Manager, HSSE

Vena Group•Norfolk, VA

About The Position

The HSSE Manager is responsible for providing independent, package-level HSSE leadership, governance and execution oversight for assigned package within the Taean Offshore Wind Project (TWP). Operating in a highly complex offshore environment, the role manages HSSE risks arising from marine operations, offshore lifting, vessel interfaces, SIMOPS and cable installation, where activities are highly interdependent and execution conditions are dynamic. Offshore wind HSSE management requires advanced judgement, directive authority, and real-time decision-making to manage interfaces between multiple contractors, packages, and regulatory requirements. The HSSE manager develops, adapts, and drives package-specific, risk-based HSSE strategies, addressing offshore hazards and execution constraints while ensuring alignment with Vena Group HSSE framework, JV requirements, and Korean regulatory obligations. Acting as the HSSE authority for assigned packages, the role leads HSSE governance across the full contractor lifecycle—from tender evaluation and onboarding through offshore execution and operational readiness. The position reviews, challenges, and endorses key contractor HSSE deliverables, validates package-specific risk controls, and provides execution-critical recommendations on contractor readiness, mobilization, and high-risk activities in accordance with defined escalation and approval frameworks. Working as a peer-level partner within package leadership, the role provides directive HSSE input that directly influences contractor selection, execution sequencing, schedule assurance, and safe offshore operations through independent professional judgement. The role requires authoritative and cross-cultural communication and influencing capability to align multinational contractors and internal stakeholders, resolve competing priorities between safety, schedule, and constructability, and ensure consistent HSSE expectations across assigned scopes. Operating within a rapidly evolving offshore wind industry, the role is required to design and implement project and package-specific HSSE solutions where established standards may be limited or insufficient. This includes developing new HSSE approaches for offshore safe access methods, adapting controls to offshore constraints, and leveraging digital tools, data, and lessons learned to enhance risk visibility and execution reliability. Lessons learned and HSSE performance outcomes from assigned packages are captured and shared with project and regional HSSE teams, contributing to continuous improvement and supporting the evolution of Vena Group and regional HSSE standards and practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Safety, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Recognized HSSE qualification (e.g., Industrial Safety Engineer or equivalent)
Auditor qualification (ISO 45001/14001)
Minimum 10 years of HSSE experience in offshore wind, onshore wind, oil & gas, marine construction, heavy industry, or equivalent high-risk sectors, including substantial contractor management and site leadership
Proven record of leading HSSE through procurement / contracting phases (pre-qualification, tender evaluation, contractor HSSE requirements) and execution across multiple packages
Prior Project HSSE Manager experience in dealing with various stakeholders like client, partner, contractor and subcontractor, and in facilitating project HSSE matters
Strong communication and engagement skills for developing HSSE culture across projects
Strong knowledge of local HSSE laws and regulations particularly on K-OSHA, SAPA and other construction related laws
Technical HSSE knowledge and management skill – review work method statement, HAZID, lifting plan with drawing, HSSE plan, design safety, offshore vessel safety, risk prevention plan, etc.
Solid knowledge of operational HSSE management and requirement as per international and national regulation e.g., IOGP, KOSHA guide, G+, etc.
Excellent reporting skill in English and Korean
Good presentation skills & deep understanding on incident investigation