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Risk Advisor jobs at H-1B visa-sponsoring employers typically qualify as specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in risk management, finance, actuarial science, or a related field. Sponsoring employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, covering your status for up to three years.
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Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The HSE & Risk Advisor provides technical expertise and hands-on support for Crescent's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System and operational risk reduction initiatives. This role supports field operations through practical standards, risk assessments, process safety reviews, incident investigations, and analysis of HSE performance.
As part of the HSE Center of Excellence Team, the position partners with operational leaders, field HSE personnel, and corporate stakeholders to translate HSE requirements into effective operating practices. The role develops technical solutions, facilitates cross-functional reviews, and delivers assigned projects through implementation and sustainment.
The HSE & Risk Advisor leads technical work and influences decisions through subject matter expertise, collaboration, and coaching, while advancing corporate HSE strategic objectives and operational risk reduction priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSE Management System Execution & Technical Support
- Implement and improve assigned elements of Crescent's HSE Management System (HSEMS) across operational areas.
- Develop and maintain HSE standards, procedures, guidance, and tools that support consistent field execution.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to integrate HSE requirements into work planning and execution.
- Assess gaps in HSE practices and recommend improvements based on operational risk, incident learning, and field feedback.
- Provide technical advice and coaching to field HSE and operational personnel on risk controls and HSEMS implementation.
Process Safety, Incident Investigation & Risk Management
- Facilitate hazard identification and operational risk assessments, including process hazard reviews and management of change risk reviews.
- Develop & support process safety programs and assess performance indicators to identify gaps in prevention and mitigation controls.
- Work with operational teams to evaluate significant hazards, define critical barriers, and verify control effectiveness.
- Lead or facilitate assigned high-potential, significant, and process safety incident investigations using consistent root cause analysis methods.
- Develop corrective actions with accountable owners, track completion, and verify effectiveness with operational teams.
- Identify systemic causes and recurring risk themes; communicate lessons learned and recommend broader preventive actions.
- Provide technical risk recommendations and escalate unresolved significant risks to the manager and appropriate operational leaders.
Project Management & Program Implementation
- Lead assigned HSE and risk improvement projects from scope development through implementation and sustainment.
- Coordinate technical input from cross-functional teams and field personnel to deliver practical HSE solutions.
- Develop project plans, deliverables, schedules, and measures of success; communicate progress and escalate barriers to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Support change implementation through stakeholder engagement, procedure updates, and practical training materials.
- Verify field adoption and establish follow-up reviews to confirm that implemented programs remain effective.
Industrial Hygiene
- Coordinate Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments and monitoring for chemical and physical hazards, including airborne contaminants, noise, etc.
- Recommend exposure controls and support industrial hygiene programs; verify control effectiveness and communicate findings.
Information Management & Data Analytics
- Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify emerging hazards, recurring events, and weaknesses in risk controls.
- Validate performance data and prepare clear reports that explain risk trends and recommended actions.
- Use incident, assessment, and operational data to prioritize improvement opportunities and evaluate control effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Support
- Conduct HSEMS assessments and field assurance reviews to evaluate implementation and the effectiveness of risk controls.
- Evaluate relevant industry practices and recommend improvements suited to upstream operations.
- Support operational teams during audits, assessments, regulatory inspections, and follow-up action planning.
- Develop practical learning materials and share incident findings to strengthen operational discipline and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in upstream oil and gas, with technical work in operational risk, process safety, or incident investigation.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
- Experience implementing HSE Management Systems, supporting field operations, and delivering HSE projects and practical procedures.
- Experience facilitating risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective action reviews; process safety experience strongly preferred.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of HSE Management Systems, process safety, risk assessment, and critical barriers.
- Ability to lead projects, facilitate investigations, and develop verifiable corrective actions.
- Sound technical judgment and analytical skills; proficiency with HSE systems and reporting tools.
- Clear communication, field coaching, and ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state HSE requirements.
- Ability to manage priorities independently and support field adoption and sustained improvement.
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@crescentenergyco.com.
