Sr HSSE Operations & Project Execution Associate

Role Responsibilities

• Promotes and ensures the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and subcontractors when working on RWE Americas facilities and projects
• Drives continuous improvement in HSSE within all operations, project execution, and functional departments of the company
• Frequently travels to facilities and projects within assigned region; greater than 50% of time; company vehicle
• Conducts investigations, prepares & submits reports and updates to KPA Flex system
• Partners with Operations, Project Execution, and Engineering on the development of Corrective Actions for incidents and events through closure
• Maintains, monitors and reports HSSE performance metrics, statistics, records and injury reports (OSHA 300) in a timely manner, using automated record-keeping systems for assigned region
• Performs and documents Wind/Solar/Battery Operations, Project execution audits, inspections, and technical assessments / observations
• Led the implementation and monitoring of HSSE programs across a portfolio of sites within a designated region or technology type
• Delivers HSSE training on topics such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, working at heights, and hazard communication
• Actively participates in Operation, Project Execution, Project Development, and Engineering meetings

Job Requirements and Experiences

• An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field, is required
• A minimum of 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable; other factors will be taken into consideration
• A minimum of 3 years of EHS experience applicable to operations, maintenance, and/or construction of power generation and related facilities (Wind/Solar/Battery)
• Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations is desirable
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, project implementation, and safety platforms
• Effectively engages peers from all levels of the organization to achieve a common vision, goals, and objectives for a safe working environment
• Performance orientation: Self-motivated to drive the business, increase performance, and deliver results
• Tactical and strategic thinking: Push boundaries to achieve goals, utilizing resources in a matrix organization to deliver a safe workplace
• Continuous improvement: innovative, identifies best practices and lessons learned to propel the organization
• Integration management: Ability to lead teams
• Working together: Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams both internally and externally
• Communication skills: Ability to effectively communicate internally & externally within the chain of command and within his/her level of authority
• Open mindset: able to learn and act on feedback
• Hands-on mentality: Actively involving him-/herself, pragmatic and fact-focused attitude
• Understanding of regulatory framework in different jurisdictions/markets
• Understanding of regulatory decision-making procedures
• Understanding of business model, regulatory, and technical developments, as well as potential implications
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically as needed to effectively perform the job
• Languages: English mandatory, additional languages an advantage