At Ensign, safety is the foundation of everything we do. Our HSE management system, built on global standards and industry best practices, drives continuous improvement through planning, implementation, monitoring, and review. Every team member, from leadership to field, is accountable for health, safety, and environmental stewardship. We comply with all laws and standards, continually evaluate our equipment and services, and believe that strong HSE performance is good business.
Ensign’s goal is to Drive to Zero® – zero safety incidents, zero injuries, zero days off work due to injury. Driving to Zero® means accepting that every incident is preventable and focusing on the operational discipline to achieve zero incidents and injuries.
Our tools and processes have resulted in an increasingly safety‐aware workplace culture and safer operations overall. By empowering our crews to identify hazards, intervene proactively, and share lessons learned, we are ensuring safer operations.
Ensign’s Life Saving Rules are clear, practical, and essential to our safety culture. These rules focus on the most critical hazards in our operations and guide us in preventing serious injuries and fatalities. Every team member is responsible for understanding and applying these rules—every time, without exception—because safety is the foundation of everything we do.
Knowing when to stop is the most important safety action we can take. Stop Work Authority empowers every employee to halt work if unsafe conditions or behaviors are observed—without fear of reprisal. This ensures hazards are addressed immediately and reinforces our culture of accountability. At Ensign, no task is so urgent that it cannot be done safely.
Ensign prioritizes training and competency at every level. We provide quality programs and career development opportunities to help our people—and our company—reach their full potential. Whether in the field or in our offices, we invest in building knowledge, skills, and capabilities that drive safety and operational excellence.
Ensign’s training programs cover four key areas: health and safety, environmental stewardship, soft-skill development, and operational systems. Our approach delivers a structured learning experience with lasting benefits for our people, our company, and the industry.
Ensign’s competency management program ensures a skilled, consistent, and safety-focused workforce. By synchronizing the training and assessment processes with defined, position and system specific skills, the program promotes a culture of accountability and operational excellence. The Global Skills Standard enables clear tracking of individual competencies, fosters career progression, and drives operational excellence.
Ensign’s Global Skills Standard framework has achieved full accreditation endorsed by the International Association of Drilling Contractors (IADC). Whether onboarding new talent or developing future leaders, the Global Skills Standard ensures employees are equipped with the necessary skills to perform effectively and safely, upholding Ensign’s commitment to quality service and ongoing improvement.