Sr HSSE Operations & Project Execution Associate

RWE

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr HSSE Operations & Project Execution Associate is responsible for ensuring the Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) integrity of all colleagues and business partners by supporting the implementation and maintenance of HSSE management systems, processes, and programs across projects under development, execution sites, and operations. Ensures compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements while applying HSSE best practices and lessons learned. Facilitates investigations and root cause analyses, manages and reports daily, weekly, and monthly activities and non-conformances within HSSE systems, and operates independently with integrity and efficiency to achieve departmental KPIs, targets, and broader HSSE objectives.

Requirements

An Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field, is required
A minimum of 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable; other factors will be taken into consideration
A minimum of 3 years of EHS experience applicable to operations, maintenance, and/or construction of power generation and related facilities (Wind/Solar/Battery)
Working knowledge of federal OSHA and EPA, state OSHA/EPA, CPUC, and labor standards for General and Construction industries, as well as the general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, project implementation, and 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

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications preferred
Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations is desirable

Responsibilities

Promotes and ensures 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
Frequently travels to facilities and projects within assigned region; greater than 50% of time; company vehicle
Conducts investigations, prepares & submits reports and updates to KPA Flex system
Partners with Operations, Project Execution, and Engineering on the development of Corrective Actions 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
Leads the implementation and monitoring of HSSE programs across a portfolio of sites within a designated region or technology type.
Delivers HSSE training on topics such as lockout/tagout, confined space entry, working at heights, and hazard communication.
Actively participates in Operation, Project Execution, Project Development, and Engineering meetings