HSE Professional

Job Description

Job Description

At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?  

This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. 

HSE Professional:

The HSE Professional supports the Global Repair Organization by guiding environmental, health, and safety practices, conducting audits, and collaborating with team leads to ensure safe and compliant work environments. The role also provides coaching and mentorship to employees while partnering closely with management and the wider HSE team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and implements the HSE site specific plans project kickoff in conjunction with line management. Monitors progress on completion of the project-specific plan.
• Supports project management and provides professional coaching and review of incident investigations and corrective actions through 5 Why and TapRoot incident investigation methods.
• Oversees the management of work-related injuries all related service operations locations
• Supports Project managers and SOMS at customer meetings
• Interacts externally with authorities as necessary
• Responsible for environmental support at project locations.
• Encourage the adoption of QSE programs to reduce injuries across all projects, with a high focus on soft tissue injury prevention.
• Manage the investigation process of incidents and accidents to determine root causes and prepares/directs corrective and preventive action plans.
• Support line management with the Incident Management System (IMS) to ensure timely investigation and closure of all applicable incidents
• Maintains current knowledge of QSE industry best practices and technological developments and equipment to remain up-to-date on related systems, devices and techniques designed to eliminate or minimize associated risks. Keeps current on regulatory requirements pertaining to QSE for assigned region.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors' degree in Environmental Management, Industrial Health & Safety or related equivalent experience
• Lean Six Sigma training
• Minimum 3 years' work experience in general industry, industrial, or construction environmental, or health & safety.
• Experience in cultural change and behavior-based safety programs, as well as QSE programs and policies across multiple jurisdictions
• Direct experience with wind industry operations
• Ability to interact with senior leadership, other departments, and with vendors and customers
• Experience in applying international EHS standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001) across business units and geographies.
• Experience with TapRoot or other root cause analysis process.

Competencies:

• Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area.
• Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.
• Ability to occasionally walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, twist, kneel, and bend.
• Ability to occasionally grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts.
• Comfort occasionally working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.
• Ability to participate in all training courses, including controlled descent.
• Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios.
• Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.
• Familiar with Wind Turbine Operations
• Familiar with Mechanical/Electrical systems

Salary: $70,000 to $90,000

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative,  collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.  

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry  
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance  

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