INTRODUCTION
Crescent is a differentiated U.S. energy company committed to delivering value through a disciplined, returns-driven growth through acquisition strategy and consistent return of capital. Our long-life, balanced portfolio combines significant cash flow from stable production with a deep, high-quality development inventory. Crescent is a top three producer in the Eagle Ford basin and a scaled operator in each of the Permian and Uinta basins. Crescent’s leadership is an experienced team of investment, financial and industry professionals that combines proven investment and operating expertise. For more than a decade, Crescent and our predecessors have executed on a consistent strategy focused on cash flow, risk management and returns. Through disciplined and accretive investments, we have successfully tripled the size of our company since going public in December 2021 while maintaining a strong balance sheet.
The HSE & Risk Advisor provides technical expertise and hands-on support for Crescent's Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) Management System and operational risk reduction initiatives. This role supports field operations through practical standards, risk assessments, process safety reviews, incident investigations, and analysis of HSE performance.
As part of the HSE Center of Excellence Team, the position partners with operational leaders, field HSE personnel, and corporate stakeholders to translate HSE requirements into effective operating practices. The role develops technical solutions, facilitates cross-functional reviews, and delivers assigned projects through implementation and sustainment.
The HSE & Risk Advisor leads technical work and influences decisions through subject matter expertise, collaboration, and coaching, while advancing corporate HSE strategic objectives and operational risk reduction priorities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSE Management System Execution & Technical Support
- Implement and improve assigned elements of Crescent's HSE Management System (HSEMS) across operational areas.
- Develop and maintain HSE standards, procedures, guidance, and tools that support consistent field execution.
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, Drilling, Completions, and Production teams to integrate HSE requirements into work planning and execution.
- Assess gaps in HSE practices and recommend improvements based on operational risk, incident learning, and field feedback.
- Provide technical advice and coaching to field HSE and operational personnel on risk controls and HSEMS implementation.
Process Safety, Incident Investigation & Risk Management
- Facilitate hazard identification and operational risk assessments, including process hazard reviews and management of change risk reviews.
- Develop & support process safety programs and assess performance indicators to identify gaps in prevention and mitigation controls.
- Work with operational teams to evaluate significant hazards, define critical barriers, and verify control effectiveness.
- Lead or facilitate assigned high-potential, significant, and process safety incident investigations using consistent root cause analysis methods.
- Develop corrective actions with accountable owners, track completion, and verify effectiveness with operational teams.
- Identify systemic causes and recurring risk themes; communicate lessons learned and recommend broader preventive actions.
- Provide technical risk recommendations and escalate unresolved significant risks to the manager and appropriate operational leaders.
Project Management & Program Implementation
- Lead assigned HSE and risk improvement projects from scope development through implementation and sustainment.
- Coordinate technical input from cross-functional teams and field personnel to deliver practical HSE solutions.
- Develop project plans, deliverables, schedules, and measures of success; communicate progress and escalate barriers to the appropriate stakeholders.
- Support change implementation through stakeholder engagement, procedure updates, and practical training materials.
- Verify field adoption and establish follow-up reviews to confirm that implemented programs remain effective.
Industrial Hygiene
- Coordinate Industrial Hygiene exposure assessments and monitoring for chemical and physical hazards, including airborne contaminants, noise, etc.
- Recommend exposure controls and support industrial hygiene programs; verify control effectiveness and communicate findings.
Information Management & Data Analytics
- Analyze leading and lagging indicators to identify emerging hazards, recurring events, and weaknesses in risk controls.
- Validate performance data and prepare clear reports that explain risk trends and recommended actions.
- Use incident, assessment, and operational data to prioritize improvement opportunities and evaluate control effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement & Operational Support
- Conduct HSEMS assessments and field assurance reviews to evaluate implementation and the effectiveness of risk controls.
- Evaluate relevant industry practices and recommend improvements suited to upstream operations.
- Support operational teams during audits, assessments, regulatory inspections, and follow-up action planning.
