HSE Risk & Control Lead (m/f/d)

Vestas; Aarhus; Hybrid; DKK 673,000 - 972,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking a Senior Global HSE Systems & Risk professional to lead governance and management of critical risks across the organization. You will collaborate with senior leaders to drive risk reduction and ensure alignment with sustainability and safety standards.

The role focuses on developing HSE risk standards, governance practices, and external representation to uphold industry best practices, with travel and EU office presence as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Fluent ability in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the governance, development, and continuous improvement of Vestas' critical HSE risk framework, ensuring alignment with objectives and industry practice.
• Develop and implement risk standards, controls, and operational requirements, evaluating effectiveness and enabling improvements.
• Analyse complex and emerging risks, perform risk reviews, and translate technical concepts into practical business recommendations.
• Build business cases and value propositions to support investment decisions and risk reduction initiatives.
• Partner with regional and functional leaders to improve risk governance and promote collaboration across the organization.
• Engage and persuade stakeholders at all levels to secure alignment and deliver results.
• Represent Vestas in external forums and stakeholder engagements to align with high standards.

Skills

English fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Risk analysis

Strategic thinking

Coaching safety culture

Education

Degree in Occupational Health & Safety / Risk Management / Engineering

Job description

Aarhus N, Region Central Jutland, DK, 8200 Hamburg, HH, DE, 20097 Copenhagen S, Region Capital of Denmark, DK, 2300 Madrid, M, ES, 28033 Copenhagen, NY, US, 13626 Leça do Balio, Grande Porto, PT, 4465-671

Work experience: Specialist

Type of position: Full-Time

Job Family: Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Do you bring extensive HSE and risk experience and want to help shape safety on a global scale? Join Vestas' Global HSE Systems & Risk team and play a pivotal role in shaping the governance and management of critical risks in a prominent renewable energy company. This is a unique opportunity to partner with senior leaders, support strategic risk reduction initiatives, and help create a safer, more sustainable future on a global scale.
People & Culture > Global Health, Safety & Environment > Systems & Risk
You’ll support the ongoing development and governance of Vestas' global critical HSE risk framework, ensuring the effective management of significant and emerging risks across the business. You will develop risk standards, critical controls, and operational requirements, evaluate control effectiveness, and run complex risk reviews that support informed, risk-based decision-making. Partnering with regional and functional leaders, you will support strategic risk reduction initiatives, improve governance practices, and represent Vestas externally to ensure alignment with high standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

You will play a key part in Global Health, Safety & Environment. You will be responsible for:

• Oversee the governance, development, and continuous improvement of Vestas' critical HSE risk framework, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice
• Develop and implement critical risk standards, controls, and operational requirements, evaluating effectiveness and enabling continuous improvements that improve risk management outcomes
• Analyse complex and emerging risks, perform risk reviews, and provide technical knowledge that translates technical insights into practical business recommendations and risk-informed decision making
• Build compelling business cases and value propositions that support investment decisions, strategic priorities, and the delivery of critical risk reduction initiatives across the organization
• Partner with regional and functional leaders to improve risk governance, embed consistent risk management practices, and promote collaboration across a complex global business
• Engage, persuade, and motivate stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders, using effective communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills to secure alignment and deliver results
• Represent Vestas in external industry forums, working groups, and stakeholder engagements, leveraging strategic insight, commercial acumen, and industry best practice to enhance organizational capability and performance

Qualifications

We imagine you will hold the below qualifications or equal experience:

• Certifications in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management and complex incident investigations
• A degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
• Fluent ability in English, both written and spoken

Competencies

To do well in this role, we believe that you are:

• Effective stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills, with the ability to build alignment and secure buy-in across diverse functions, regions, and leadership levels
• Demonstrated ability to analyse complex risk issues, identify emerging risks, and translate technical concepts into practical business outcomes
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and problem-solving capability
• Ability to coach and support teams in developing an effective safety culture rather than simply enforcing safety rules

What we offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who support one another.

Additional information

Must be available to work from any EU based Vesta’s office, such as Aarhus, Copenhagen, Madrid, Hamburg, or Porto 2 times a week.

This position requires approximately 10 days of travel year.

Please be advised to apply on or before 08/10/2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring.

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.