Director of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) - Permian Basin

Job Description

Job Description

About the Position

IFE NDT is seeking a Director of Quality, Health, Safety & Environment (QHSE) to lead quality, safety, and environmental programs supporting our flowline inspection and oilfield service operations.

This role helps ensure our inspection services meet technical and customer requirements, our records are accurate and traceable, and our employees perform their work safely.

At IFE, QHSE involves working directly with operations and field personnel to understand how work is performed, identify risks, resolve quality concerns, and make procedures practical and effective. The Director connects customer expectations, technical requirements, and company processes with daily operations.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management

• Lead and improve the company’s quality management system, including procedures, document control, audits, and corrective actions.
  

• Partner with operations to maintain consistent flowline inspection processes, accurate reporting, and equipment identification and traceability.
  

• Review customer requirements and help incorporate them into procedures, work instructions, and daily practices.
  

• Coordinate internal and customer audits, maintain supporting records, and follow through on findings.
  

• Investigate nonconformances and quality concerns, identify root causes, and verify corrective actions are effective.
  

Health, Safety & Environment

• Lead safety and environmental programs across company locations and field operations.
  

• Work with supervisors and employees to identify and address hazards associated with inspection activities, equipment handling, and customer-site work.
  

• Coordinate safety training, workplace inspections, and incident and near-miss investigations.
  

• Maintain required safety documentation and support customer safety qualification requirements.
  

• Oversee environmental practices, including spill prevention, response, and related records.
  

• Help teams understand and follow applicable company, customer, and regulatory requirements.
  

Inspection & Technical Program Oversight

• Oversee the control and maintenance of inspection procedures, technical documentation, and technician qualification and certification records.
  

• Coordinate with designated NDT Level III personnel for technical guidance, procedure approvals, and certification matters.
  

• Partner with operations to maintain equipment calibration and inspection records.
  

• Help resolve inspection and documentation concerns through the appropriate technical authority.
  

• Identify training needs and coordinate with operations and technical personnel to address gaps.
  

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Establish clear QHSE expectations and help employees understand their responsibilities.
  

• Maintain a visible presence in operations and engage employees in quality and safety improvements.
  

• Track performance, identify recurring issues, and communicate significant risks and trends to leadership.
  

• Work with department leaders to assign, complete, and verify corrective actions.
  

• Build practical processes that support safe work, reliable inspections, and customer confidence.
  

Equal Employment Opportunity

IFE NDT, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs without discrimination based on any status protected by applicable law.

• Valid driver’s license required.
  

• At least 3 years of progressively responsible experience in QHSE, HSE, quality assurance, or a comparable role with responsibility for quality and safety programs; 5 or more years preferred.
  

• At least 3 years of managerial or supervisory experience, including directing employees, assigning work, managing performance, and holding teams accountable for quality and safety expectations.
  

• At least 2 years of experience in nondestructive testing (NDT), flowline inspection, pressure-control equipment inspection, or a closely related technical inspection or quality role.
  

• The required QHSE, managerial or supervisory, and technical experience may overlap.
  

• Experience leading quality and safety programs, implementing procedures, and coordinating improvements with operations and field personnel.
  

• Familiarity with flowline equipment, inspection workflows, and the documentation needed to support accurate, traceable inspection services.
  

• Working knowledge of quality management systems, auditing, document control, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  

• Understanding of equipment traceability, calibration records, and technician qualification and certification programs.
  

• Experience reviewing customer requirements and translating them into practical procedures and work instructions.
  

• Experience with hazard assessments, workplace inspections, incident investigations, and employee safety training.
  

• Ability to coordinate environmental requirements and maintain supporting documentation.
  

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with company leadership, customers, supervisors, and field employees.
  

• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
  

• Ability to address concerns directly, manage competing priorities, and help teams implement lasting improvements.
  

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic systems used to manage procedures, records, and reporting.
  

• Experience with customer audits and contractor safety qualification systems preferred.
  

• Relevant education or professional certifications in quality, safety, environmental management, or a related technical field preferred.
  

NDT Level III certification is not required. This position works with designated Level III personnel for responsibilities requiring that technical authority.

• 401(k) retirement plan
  

• Health insurance
  

• Dental insurance
  

• Vision insurance
  

• Life insurance
  

• Paid time off (PTO)