The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 35 years. With more than 37 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 30 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 8,500 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.
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Regional HSE Officer -Special Projects (m/f/d)
Anywhere, USA, US Travel, USA, US
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Summary:
As a Regional HSE Officer, you will be responsible for reviewing, evaluating, and acquiring security products and equipment for the physical protection of all employees at all facilities and ensure day-to-day EHS support to branch leadership and operating teams within the designated Region. Support includes coaching, teaching, and training field personnel on safe operating behaviors and the design, development, and implementation of safety and risk control programs. Functions as a subject matter expert and consultant to help internal clients build sustainable loss improvement processes within their operations
Responsibilities:
- Develops, implement, and maintain core Industrial Safety and Hygiene policies, procedures, and systems based on ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System to simplify and streamline the Nordex USA, Inc. environmental program requirements.
- Provides regulatory analysis, advice, and expertise for emerging, proposed, and existing regulations at Federal, State, and Local levels.
- Represents Nordex USA when dealing with external organizations and regulatory bodies.
- Assesses reports and data compiled by contractors, consultants, government agencies, and others to determine environmental impact and ensure compliance with technical specifications or regulatory and/or permit requirements.
- Provides support for preparing regulatory reports, or other compliance submittals.
- Assists with managing (including the screening and selection) contractors assigned to supporting various projects. As part of risk management responsibilities, review the work product of contractors, and identify needs to meet project expectations.
- Participates in professional, industry, and/or regulatory organizations and associations, as required, to help achieve Nordex’s strategic goals in shaping legislation, state and federal agency policies/guidance, etc.
- Conducts audits of North American sites to determine compliance with internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science degree with an advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
- Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or an equivalent professional designation desirable
- 5 - 9 years of progressively responsible experience in a Corporate Safety Department and wind farm experience desirable.
- Advanced technical knowledge of Industrial Safety disciplines (General Industry, Construction, Behavior-Based Safety, etc.) related to construction and operation of power generation projects, and related U.S. and Canadian federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
- Able to complete OSHA 500 or 501 trainer – Preferred already authorized.
- Proven Industrial Safety leadership skills, and an ability to coach and lead environmental efforts.
- Ability to positively represent the Safety process to internal and external stakeholders.
- Must possess the ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change, and deliver results.
- Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team-building skills within a rapidly growing environment.
- Must be capable of positively influencing the management team when necessary.
- Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, and flexible are essential characteristics.
- Proficient in the following application programs: Microsoft Office 2003 (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Explorer, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat Standard, Photo Editors.
- Must meet the weight requirement of safety gear, 265 lbs. or less.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider applicants for this position without regard to any category protected by applicable federal, state or local law, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status or uniformed service member status. Nordex USA, Inc. does not require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.