Operational HSE Specialist

Muehlhan Wind Service•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

The Operational HSE Specialist implements, monitors, and improves HSEQ practices across projects or business units. The role ensures compliance with legislation, client requirements, and internal standards while leading inspections, audits, and training initiatives. The Specialist contributes to risk identification, incident investigations, and preventive measures, supporting occupational safety and environmental management objectives. By providing technical guidance, the role promotes a strong safety culture, supports operational compliance, and drives proactive efforts to reduce risks and improve HSEQ performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two or more years of experience in workplace safety, construction, manufacturing, or a related field.
Ability to travel domestically up to 50% of the time.
Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record (MVR).
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and in confined spaces.
Ability to work safely at heights exceeding 100 feet.
Visual ability sufficient to perform job duties, including depth perception, peripheral vision, and color recognition.
Ability to climb wind turbine towers while carrying tools and equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, and move equipment, parts, and tools weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including climbing, bending, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
Experience with HSEQ performance management and risk assessment.
Knowledge of HSE regulations and ISO standards.
Experience with incident investigation methodologies.
Experience collaborating and supporting team activities.
Strong communication, adaptability, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Understanding of business and project lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

Develop and validate RAMS, permits, and risk assessments.
Conduct site inspections and compliance checks.
Record, investigate, and analyse occupational and environmental incidents.
Support HSEQ training programs and behavioral-based safety initiatives.
Monitor PPE and CPE maintenance and compliance.
Ensure operational and environmental compliance.
Implement corrective and preventive actions arising from audits and inspections.
Support emergency preparedness, rescue setups, and safety drills.