Sr HSSE Excellence Associate

RWE Americas seeks a highly motivated and experienced Sr HSSE Excellence Associate responsible for HSSE contractor management and performance with a strong focus on contractor management, onboarding, and cross-functional integration. This role ensures that contractors, vendors, and suppliers are effectively onboarded and consistently operate in alignment with RWEA’s HSSE standards, regulatory requirements, and environmental stewardship expectations.

About the role

The position plays a critical role in partnering with multiple stakeholder teams within RWEA to enable safe, efficient, and compliant evaluation, execution, and performance monitoring regarding contracted labor across all phases of work. Additionally, the role contributes to the continuous improvement of HSSE systems by integrating contractor performance, company processes, and organizational learning into broader HSSE strategies.

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

Responsibilities

• Manages the process for contractor onboarding through RWE processes that promote continual improvement in HSSE performance at RWE sites.
• Leads contractor performance review teams to ensure compliance with contract requirements as well as state and federal requirements.
• Utilizes multiple software products to continuously innovate how RWE executes, monitors, and provides real-time and recurring feedback to RWE stakeholders.
• Promotes RWE HSSE and stakeholder interest through contractor evaluation via structured analysis and onsite reviews with contractors.
• Provides assistance and review of contractor-related incidents and Root-Cause Analysis (RCA) reports performed by contractors and provides structured feedback and analysis.
• Provides guidance on corrective and preventative actions related to gaps identified as part of HSSE incident reports.
• Tracks and ensures that contractor 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.
• Discerns and identifies gaps between contractor programs and applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Interprets contractor standards and service contracts in comparison 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.

Requirements

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree or minimum 3 years’ experience in an analytical and/or HSSE-related field preferred.
• Occupational/Construction Hygiene Safety Technician (OHST/CHST) or Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in the power generation industry or similar.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CHSO, OHST, ASP).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the field of Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in North American energy, manufacturing, military, or similar field.
• Understanding of Root Cause Analysis and standard OSHA reporting requirements.
• Skills in preparing and presenting concise and accurate information to executive leadership, internal and external customers, stakeholders, etc.
• Experience with Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Protection.
• Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Familiarity with Tableau, Power BI, and Azure preferred.
• Demonstrated competency in the HSSE management discipline, particularly with administrative law and consensus standards related to HSSE.
• Implementation and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS).

Skills

• Strong communication skills and confidence in applying and articulating knowledge.
• Applies internal policies and procedures with minimal supervision.
• Identifies data inconsistencies and proposes basic process improvements.
• Leads root cause discussions for system or reporting errors.
• Recognizes and evaluates multiple stakeholder approaches to meeting the minimum intent of internal standards.
• Coordinates across teams to resolve documentation, data, and system needs.
• Leads small workshops or governance training sessions.
• Manages small projects and documentation portfolios independently.
• Supports tool configurations and reporting enhancements.
• Proactive eagerness for continuous self-development and advancing the industry.
• Ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Independent problem-solving skills and ability to influence stakeholders to gain desired results.
• Strong initiative and self-confidence to find solutions and solve problems independently.
• Reliable and systematic manner of working, customer orientation, resilience, and ability to manage 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, and in-person at various locations across North American regions.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Work Environment

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

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. RWE Americas is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education Assistance
• Parental Leave
• Paid time off and Holidays
• Eligible employees also participate in short-term incentives, in addition to salary.