RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment
Remuneration: Exempt
As the HSSE Manager, Specialty Services, you will be responsible for managing the health and safety of direct reports, colleagues, and business partners while driving departmental KPIs and targets. You will coordinate HSSE support across the assigned region and work closely with Operations, Substantial Correctives, Regional HSSE, and Blade Repair Teams on a daily basis. The position supports the implementation of HSSE management systems, processes, and programs within projects under development, execution sites, and ongoing operations, ensuring full compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. You will implement best practices and lessons learned, provide guidance to team members in investigations and root cause analysis, and operate independently with integrity and efficiency to achieve HSSE goals. Additionally, you will manage direct reports effectively to deliver accurate daily, weekly, and monthly reports, while addressing non-conformances to support continuous improvement.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Manages team to promote and ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and subcontractors when working on RWECE facilities and projects
2. Drives continuous improvement in HSSE within all Operations, Project Execution, and functional departments of the company
3. Supports high-risk work activities associated with wind turbine testing and repairs
4. Frequent travel to facilities and projects throughout the USA
5. Ensures quality investigations, prepares & submits reports and updates to KPA Flex system
6. Partners with Operations, Project Execution, and Engineering on the development of CAPA for incidents and events through closure
7. Maintains, monitors, and reports HSSE performance metrics, statistics, records, and injury reports (OSHA 300) in a timely manner, using automated record-keeping systems for the assigned region
8. Performs and documents Wind/Solar/Battery Operations, Project Execution audits, inspections, and technical assessments/observations
9. Actively participates in Operations, Project Execution, Project Development, and Engineering meetings
10. Responds promptly to corporate HSSE requirements
Job Requirements and Experiences:
11. An Associate's degree, or Bachelor's in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field, preferred
12. Professional certifications preferred
13. A minimum of 8 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable; other factors will be taken into consideration
14. A minimum of 5 years of HSSE experience applicable to operations, maintenance, and/or construction of power generation and related facilities (Wind/Solar/Battery)
15. Experience in managing HSSE professionals
16. Working knowledge of federal OSHA and EPA, state OSHA/EPA, and labor standards for General and Construction industries, as well as the general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene
17. Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations is desirable
18. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, project implementation, and safety platforms
19. Effectively engages peers from all levels of the organization to achieve a common vision, goals, and objectives for a safe working environment
20. Performance orientation: Self-motivated to drive the business, increase performance, and deliver results
21. Tactical and strategic thinking: Push boundaries to achieve goals, utilizing resources in a matrix organization to deliver a safe workplace
22. Continuous improvement: innovative, identifies best practices and lessons learned to propel the organization
23. Integration management: Ability to lead teams
24. Working together: Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams both internally and externally
25. Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate internally & externally within the chain of command and within his/her level of authority
26. Open mindset: able to learn and act on feedback
27. Hands-on mentality: Actively involving him-/herself, pragmatic and fact-focused attitude
28. Understanding of regulatory framework in different jurisdictions/markets
29. Understanding of regulatory decision-making procedures
30. Understanding of business model, regulatory, and technical developments as well as potential implications
31. Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically as needed to effectively perform the job
32. Languages: English mandatory, additional languages an advantage
Physical Requirements
33. This is a safety-sensitive position. Primarily field environment; likely more than 50% travel; may be exposed to hazardous conditions (Working at Height 300+ft., Confined Space, Bloodborne Pathogens); supports multiple office and field work sites
34. If required to climb, will be Wind Turbine Climb certified with a medical evaluation to obtain clearance to work at height in extreme hot and cold conditions
35. If required to climb, must pass the required fit for duty requirements
36. Must be able to demonstrate flexibility and a full range of movement in order to work in Confined Spaces
37. If required to climb, must maintain appropriate body weight with PPE and tools to not exceed OSHA limit of 310 pounds and posted weight limits on ladders
38. Will be offered a Hepatitis B vaccination for potential occupational exposure to Bloodborne pathogens while providing First Aid/ CPR. Will be required to maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification
Pay range: The annual base salary range for this position in California is $130,000 - $160,000. The listed salary range represents our good faith estimate for this position and represents the range for new hire salaries across all U.S locations. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. RWE considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s education & work experience, training & certifications, and key skills as well as market and business considerations at the time of the offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.
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