HSE Lead - Laurel Wind Project (Contract)

If you’re passionate about about safety leadership, thrive in the field, and want to play a hands‑on role in delivering some of the most exciting renewable energy projects in the country, we’d love to hear from you. Why This Role Matters As TotalEnergies accelerates development and construction of its U.S. onshore Wind portfolio, strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) governance is essential to delivering projects safely, compliantly, and responsibly. In this role, you will serve as the Owner’s Representative for HSE during construction of the Laurel Wind Project, helping protect people, assets, and project performance. Your presence in the field, engagement with contractors, and leadership by example will directly support a proactive safety culture aligned with TotalEnergies’ core value: “Safety for me, for you, for all.” Power the Future of Clean Energy with TotalEnergies TotalEnergies Renewables USA is on an ambitious path to develop, construct, and operate a robust portfolio of onshore Wind projects across the U.S. To support the construction of the Laurel Wind Project , we are seeking an experienced HSE Lead to provide on‑site HSE leadership and governance throughout project execution. This is a highly visible, field‑based role focused on construction safety performance, contractor governance, and regulatory compliance. If you are a hands‑on safety professional who enjoys being in the field, working closely with EPCs and subcontractors, and setting clear safety expectations, this role offers meaningful impact within a global energy organization. The HSE Lead serves as the Owner’s Representative for Health, Safety, Environment, and Security during construction of the Laurel Wind Project, providing site‑based HSE leadership and governance across all project activities. This role ensures compliance with TotalEnergies HSE policies (MAESTRO), contractual requirements, and all applicable regulatory obligations, while actively promoting a strong and proactive safety culture among EPCs and subcontractors. The HSE Lead is responsible for overseeing all Health, Safety, and Environmental aspects of the project, supporting safe execution of construction activities through field presence, risk management, compliance verification, and continuous engagement with project teams. What You’ll Do Lead and oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities for wind project construction, including turbine erection, heavy lifts, crane operations, electrical work, and Balance of Plant (BOP) activities. Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with TotalEnergies MAESTRO standards, contractual HSE requirements, and applicable regulations. Actively promote a strong and proactive safety culture aligned with TotalEnergies’ values: “Safety for me, for you, for all.” Review, validate, and approve HSE documentation, including HSE plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, and construction method statements. Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and field verifications. Track findings and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions. Incident Management, Performance & Reporting Lead or support incident investigations and near‑miss reviews, including root cause analyses and implementation of corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Monitor HSE performance indicators (KPIs) and provide routine reporting to project and regional leadership. Regulatory Compliance & Workforce Engagement Support regulatory, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements throughout construction activities. Participate in and support HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety moments, and emergency preparedness drills. What You Bring Required Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science , or a related field, or equivalent professional experience Minimum 5+ years of HSE experience on construction projects , preferably within the wind energy sector Proven HSE leadership experience supporting wind energy construction , including EPCs and subcontractors Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and U.S. construction safety standards Demonstrated experience overseeing EPC and subcontractor Safety Management Systems Hands‑on experience with working‑at‑heights programs, fall protection systems, and related safety controls Professional HSE certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHST strongly preferred Ability to work full‑time on an active construction site in outdoor field conditions Preferred Professional HSE certification (CSP, CHST, NEBOSH, or equivalent) Owner-side or EPC governance experience in renewable energy projects Familiarity with TotalEnergies MAESTRO or similar HSE management systems Working at TotalEnergies At TotalEnergies we are committed to balancing flexibility while fostering strong relationships among our team members. Our office‑based employees work together from dynamic workspaces 3 days per week to build teamwork through collaboration while also having the flexibility to work from home 2 days per week based on business needs. TotalEnergies Renewables USA currently has offices in Berkeley, Boston, Austin, and Houston. What We Provide TotalEnergies values the partnership with our external recruitment providers. As a contractor assigned to TotalEnergies you will be eligible for benefits through your agency employer such as PTO, paid holidays, and transportation allowance. #J-18808-Ljbffr TOTAL Deutschland GmbH