Regional HSE Officer- Canada (m/f/d)

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Position 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

Direct Reports:

HSE Construction Site Officer

Service HSE ISO Auditor

Service HSE Site Officer

Requirements:

• Bachelors of Science degree with an advanced degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or an equivalent professional designation desirable
• Experience with programmatic (Compliance and Performance) audits/inspections including record keeping, and action-item resolution
• 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, and Blackberry applications.
• Must meet the weight requirement of safety gear, 265 lbs. or less per OSHA standards.
• Valid Drivers license with no restrictions
• Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre employment screening requirements.

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions are made without regard to religion, age, sex, color, national origin, handicap, or other protected class and are in full compliance with all federal and state laws.