Senior HSSE Excellence Associate

RWE Clean Energy, LLC
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment
Remuneration: Exempt

The Senior HSSE Excellence Associate will implement and lead the RWE HSSE assurance program(s) across RWE. The role will work cross-functionally with contractors, operations, and project execution teams to evaluate currently established management systems, tools, and processes. This role will ensure continuous improvement across the RWE fleet and ensure HSSE expectations are met , are effective, and sustainable.

The role will regularly involve the review, improvement, communication, and continuous enhancement of HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing policies, programs, curricula, courses, and competency verification. It is the responsibility of this role to ensure critical program elements align with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

The individual in this role must possess and demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience, discernment, and interpersonal abilities directly related to [1] the North American energy industry, and the continual improvement of HSSE (Health, Safety, Environmental Protection & Physical Security). This individual must be able to review HSSE standards and compare them to various documents and programs, and demonstrate skills to determine compliance.

The intended individual must be a team player with an emphasis on continuous improvement. They must be open-minded to different ways of working and able to discern compliance with both internal and external standards and regulations. The desired individual should have a high level of understanding of an industrial setting, preferably that of a power generation facility. The individual must be able to recognize personal hazards, be clear in their communication, and confident in their ability and responsibility to Stop Work!

Role Responsibilities:

• Manages the implementation of organizational learning through the Assurance Review process that promotes continual improvement in HSSE performance
• Leads Assurance Review teams to ensure compliance with RWE HSSE-related expectations
• Owns working knowledge of continuous improvement, including related International Standards Organization (ISO) or equivalent standards
• Demonstrates ability to promote RWE Assurance Review programs through onsite reviews and management reviews
• Ensures related Assurance Review plans are developed and strictly followed to ensure the effectiveness of the program
• Provides guidance on corrective and preventative actions related to gaps identified as part of HSSE Assurance Reviews
• Tracks and ensures quality corrective actions are implemented and closed utilizing RWE digital tools
• Provides technical assistance in RWE digital tools, including incident reporting, observation, contractor management, and HAZCOM
• Demonstrates ability to discern and identify gaps between RWE programs and applicable regulations and industry standards
• Demonstrates ability to interpret RWE standards and compare them to the implementation thereof at RWE sites
• Encourages collaboration among teams to identify trends and recommend improvements
• Provides support to ensure understanding and adherence to program objectives across the organization
• Promotes Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles within the organization
• Serves as a subject matter expert for internal clients (Development, Construction, Operations) on regulatory requirements

Job Requirements and Experiences:

• Associates or Bachelor's  degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field of study
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in the power generation industry or similar.
• Professional certifications preferred, i.e., CHSO, OHST, ASP, etc.  
• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree or minimum 3 years’ experience in the HSSE-related field preferred
• Occupational/Construction Hygiene Safety Technician (OHST/CHST) Associate Safety Professional (ASP), preferred
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related field
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in North American energy, manufacturing, military, or a similar field
• Extensive experience in conducting management system reviews with a focus on organizational learning
• Demonstrated competency in leading personnel on how to conduct learning teams
• Understanding of organization structure, including relevant goals, targets, and objectives
• Design, implementation, and continual improvement of HSSE Management Systems (e.g., ANSI Z10, ISO 45001)
• Skills in preparing and presenting concise and accurate information to executive leadership, internal and external customers, stakeholders, etc., across the organization
• Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Protection
• Certificate preferred in implementation and continuous improvement of Management Systems (e.g., ISO, ANSI)
• Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Familiarization with Tableau, Power BI, and Azure preferred
• Demonstrated competency in the HSSE management discipline, particularly with administrative lawand consensus standards related to HSSE
• Implementation and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
• Demonstrates strong communication skills and confidence in applying and articulating their knowledge.
• Possesses the ability to recognize and evaluate multiple stakeholder approaches to meeting the minimum intent of internal standards
• Shows a proactive eagerness for continuous self-development, as well as for advancing the industry and contributing to the growth and success of the company
• Eagerness to continuously improve oneself regarding skills, knowledge, and abilities
• Ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
• Independent problem-solving skills and ability to influence stakeholders in order to gain a desired result
• Strong initiative and self-confidence to find solutions and solve problems independently
• Reliable and systematic manner of working, customer orientation, resilience, and being able to work centrally while managing multiple stakeholder expectations
• Detail-oriented and consistently striving for high-quality results
• Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
• Ability to work independently, collaboratively via technology, as well as in-person at various locations across the North American regions
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Work Environment:

This position requires both office- and field-based responsibilities, with some travel and visits to RWECE offices and field locations. The employee must be able to sit, walk, or stand for long durations of time. Person must be able to climb wind turbines, transition at height (>300’), and work in hot/humid or cold atmospheres. A person must be able to confidently maneuver in and around electrical installations with knowledge and confidence.

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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

RWE Clean Energy is the third largest renewable energy company in the United States, with a presence in most U.S. states from coast to coast. RWE’s team of about 2,000 employees in the U.S. stands ready to help meet the nation’s growing energy needs. With its homegrown and fastest-to-market product, RWE supports the goal of American Energy dominance and independence. To that end, RWE Clean Energy is committed to increasing its already strong asset base of over 10 gigawatts of operating wind, solar and battery projects, focusing on providing high-quality jobs. RWE invests in local and rural communities while strengthening domestic manufacturing supporting the renaissance of American industry. This is complemented by RWE’s energy trading business. RWE is also a major offtaker of American liquified natural gas (LNG).