Senior HSE Specialist - O&M Design & Implementation

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

RWE are looking for a motivated, people-focused HSE professional who is keen to be part of a European team that is committed to promoting continuous improvement and working collaboratively with operational teams. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who is already in the industry or has experience within other high-risk sectors and who is keen to join renewable energy. RWE offers a generous benefits package within a truly global business where the development opportunities and ability to grow are limitless.

This role as an HSE Specialist is to provide expert and professional advice and guidance to the O&M Design & Implementation Team, and its line management team on all health, safety and environmental issues

About the role:

• Support the O&M Design & Implementation Team in implementing high standards of proactive and continual improvement 'We Care' ethos, including initiatives in behavioural safety, well-being and sustainability to ensure a favourable outcome for the team members
• Engage and develop relationships with teams to eliminate and reduce risks, develop HSE culture for the O&M Design & Implementation Team and adhere to HSE standards and rules
• Support HSSE onboarding & refresher activities of all team members in line with local requirements globally (delivered either in-person or remotely)
• Liaising with internal and external departments to ensure contractors are suitably selected, engaged and monitored for health, safety and environmental performance, including those procured to develop O&M Infrastructure assets on behalf of RWE
• Produce, review and update health, safety and environment-related documentation required by the allocated O&M Design & Implementation Team as directed by the Head of HSE Offshore Operations and/or Team Lead HSE Offshore Operations, United Kingdom (UK)/Continental Europe (CE) or required by the HSE function
• Contribute towards and deliver on annual key performance indicators, annual We Care goals and targets for the O&M Design & Implementation Team and wider business
• Support the rollout of We Care programmes at a project level and in particular the Personal Choices programme and WE Care Awards where appropriate
• Guide cultural engagement with project team and contractors to eliminate and reduce risks, develop HSE culture on site and adhere to HSE standards and rules
• Manage HSE metrics and performance data of the O&M Design & Implementation Team and manage clear HSE processes & scope delivery between O&M Design & Implementation team members and their HSSE counterparts at each project phase between pre-bid & COD
• Attend meetings, site visits and technology reviews with sub-contractors & clients concerning O&M Design & Implementation Team scope delivery as directed by the Head of HSE Offshore Operations and/or Team Lead HSE Offshore Operations, United Kingdom (UK)/Continental Europe (CE)

Job requirements and experience:

• Health and Safety management qualification in any of the operating countries (DK/GER/SWE/UK). Equivalent to the UK NEBOSH Certificate
• Environmental management qualification in any of the operating countries (DK/GER/SWE/UK). Equivalent to the UK, IEMA Certificate in Environmental Management
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining a certifiable HSE Management System meeting ISO standards 45001 & 14001
• Relevant background HSE Manager, with a few years of experience in the offshore wind industry
• Deep understanding and established operational experience of HSE management and marine operations
• Ability to build effective working relationships globally, with stakeholders at all levels through verbal and written communication including active listening skills
• Awareness and/or willingness to learn global HSE regulations in countries in which RWE Offshore are based, with the support of local HSE-responsible
• Experience as an HSE professional with good knowledge of CDM
• Be able to display a flexible, practical and proactive approach to managing operational HSE demands
• To have effective organisational skills and a consistent, systematic, forward-thinking and pragmatic approach. Able to work in busy environments and team-oriented
• The individual will be expected to regularly travel and work offshore for short/limited occasional periods
• Experience in renewable technologies and mechanical, electrical and technical systems, process engineering and advising on HSE technical matters relating to these

Advantageous but not essential:

• Experience in behavioural safety techniques and delivering behavioural safety training
• A NEBOSH Diploma (UK)

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Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89237, application period: 26/02/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Marie Bennell #LI-MB1

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We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

RWE Offshore Wind will play a central role in realising our purpose and vision so far being the No.2 generator globally. The company’s 3,500+ experts operate more than 1.000 fixed bottom and floating wind turbines in 19 wind farms. And we plan to increase our capacity from the current 3.3 GW to 10 GW by 2030 (RWE’s share). In connection with current projects in development as well as upcoming auctions in Europe, the United States, and the Asia-Pacific region, RWE Offshore Wind is preparing to implement further complex projects.

RWE Offshore Wind tests a wide variety of new technologies in our offshore wind farms, enabling these plants to operate more efficiently and economically. In addition, we are involved in and committed to numerous programmes and initiatives that are designed to accelerate innovation in offshore wind and promote the development of new industry standards which allows you to have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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