HSE Professional

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Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.

As an HSE Professional at Vestas, you will manage the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, and environmental programs across the facility. You'll play a vital role in ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting risk assessments, and promoting a culture of safety. Join us in enhancing operational excellence and supporting a sustainable future in renewable energy.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate management and continual improvement of Vestas' Health, Safety and Environmental program for manufacturing and warehousing facilities in Brighton, CO.

• Assist in the planning, development and implementation of safety and health standards, criteria, and guidelines, such as those issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), ISO 14001/45001/9001, Colorado Department of Public Health (CDPHE) and Vestas Operations' guidelines.

• Ensure completion of life safety equipment inspections including but not limited to, fire suppression equipment, emergency lighting, emergency shower and eyewash units, first-aid supplies.

• Maintain Safety Data Sheet (SDS) inventory through Chemical Management System.

• Facilitate and perform all duties pertaining to State and Federal environmental compliance, including waste, water, chemical, energy, and air regulatory requirements.

• Perform duties related to emergency response for the facility as outlined by the Emergency Response Plan.

• Plan, develop, and deliver HSE training curriculum.

• Assist in maintaining documentation for OSHA recordkeeping.

• Coordinate and perform industrial hygiene and ergonomic surveys.

• Collect and analyze incident and hazard data to identify continual improvement opportunities.

• Conduct risk assessments and assist with Operations' job hazard analysis of job activities to objectively identify hazards and mitigation steps.

• Conduct internal audits throughout facility.

• Assist with Worker's Compensation and claims management.

• Gather evidence and conduct root cause analysis related to workplace incidents.

• Project Management in relation to HSE activities.

• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree required in Occupational Health and Safety or related discipline. Bachelor's degree in occupational safety and health or related discipline preferred.

• Preferred minimum 3 years' experience in a position with health and safety or environmental responsibilities.

• Ability to work in teams with ability to schedule and self-manage tasking timetables.

• High level of responsiveness to evolving circumstances.

• Dedicated motivation to learn new skills & knowledge.

• Advanced computer skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to interface with various database programs.

• Familiar with ISO 14001, 45001 program management, Industrial Hygiene principles and equipment

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety policies, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedural manuals.

• Proficient technical writing and presentation skills.

• Experience in Project Management preferred.

• See and hear alarms and timers and follow verbal instructions

• Work in-person and in an industrial environment

• Maintain regular & reliable attendance

• Climb up and down stairs

• Must possess a valid driver's license

• Ability to travel to various facilities as position requires (15-20%)

• Self motivated and require lower level of supervision.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry

• Great benefits coverage that includes medical, dental, and vision

• Generous Paid Time Off policies

• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)

• Tuition assistance