- Develop practical learning materials and share incident findings to strengthen operational discipline and continuous improvement.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
- 10+ years of progressive HSE experience in upstream oil and gas, with technical work in operational risk, process safety, or incident investigation.
- Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, or a related field preferred.
- Experience implementing HSE Management Systems, supporting field operations, and delivering HSE projects and practical procedures.
- Experience facilitating risk assessments, root cause investigations, and corrective action reviews; process safety experience strongly preferred.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of HSE Management Systems, process safety, risk assessment, and critical barriers.
- Ability to lead projects, facilitate investigations, and develop verifiable corrective actions.
- Sound technical judgment and analytical skills; proficiency with HSE systems and reporting tools.
- Clear communication, field coaching, and ability to influence and collaborate across functions.
- Working knowledge of OSHA, EPA, DOT, and applicable state HSE requirements.
- Ability to manage priorities independently and support field adoption and sustained improvement.
Crescent Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender/pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Crescent Energy is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status. If you require accommodation to complete the application process, please let us know by contacting recruitment@crescentenergyco.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Risk Advisor
Map your degree to SOC codes
Risk Advisor roles map to multiple SOC codes depending on sector, such as financial examiners or management analysts. Pull your target code in O*NET and confirm your degree field aligns, since USCIS evaluates degree-to-role fit at the specialty occupation level.
Verify prevailing wages before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your worksite location and SOC code. Run the OFLC Wage Search for each city you're targeting before salary discussions so you understand the floor they're legally required to meet.
Find sponsors through verified LCA history
Target employers who have filed certified LCAs for risk or compliance roles in your target market. Migrate Mate shows employers with verified H-1B sponsorship history by role and location, letting you focus applications on companies already set up to sponsor.
Flag multi-site roles early in the process
If the Risk Advisor role requires work across multiple client sites or offices, your employer needs a separate certified LCA for each worksite before you begin work there. Raise this with the hiring manager before the offer stage to avoid filing delays post-acceptance.
Request premium processing before your start date
USCIS premium processing cuts the I-129 adjudication window to 15 business days. If your start date is within three months of filing, ask the employer early whether they'll elect premium processing, since standard timelines can push your first day back significantly.
Align professional certifications with the petition narrative
Credentials like the Associate in Risk Management or Chartered Enterprise Risk Analyst strengthen the specialty occupation argument in your I-129 petition. Share your certifications and their prerequisites with your employer's immigration counsel so they can reference them in the support letter.
H-1B Visa Risk Advisor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Risk Advisor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, Risk Advisor positions typically qualify when the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in risk management, finance, actuarial science, economics, or a directly related field. The employer must demonstrate in the I-129 petition that the position's duties, complexity, and industry norms require that specific level of education. Roles framed around enterprise risk, financial risk modeling, or regulatory compliance are the strongest fits.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Risk Advisor positions?
Insurance carriers, large financial institutions, consulting firms, and corporate risk departments at Fortune 500 companies are the most active sponsors for Risk Advisor roles. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for risk and compliance positions on Migrate Mate, filtered by role type and location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Risk Advisor role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, worksite, or salary can require your employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. If you move from a generalist risk role into a specialized area like actuarial modeling or regulatory affairs, the employer should consult immigration counsel to determine whether an amendment is needed. Failing to amend can put your status at risk.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer mid-approval if I find a better Risk Advisor offer?
Yes, H-1B portability lets you start working for a new employer once they file a valid H-1B transfer petition with USCIS, without waiting for final approval, as long as your current status is valid and you've been lawfully employed. The new employer still needs to file a certified LCA matching your new worksite and duties before submitting the I-129 transfer petition.
How does the prevailing wage requirement affect Risk Advisor H-1B filings?
DOL requires employers to pay the higher of the actual wage for the position or the prevailing wage for the role's SOC code and geographic area, certified on the LCA before USCIS will accept the I-129. For Risk Advisor roles, the prevailing wage varies considerably by metro area and industry sector. You can look up the applicable wage level using the OFLC Wage Search to understand what the employer is legally required to offer at your worksite.