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Professional II, HSE-Remote

Vestas
paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, Texas, Austin
Jun 20, 2025

At Vestas we are powered by the mission of changing the world. And to create a sustainable future, we are building a team of motivated visionaries. Would you like to join us?


This is a great opportunity to join the growing wind industry. Vestas is the world's largest wind turbine manufacturing company with significant operations in the United States.


HSE Professional II


The HSE department at Vestas ensures compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations across corporate and field operations. It focuses on promoting a strong safety culture, preventing injuries, and implementing programs like TapRoot and ISO standards. The team supports incident investigations, risk mitigation, and provides training to build safety capability across the organization. This role requires travel up to 50%.


Responsibilities:




  • Coordinates and implements the HSE projectspecific plans for start-up. Monitors progress on completion of the site-specific plan.






  • Supports project management and provides professional coaching and review of incident investigations and corrective actions through 5 Why and TapRoot incident investigation methods.






  • Oversees the management of work-related injuries






  • Interacts externally with authorities as necessary






  • Responsible for environmental support to regional Vestas locations.






  • Promote the adoption of QSE programs to reduce injuries across the Vestas locations, with a high focus on soft tissue injury prevention






  • Build organization capability by providing QSE training and development of QSE






  • Oversee the investigation of incidents and accidents to identify the underlying causes and formulate corrective and preventive measures






  • Support line management with the Incident Management System (IMS) to ensure timely investigation and closure of all applicable incidents






  • Maintains current knowledge of QSE industry best practices and technological developments and equipment to remain up-to-date on related systems, devices and techniques designed to eliminate or minimize associated risks. Keeps current on regulatory requirements pertaining to QSE for assigned region.






  • Attend Weekly Corr Svcs Safety Meetings






  • Assist in investigations






  • Provide Monthly Training as assigned to techs and Managers






  • Attend and assist with HSE related scope during project Kickoffs






  • Conduct Safety Leadership Audits






  • Facilitate the implementation of new HSE initiatives




Qualifications:




  • Bachelors' degree in Environmental Management, Industrial Health & Safety, or related equivalent






  • Minimum 3 years' work experience in general industry, industrial and construction environmental, or health & safety






  • Experience in cultural change and behavior-based safety programs, QSE programs and policies across multiple jurisdictions






  • Direct experience with wind industry operations






  • Ability to interact with senior leadership, other departments, and with vendors and customers






  • Experience in applying international EHS standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001 and ISO 45001) across business units and geographies.






  • Experience with TapRoot or other root cause analysis process.






  • Experience with ergonomics, behavioral safety and a safety culture program is desired.






  • Basic understanding of mechanical, electric and hydraulic systems






  • Experience with cranes, lifting and rigging, safety management systems, control of hazardous energy, confined space requirements, work at heights, and soft tissue injury prevention






  • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and/or Canada without company sponsorship






  • Computer skills necessary include Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SharePoint and basic skills in SAP






  • Proficient working remotely with little to no supervision






  • Ability to audit, manage global and local standards, have basic knowledge of manufacturing and system function




Competencies:




  • Ability to occasionally climb stairs and ladders 60-125 meters in height, in order to access work area.






  • Ability to occasionally lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 50 lbs. in weight.






  • Ability to occasionally walk, stand, look up/down, balance, stoop, turn, kneel, and bend






  • Ability to occasionally grip and manually manipulate, often with repetitive motion, items such as, but not limited to, hand tools and turbine parts.






  • Comfort occasionally working in confined spaces and at heights over 100 meters.






  • Ability to complete all training courses, including controlled descent






  • Ability to hear and see, including the ability to perceive depth and distinguish colors, sufficient to perform job functions and use close range radios.






  • Able to work in demanding physical and inclement weather conditions.






  • Comfort working remotely in a Turbine as part of a team with limited supervisory interaction.




What We Offer:


We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.




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






  • Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision






  • Generous Paid Time Off policies






  • Great401(k) plan (with employer match)






  • Tuition assistance



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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry's global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.

Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field.

With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution - today, tomorrow, and far into the future.

Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity.

To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.


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