Sr HSSE Excellence Manager

RWE•Austin, TX

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Sr HSSE Excellence Manager with a focus on RWEA’s Management System Cycle (MSC). This role is the owner of the HSSE Management System Cycle for RWEA. The position oversees the design, implementation, coordination, annual review, and continuous improvement of HSSE Management System enterprise-wide practices. The goal is to ensure risks are systematically identified, processes are prioritized and periodically reviewed, safeguards are effective, leadership meetings are routinely and effectively facilitated, the HSSE Plan is updated and frequently communicated, and HSSE Objectives are achieved through risk-based and data-driven management of HSSE activities. The individual must possess demonstrable knowledge, skills, experience, and interpersonal abilities directly related to the North American renewables energy industry and a motivation to promote the continual improvement of HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, and Environment).

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Occupational Safety and Health, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental, or a closely related field of study
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar role
Minimum 7 years’ experience in the field of Occupational Safety and Health or a closely related field
Minimum 7 years’ experience in North American energy, manufacturing, military, or similar field
Significant experience in HSSE, Operational Excellence, and/or risk management in energy or related industries
Demonstrated experience with HSSE/management systems, assurance programs, and leadership team engagement
Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, and change management skills
Ability to analyze HSSE performance and risk data and translate into clear priorities and plans
Demonstrated experience with providing cross-functional coaching on proper use of tools, version control practices, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
Knowledge and integration of Human and Organizational Performance
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
Project Management experience
Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Management Systems (e.g., ISO, ANSI)
Design, implementation, and continuous improvement of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Microsoft 365, Visio, Excel, Tableau, and Power BI
Extensive experience with Microsoft 365 (i.e., Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with Tableau, Power BI, and Azure
Demonstrated competency in the HSSE management discipline, particularly with administrative law, ‘IBR’ standards, and consensus standards related to HSSE
Implementation and management of Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Demonstrated competency in Project Management
Skills in preparing and presenting concise and accurate information to executive leadership, internal and external customers, stakeholders, etc., across the organization
Mathematical/statistical knowledge and affinity to work with numbers/statistics regularly
Proven 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 ability to work centrally. Manage multiple stakeholder expectations
Detail-oriented and consistently striving for high-quality results
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 25%
Strong interpersonal skills, with ability to manage customer relationships
Proven ability to empathize, build relationships, and effectively communicate with people from a diverse set of backgrounds
Is detail-oriented, has strong business acumen, and a sound understanding of business concepts
Demonstrated desire to learn about the Company and the renewables space

Nice To Haves

Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) preferred

Responsibilities

Oversees and maintains the RWEA HSSE Management System, ensuring it remains aligned with HSSE objectives, legal/HSSE requirements, and corporate standards
Owns and directs the Management System Cycle reviews, including: establish/validate objectives, conduct assessment, develop plan, execute & review for HSSE, ensuring it is applied rigorously and consistently across the organization
Develops OKRs to assess and evaluate risk
Oversees, coordinates, and leads the HSSE Plan in AirTable (or similar), ensuring clear milestones, accountabilities, and status tracking
Oversees and maintains RWEA’s HSSE Homepage (SharePoint)
Develops the RWEA HSSE Management System program, including annual review timing, schedule, and integration into the business planning cycle
Ensures HSSE objectives, metrics, and targets are set, validated, and cascaded to the organization in-line with enterprise objectives
Initiates and develops enterprise-wide process safety management (PSM) principles and framework
Coordinates and leads annual risk evaluations for HSSE focus areas (e.g. workforce safety and health, process safety/reliability, environment, security, & stakeholders) to develop and help to maintain an HSSE risk profile
Ensures systematic identification, assessment, prioritization, and documentation of HSSE risks across the organization
Coordinates assurance, risk management, and safeguard assurance activities so that safeguards are in place, functioning, and aligned with internal and external requirements
Uses assurance results and incident/performance data to identify gaps, prioritize improvement actions, and feed them into the MSC planning cycle
Monitors the effectiveness of HSSE plans, adjusts as needed, and supports the closure and verification of corrective actions
Promotes understanding of high-consequence HSSE risks and the critical safeguards that manage them; promotes workforce participation in risk identification and improvement
Develops, schedules, coordinates, and facilitates Leadership Team (LT) meetings for HSSE topics
Provides leadership team with clear risk profiles, assurance outcomes, HSSE performance trends, and prioritized HSSE plans for decision-making