HSE Manager OranjeWind
Key Skills
Job Description
RWE Offshore Wind GmbH
To start as soon as possible, full time / part time, permanent
- Implement and continuously improve the HSE Management System, ensuring requirements are practical and embedded in daily operations.
- Provide independent expert HSE advice and guidance to site management, operational teams and contractors.
- Strengthen a proactive HSE culture through visible leadership and RWE’s We Care principles.
- Collaborate with teams and contractors to identify hazards, reduce risks and continuously improve HSE performance.
- Develop and maintain HSE procedures, risk assessments and emergency response plans.
- Conduct regular HSE inspections and reviews across onshore facilities, the SOV and offshore operations.
- Lead and support incident investigations, corrective actions and the implementation of lessons learned.
- Coordinate emergency response exercises and monitor HSE performance, trends, KPIs and improvement actions.
- A degree or higher-level qualification in HSE, safety engineering or a related discipline.
- At least five years of HSE experience, preferably in offshore wind, energy, oil and gas, maritime or another high-risk industry.
- Experience in implementing and maintaining an HSE Management System.
- Practical expertise in risk management, incident investigation, emergency response and contractor HSE.
- Medical fitness for offshore work and GWO Basic Safety Training certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Strong communication skills and the confidence to influence and constructively challenge at all levels.
- A practical, hands-on approach and excellent written and spoken English.
- An internal auditor qualification in ISO 45001 or ISO 14001.
- An incident root cause analysis qualification.
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Any questions? Contact HR: Sebastian Emmelot, [email protected], Contact Business: Stuart Axcell, [email protected]
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As a global leader, RWE Offshore Wind is shaping tomorrow's energy on the high seas. We are active across Europe, Japan and Korea. We have already 18 wind farms in operation with an installed capacity of over 3 gigawatts. With over 20 years’ experience in developing, building, operating and maintaining offshore wind farms we have established long-term partnerships, working hand in hand with local businesses and communities. Every year, we invest millions of euros in new offshore wind projects and support harbours, educational programmes, local organisations and more. Our passionate workforce is committed to driving technological and sustainable improvements, delivering construction projects on time and within budget to the highest quality and safety standards, and contributing to the energy world of tomorrow.
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Core Responsibilities
The HSE Manager will implement and improve the HSE Management System while providing expert guidance to operational teams and contractors. They will lead incident investigations, conduct regular site inspections, and foster a proactive safety culture across onshore and offshore facilities.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a degree in HSE or a related discipline and possess at least five years of experience in high-risk industries like offshore wind or energy. Practical expertise in risk management and emergency response is required, along with the ability to obtain GWO Basic Safety Training certification.
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
About RWE
Industry: Utilities
Company size: 10,001+ employees
RWE is leading the way to a modern energy world. With its investment and growth strategy, RWE is contributing significantly to the success of the energy transition and the decarbonisation of the energy system. Around 20,000 employees work for the company in over 20 countries worldwide. RWE is one of the leading companies in the field of renewable energy. RWE is investing billions of euros in expanding its generation portfolio, in particular in offshore and onshore wind, solar energy and batteries. It is perfectly complemented by its global energy trading business. Thanks to its integrated portfolio of renewables, battery storage and flexible generation, as well as its broad project pipeline of possible new builds, RWE is well positioned to address the growing global demand for electricity, particularly driven by further electrification and artificial intelligence. RWE is decarbonising its business in line with the 1.5-degree reduction pathway and will phase out coal by 2030. RWE will be net zero by 2040. Fully in line with the company’s purpose - Our energy for a sustainable life.