HSE Programmer Manager - West Branch, IA or Chicago,IL (m/f/d)

Position Summary

The role of HSE Programmer Manager directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the HSE Program Manager, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing digital tools, software solutions, automations, and data systems that support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This role bridges HSE operations with technology by creating applications, dashboards, analytics, and workflow automations that improve compliance, reporting accuracy, and decision-making across the organization.

What You’ll Do

• Develop custom HSE applications, scripts, and digital workflows (e.g., incident reporting, inspection forms, audit tools).
• Build and maintain automation using platforms like Power Automate, SharePoint, Power Apps, or internal systems.
• Support HSE databases, ensuring data structure integrity and efficient performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement improvements.
• Build dashboards and reports (Power BI, or internal tools) that visualize key HSE metrics (TRIR, LTIFR, near misses, hazard reports, leading indicators).
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Support integration between HSE systems and HR, operations, or contractor platforms (e.g., ISNetworld).
• Manage user access, permissions, and configuration settings within HSE software tools.
• Support compliance tracking for OSHA/CSA reporting and environmental requirements.
• Work with HSE Managers, field teams, and operations to gather requirements for new tools or system enhancements.
• Participate in the development and rollout of digital training modules.
• Support major projects by creating digital tools for risk assessments, JSEAs, LOTO libraries, and high-risk task workflows.
• Ensure HSE digital tools follow IT and cybersecurity protocols.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

What You Have

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years programming experience or digital system administration.
• Experience working with HSE teams or in industrial safety settings (preferred).
• Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI.
• Experience with HSE software (Incident Management, Intelex, SAP EHS, etc.).
• Must possess the ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change, and deliver results.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team-building skills within a rapidly growing environment.
• Must be capable of positively influencing the management team when necessary.
• Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, and flexible are essential characteristics.
• (Not mandatory but highly preferred)
• Understanding of OSHA/CSA reporting
• Incident investigation workflows
• Basic risk management concepts

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.
• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurable.

Pay

The pay for this role is exempt at $75K - $93K USD salary with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
• Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Student Debt Repayment
• Tuition Reimbursement

Additional Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Parental Leave
• Calm Subscription
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Accident Insurance
• Legal Plans
• Spot Pet Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• And much more…

Equal Opportunity

Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DEI

We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE