Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional II-Remote

Vestas • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Remote

About The Position

As an Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Professional II, you will play a pivotal role in protecting the technicians and crews who build North America’s clean energy infrastructure. You’ll partner closely with a dedicated team of safety professionals across multiple Vestas construction sites, driving a proactive safety culture built on trust, teamwork, and technical excellence. Your work ensures that every technician and contractor goes home safe while helping shape innovative approaches to hazard mitigation in the wind industry. If you thrive in the field, enjoy solving real‑world safety challenges, and are energized by coaching and developing others, this role puts you at the heart of meaningful, high‑impact work.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the wind industry, construction, or another heavy industrial environment in an HSE role.
• Professional HSE certification (CSP, ASP, CRSP, GSP, SMS).
• Demonstrated ability to shape safety culture, including experience with behavior‑based safety, soft‑tissue injury prevention, and multi‑jurisdiction HSE programs.
• Skilled in communication, presentations, and coaching, able to engage and align senior leaders, site teams, and external stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of international HSE standards (ISO 14001, ISO 9001, ISO 45001) and their application across business units.
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies such as TapRoot, 5‑Why, or equivalent.
• Familiarity with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems; cranes and rigging; hazardous energy control; confined space requirements; and work‑at‑heights protocols.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint, and basic SAP functionality.
• Comfortable working remotely with minimal supervision while staying engaged with field teams.

Responsibilities

• Champion the Vestas Safe System of Work by guiding site teams, contractors, and HSE personnel in consistent application of safety processes across multiple construction locations.
• Lead and coach high‑quality incident investigations using methods such as 5‑Why and TapRoot to uncover root causes and implement long‑lasting corrective actions.
• Support injury management efforts and partner with regional sites to ensure timely reporting, response, and ongoing improvement in injury prevention—especially in soft‑tissue and high‑risk activities.
• Conduct engaging field audits and inspections that help sites see risk through a new lens, reinforcing proactive safety behaviors and continuous improvement.
• Develop safety culture by training and mentoring HSE Coordinators, building the knowledge, confidence, and safety leadership capacity across your region.
• Collaborate with construction and service operations teams to align safety expectations, support planning, and represent HSE in customer meetings and regulatory interactions.
• Support environmental programs across regional locations by ensuring compliance, identifying risks, and encouraging responsible stewardship practices.
• Oversee HSE readiness for new site startups and transitions, ensuring safe, efficient mobilization as Vestas expands.
• Keep up with industry best practices and regulations, introducing innovative safety approaches and ideas to the team.
• Act as a reliable, independent safety advisor who can work remotely and travel to sites up to 60% of the time while maintaining clear communication and solid working relationships.

Benefits

• 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
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level