HSE Training Manager (m/f/d)

Nordex Group•Chicago, IA

58d•$95,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Training Manager, Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) is responsible for creating, executing, and overseeing Nordex USA HSE training programs. The role strengthens operational capability and safety performance by designing and delivering onboarding, technical, and leadership training aligned with regulatory, corporate, and client requirements. It promotes an HSE culture that rejects work-related injuries, illnesses, and environmental incidents and proactively identifies and mitigates risk across projects and operations. This hands-on leadership role partners closely with operations, site leadership, training and development, and HSE professionals to ensure training is practical, effective, and operationally relevant. The role develops and maintains enterprise HSE training programs and curricula, delivers instructor-led and blended learning, manages training calendars and compliance processes, maintains records, and evaluates training effectiveness. It also supports site and project training needs, verifies worker competency in field environments, and contributes to regional or global training standardization initiatives. The position requires passing a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to confirm the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position. The role requires fluency in spoken and understood English to communicate safety and job-related information, follow instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking colleagues. Pay is an exempt salary of $95,000–$105,000 USD, with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation depends on candidate-specific factors.

Requirements

At least 5 years of HSE experience, with at least 3 years focused on training programs.
Experience in renewable energy/oil and gas, wind turbine service, construction, utilities, or industrial/manufacturing environments.
OSHA 30 certification in Construction or General Industry.
First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor qualification.
Adult Learning / Instructional Design certification.
Strong knowledge of OSHA, ANSI Z359, NFPA 70E, CSA Group standards, and environmental regulations.
Continuing education and technical competency in rigging, fall protection, hazardous materials, confined space, air quality, electrical safety, and personal protective equipment.
Experience designing and implementing training programs that promote safety culture and reinforce operational processes, procedures, and reporting expectations.
Expertise in training development, adult learning methods, and competency assessment.
Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (LMS) and digital training tools.
Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, and flexible.
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner and safely perform the job functions and physical demands of the position.
Fluency in spoken and understood English for safety and job-related communication.
Commitment to following safety protocols and procedures, complying with safety regulations and company policies, identifying and mitigating hazards, and using applicable safety equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in occupational health and safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, Education/Training, or a related field.
Experience with GWO/IADC training programs.
OSHA-authorized Trainer.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and continuously improve enterprise HSE training programs, policies, and procedures.
Develop and maintain a comprehensive HSE training matrix for Construction, Service, Manufacturing, and Office roles.
Design and deliver instructor-led and blended learning programs, including storyboards, job aids, facilitator guides, participant materials, and assessments.
Develop HSE curricula aligned with operational workflows and business requirements, using internal and third-party resources such as online learning, video, interactive tools, and emerging technologies.
Collaborate with project and site HSE teams to maintain and update training content and align it with current field conditions.
Establish and manage a corporate safety training calendar aligned with operational priorities.
Lead, coordinate, and conduct safety meetings and regulatory compliance training, including OSHA, CSA, ANSI, NFPA 70E, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
Review and support project-specific safety orientations, HSE plans, and training programs.
Establish and enforce training compliance processes, recordkeeping standards, and routine audit practices.
Maintain accurate training records and documentation in compliance with regulatory, corporate, and customer contractual requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of environmental, health, and safety regulations and construction industry best practices.
Monitor industry trends and recommend innovative and engaging training solutions to improve learning effectiveness and performance outcomes.
Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of technical and safety training programs, such as GWO, Fall Protection, LOTO, Electrical Safety, Confined Space, and Hazard Communication.
Conduct skills assessments and verify worker competency in field environments.
Implement practical evaluations, scenario-based training, and periodic refresher programs.
Analyze training effectiveness, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
Participate in global or regional training standardization initiatives.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Promote and comply with safety protocols, regulations, and company policies; proactively identify and mitigate hazards; use applicable safety equipment; and communicate safety information effectively.