ENERCON has been one of the technology leaders in the wind power sector for 40 years. As the first manufacturer of wind turbines, the company used a gearless drive concept that is a characteristic of all ENERCON wind turbines. ENERCON is also at the forefront in other areas, such as rotor blade design, control technology, grid connection technology, and, with its wide range of technological new developments, proves its innovative strength time and again.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

• University degree in engineering studies, e.g. as a safety engineer or safety technician, alternatively comparable professional qualifications and relevant professional experience in managerial positions in the area of occupational safety / HSE / ESH (ideally experience in the wind industry)
• Strong knowledge of the laws, regulations, technical rules and standards relevant to occupational safety
• Experience and enjoyment in a management role overseeing safety programs, including the ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, coordinate, analyze and develop
• Self-initiative and independent working style with ownership and accountability
• Ability to communicate to specific target groups (English skills are helpful)
• Strong hands-on mentality and willingness to travel as well as intercultural awareness

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated HSE Manager (m/f/d) to join our team, responsible for our project management (PM) of wind farms in one country or several countries in Central and North Europe (CNE).
The HSE Manager is authorized and expected to take the necessary measures to guarantee health, safety and environmental protection on our wind farm projects, in line with country regulations.
In detail, you will coordinate the external HSE consultancies involved in project management (PM), audit and track HSE implementation in the wind farm projects and report to the HSE Director on the performance and achieved level of implementation.
This high-profile position will provide coaching and guidance to the General Project Managers and teams and encourage them to develop and improve HSE standards in the wind farm projects.
The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of hazards on site, a strong interest in communication and collaboration with different departments – but most importantly a passion for all aspects of safety.

YOUR TASKS

• Supervise the implementation of ENERCON HSE processes in all projects in progress in the assigned country or geographical area
• Maintain open communication with the Project Director(s) and country teams to ensure alignment and to ensure consistent implementation of ENERCON HSE processes and local legal requirements
• Analyze HSE reports from the projects, gather and report data on HSE performance (metrics), plan execution and audit corrective actions and incidents
• Prepare communications (i.e. alerts) to disseminate incidents, lessons learned and best practices
• Coach and support the teams in creating a proactive HSE culture
• Perform regular site visits and coachings in the field
• Coordinate the external HSE service involved in project management