Manager, HSSE Operations & Project Execution

RWE•Town of Wayland, VA

1d•$130,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, HSSE Operations & Project Execution leads health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) support for an assigned region, covering projects in development, active construction sites, and operating assets. It manages a team of direct reports, rolls out HSSE management systems, processes, and programs, and keeps the company compliant with environmental and regulatory requirements. Working daily with Operations management and Project Execution teams, the role drives departmental KPIs, implements best practices and lessons learned, and guides the team through investigations and root cause analysis. The role works independently to meet HSSE goals, is responsible for the safety of the team and business partners, and ensures direct reports produce daily, weekly, and monthly activity and non-conformance reports.

Requirements

An Associate's degree or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field preferred
Professional certifications preferred
A minimum of 8 years of experience in lieu of degree is acceptable; other factors will be taken into consideration
A minimum of 5 years of HSSE experience applicable to operations, maintenance and/or construction of power generation and related facilities (Wind/Solar/Battery)
Experience managing HSSE professionals required
Working knowledge of federal OSHA and EPA, state OSHA/EPA and labor standards for General and Construction industries, as well as the general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations desirable
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, project implementation, 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
English mandatory, additional languages an advantage

Responsibilities

Manages team to promote and ensure the health and safety of all employees, contractors, and subcontractors when working on RWECE facilities and projects
Drives continuous improvement in HSSE within all operations, project execution, and functional departments of the company
Frequent travel to facilities and projects within assigned region
Reviews to ensure quality investigations, prepares & submits reports and updates to the KPA Flex system
Partners with Operations, Project Execution, and Engineering on the development of CAPA 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
Actively participates in Operations, Project Execution, Project Development, and Engineering meetings
Responds promptly to corporate HSSE requirements