Senior HSSE Excellence Associate

RWE•Austin, TX

About The Position

The Senior HSSE Excellence Associate will implement and lead the RWE HSSE assurance program(s) across RWE. The role will work cross-functionally with contractors, operations, and project execution teams to evaluate currently established management systems, tools, and processes. This role will ensure continuous improvement across the RWE fleet and ensure HSSE expectations are met , are effective, and sustainable. The role will regularly involve the review, improvement, communication, and continuous enhancement of HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental) continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing policies, programs, curricula, courses, and competency verification. It is the responsibility of this role to ensure critical program elements align with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The individual in this role must possess and demonstrate knowledge, skills, experience, discernment, and interpersonal abilities directly related to [1] the North American energy industry, and the continual improvement of HSSE (Health, Safety, Environmental Protection & Physical Security). This individual must be able to review HSSE standards and compare them to various documents and programs, and demonstrate skills to determine compliance. The intended individual must be a team player with an emphasis on continuous improvement. They must be open-minded to different ways of working and able to discern compliance with both internal and external standards and regulations. The desired individual should have a high level of understanding of an industrial setting, preferably that of a power generation facility. The individual must be able to recognize personal hazards, be clear in their communication, and confident in their ability and responsibility to Stop Work!

Requirements

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental, Industrial Hygiene, or a closely related field of study
A minimum of 3 years of experience in the power generation industry or similar.
Professional certifications preferred, i.e., CHSO, OHST, ASP, etc.
An Associate's or Bachelor's degree or minimum 3 years’ experience in the HSSE-related field preferred
Occupational/Construction Hygiene Safety Technician (OHST/CHST) Associate Safety Professional (ASP), preferred
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related field
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in North American energy, manufacturing, military, or a similar field
Extensive experience in conducting management system reviews with a focus on organizational learning
Demonstrated competency in leading personnel on how to conduct learning teams
Understanding of organization structure, including relevant goals, targets, and objectives
Design, implementation, and continual improvement of HSSE Management Systems (e.g., ANSI Z10, ISO 45001)
Skills in preparing and presenting concise and accurate information to executive leadership, internal and external customers, stakeholders, etc., across the organization
Occupational Health & Safety or Environmental Protection
Certificate preferred in implementation and continuous improvement of Management Systems (e.g., ISO, ANSI)
Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Familiarization with Tableau, Power BI, and Azure preferred
Demonstrated competency in the HSSE management discipline, particularly with administrative lawand consensus standards related to HSSE
Implementation and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Demonstrates strong communication skills and confidence in applying and articulating their knowledge.
Possesses the ability to recognize and evaluate multiple stakeholder approaches to meeting the minimum intent of internal standards
Shows a proactive eagerness for continuous self-development, as well as for advancing the industry and contributing to the growth and success of the company
Eagerness to continuously improve oneself regarding skills, knowledge, and abilities
Ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Independent problem-solving skills and ability to influence stakeholders in order to gain a desired result
Strong initiative and self-confidence to find solutions and solve problems independently
Reliable and systematic manner of working, customer orientation, resilience, and being able to work centrally while managing multiple stakeholder expectations
Detail-oriented and consistently striving for high-quality results
Responds well to direction, is easy to challenge and develop, and is coachable
Ability to work independently, collaboratively via technology, as well as in-person at various locations across the North American regions
Ability to travel up to 50%

Responsibilities

Manages the implementation of organizational learning through the Assurance Review process that promotes continual improvement in HSSE performance
Leads Assurance Review teams to ensure compliance with RWE HSSE-related expectations
Owns working knowledge of continuous improvement, including related International Standards Organization (ISO) or equivalent standards
Demonstrates ability to promote RWE Assurance Review programs through onsite reviews and management reviews
Ensures related Assurance Review plans are developed and strictly followed to ensure the effectiveness of the program
Provides guidance on corrective and preventative actions related to gaps identified as part of HSSE Assurance Reviews
Tracks and ensures quality corrective actions are implemented and closed utilizing RWE digital tools
Provides technical assistance in RWE digital tools, including incident reporting, observation, contractor management, and HAZCOM
Demonstrates ability to discern and identify gaps between RWE programs and applicable regulations and industry standards
Demonstrates ability to interpret RWE standards and compare them to the implementation thereof at RWE sites
Encourages collaboration among teams to identify trends and recommend improvements
Provides support to ensure understanding and adherence to program objectives across the organization
Promotes Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) principles within the organization
Serves as a subject matter expert for internal clients (Development, Construction, Operations) on regulatory requirements