Advisor, Wells Safety

Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela Maracaibo Bajo Grande Until 8/21/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted September 8, 2025 Last posted September 8, 2025
Job description

Total Number of Openings

1

Chevron Venezuela is accepting online applications for the position Advisor, Wells Safety through September 18, 2025.

• Provide daily functional direction and support to Workforce Safety and Health performance and processes (including CHESM/COEM, MSW, OH, FFD, II&R, BBS and MVS)
• Review and provide feedback to Supervisors and crew on hazard assessment and risk assessment documents.
• Ensure that all requirements of the Health and Safety Program are being carried out by all personnel, including management, contractors, etc.
• Provide support and direction to the field crews in the use of the Health and Safety Standards.
• Attend Pre-start meeting, rig inspections and other.
• Coordinate and participate in testing of the overall Emergency Plan.
• Coordinate, prepare and implement orientation sessions.
• Provide topics, attend, and evaluate Weekly Safety meetings, and provide instructive guidance to the Supervisors conducting the meetings.
• Completion and submission of incident investigations and reports.
• Promote HSE awareness and responsibility through safety meetings, communications, and training programs.
• Conduct Safety Inspection of specialized D&C equipment.
• Monitor, evaluate, and take action on all sub-standard conditions and work practices, including Safe Work Practices (LOTO, PTW, SIMOPS, Confined Space, Working at Heights, Hot Work, etc)
• Establishes and maintains electronic record keeping for all site-specific training activities.

Additional Job Description:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or university equivalent required. Mechanical; Industrial; Oil&gas;  Health and Safety and/or Environmental degree. 
  • Significant relevant HSE experience required. 10 -15 years of experience.
  • Knowledge of international regulations (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NIOSH, IADC, IOGP, API).
  • Strong Knowledge of Local regulations (COVENIN, INPSASEL, PDVSA).
  • Experience on specialized drilling equipment inspections including services and drilling rigs.
  • Health, Safety and Environment Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis - Examines HSE incidents by completing quality, evidence-based investigations with accurate root cause analysis, resulting in effective corrective actions, accurate reporting and avoiding repeated incidents.
  • Oil & Gas / D&C / Well Services site HSE experience is highly desired.

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About this role

Summary

Provide safety support, hazard review, incident investigation, and ensure compliance in oil and gas operations.

Job title

Advisor, Wells Safety

Experience level

10-15 years

Industry

oil and gas

Location requirements

Maracaibo, Venezuela; remote work not specified

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

health and safetyhazard assessmentincident investigationregulations (OSHA, NFPA, EPA, NIOSH, IADC, IOGP, API)local regulations (COVENIN, INPSASEL, PDVSA)

Preferred skills

drilling equipment inspectionsroot cause analysisHSE incident investigationoil and gas safety

Specializations

hazard assessmentrisk assessmentincident investigationsafety standardsdrilling equipment
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

Work arrangement unknown City

Bajo Grande, Maracaibo, Zulia, Venezuela

Work arrangement unknown City