Operations & HSE
HSE Manager — Global Hiring Overview
HSE Managers lead health, safety, environment, and process safety programmes across oil & gas, power, mining, and renewables sites and projects.
Median Salary
$132k
$95.0k – $187k
Demand Score
96/100
Very High
Monthly Openings
4.8K
tracked globally
YoY Growth
+14%
rolling 12 months
Market Outlook
Demand for hse managers in the global energy market is exceptionally strong. Oil & gas operators, renewables developers, utilities, EPC contractors, mining companies, and energy software firms report a 14% year-on-year increase in HSE Manager mandates, driven by asset reliability, turnaround intensity, brownfield expansions, and HSE upgrades across oil & gas, power, and mining.
Salary Trend
HSE Manager compensation typically falls between $95.0k and $187k, with experienced hse mgrs in the global energy market commanding $187k+ at leading operators, IPPs, utilities, and EPC majors. Total compensation often includes shift premiums, offshore or remote allowances, performance bonuses, and equity where applicable.
Career Path
HSE Managers typically progress to Safety Officer, Operations Manager roles, or into site director, regional VP, and Chief Operating Officer tracks across energy and industrial across the global hiring energy market.
Key Responsibilities
- •Lead HSE strategy and culture
- •Run risk, incident, and audit programmes
- •Coordinate process safety and PSM
- •Engage regulators and contractors on HSE
Qualifications
- •NEBOSH / equivalent
- •7+ years HSE in energy / industrial
- •Process safety experience
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HSE Manager jobs by city
HSE Manager jobs in Houston
10.1K openings · $156k
HSE Manager jobs in Dallas
7.4K openings · $150k
HSE Manager jobs in Midland
7.7K openings · $145k
HSE Manager jobs in Denver
6.2K openings · $156k
HSE Manager jobs in Pittsburgh
5.8K openings · $139k
HSE Manager jobs in New Orleans
6K openings · $132k
HSE Manager jobs in Bakersfield
5.8K openings · $139k
HSE Manager jobs in Calgary
8.9K openings · $156k
HSE Manager jobs in Edmonton
7.0K openings · $148k
HSE Manager salary insights
HSE Manager salary in Houston
$156k
HSE Manager salary in Dallas
$150k
HSE Manager salary in Midland
$145k
HSE Manager salary in Denver
$156k
HSE Manager salary in Pittsburgh
$139k
HSE Manager salary in New Orleans
$132k
HSE Manager salary in Bakersfield
$139k
HSE Manager salary in Calgary
$156k
HSE Manager salary in Edmonton
$148k
Hiring by energy industry
Oil & Gas Operators hiring HSE Managers
National and international oil companies operating upstream, midstream, and downstream assets across the globe
Renewable Energy Developers hiring HSE Managers
Solar, wind, storage, and hybrid renewables developers building utility-scale and C&I projects worldwide
Power Generation Companies hiring HSE Managers
Independent power producers and utilities operating thermal, hydro, nuclear, and renewable generation portfolios
Nuclear Power Operators hiring HSE Managers
Nuclear utilities and SMR developers operating existing fleets and building new-generation reactors
Solar Developers hiring HSE Managers
Utility-scale and distributed solar developers, IPPs, and asset owners across global solar markets
Wind Farm Operators hiring HSE Managers
Onshore and offshore wind farm developers, owners, and O&M operators worldwide
Utility Companies hiring HSE Managers
Electric, gas, and water utilities operating generation, T&D, and customer-facing operations
Transmission System Operators hiring HSE Managers
TSOs operating high-voltage transmission networks, interconnectors, and balancing markets
Distribution Utilities hiring HSE Managers
DSOs and distribution companies operating MV/LV networks, smart meters, and customer connections
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Frequently Asked Questions
The median salary for a HSE Manager in the global energy market is around $132k, typically ranging from $95.0k to $187k based on experience, asset class, and the energy employer.