSSE legislation and compliance requirements.
• Fluent Spanish and professional working proficiency in English.

Required skills

• ISO 45001, ISO 14001 implementation and auditing.
• Risk assessment tools: HAZID, HAZOP, JSA, MOC, Permit‑to‑Work.
• Incident investigation methods: ICAM, TapRooT®.
• Environmental programs: LDAR, methane management, GHG reporting (OGMP 2.0, ISO 14064).
• Data analysis tools: Excel, Power BI.
• HSE management software: Enablon, Cority, Intelex, Sphera.

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑growth hydrocarbon region.
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making.
• Competitive compensation and professional development.
• Collaborative, performance‑driven international work environment.