Vestas · 12 hours ago
Environmental Health & Safety Professional
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States. They are seeking an Environmental Health & Safety Professional to coordinate and implement HSE plans, support site management, and oversee work-related injuries while ensuring compliance with industry best practices.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Victor Enzian
Responsibilities
Coordinates and implements the HSE site specific plans for start-up and existing Service locations in conjunction with line management. Monitors progress on completion of the site-specific plan
Supports site 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 at regional Vestas locations
Represents HSE with Service Operations at customer meetings
Interacts externally with authorities as necessary
Responsible for environmental support to regional Vestas locations
Encourage the adoption of HSE programs to reduce injuries across the Vestas locations, with a high focus on soft tissue injury prevention
Build organization capability by providing HSE training and development of HSE coordinators to ensure each site within the sub-region has the appropriate technical and functional competencies
Participate in the start-up/transition activities of new or expanding Vestas locations
Oversee the investigation process of incidents and accidents to determine root causes and prepare/direct 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 HSE 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 HSE for assigned region
Qualification
Required
Bachelors' degree in Environmental Management, Industrial Health & Safety, related equivalent, or 5+ years of professional EHS experience
Minimum 3 years' work experience in general industry, industrial and/or construction environmental, or health & safety
Experience in cultural change and behavior-based safety programs, as well as HSE programs and policies across multiple jurisdictions
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
Understanding of mechanical, electric and hydraulic systems
Experience with cranes, lifting and rigging, safety management systems, control of hazardous energy, confined space requirements, work at heights and soft tissue injury prevention
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and/or Canada without company sponsorship
Computer skills necessary include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and basic skills in SAP
Proficient in working remotely with little to no supervision
Ability to audit, manage global and local standards, have basic knowledge of manufacturing and system function
Preferred
Direct experience with wind industry operations highly desirable
Experience with ergonomics, behavioral safety and a safety culture program is desired
Benefits
Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
Generous Paid Time Off policies
Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
Tuition assistance
Company
Vestas
Vestas is the only global energy company dedicated exclusively to wind energy. Wind is our business and our passion.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$487.49MKey Investors
The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration ProgrammeEuropean Investment BankAustralian Renewable Energy Agency
2024-08-27Grant
2022-07-05Debt Financing· $487.2M
2019-03-18Grant· $0.29M
Leadership Team
Anne Pearce
Executive Vice President People & Culture
Srdan Cenic
VP Southeast Europe and Central Asia / General Manager and Sales
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