HSE Officer

Vestas; Goleniów; On-site; PLN 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas is seeking an HSE Officer to strengthen our Health, Safety & Environment team at our manufacturing site in Poland. You will develop and maintain HSE programs, perform risk assessments, lead investigations, deliver training, and support sustainability initiatives to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

You’ll collaborate with production and support functions to promote a proactive safety culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure regulatory compliance with ISO 45001 and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field (HSE, EHS, Eng).
• Solid knowledge of occupational safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Experience with risk assessments, audits, investigations, and inspections.
• Experience delivering safety training and engaging employees at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE programs to ensure compliance with legal and company requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards.
• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Deliver HSE training, coaching, and awareness initiatives to improve safety practices.
• Monitor environmental performance, waste management, and sustainability compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety and operational performance.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Risk assessment

Incident investigations

Safety training

English communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety

Environmental Engineering

Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

HSE management systems

Job description

Technology & Operations > Manufacturing & Engineering

Are you interested in creating a safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplace? We are looking for an HSE Officerto join our team and play a key role in improving health, safety, and environmental excellence across our manufacturing operations.

TheHealth, Safety & Environment (HSE) Departmentis responsible for ensuring a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace within wind turbine blade manufacturing. Working closely with production and support functions, the team promotes an effective safety culture, manages risks, ensures regulatory compliance, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain HSE programs to ensure compliance with legal and company requirements


• Conduct risk assessments, workplace inspections, and safety audits to identify and mitigate hazards


• Lead incident and near-miss investigations, implementing effective corrective and preventive actions


• Deliver HSE training, coaching, and awareness initiatives to improve safety practices


• Monitor environmental performance, waste management, and sustainability compliance


• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve workplace safety and operational performance


• Support continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Engineering, or a related field


• Min. 3 years of experience in an HSE/EHS role within manufacturing, industrial, renewable energy, or other high-risk environments


• Solid knowledge of occupational safety regulations, environmental compliance, and risk management practices


• Experience conducting risk assessments, incident investigations, audits, and workplace inspections


• Experience delivering safety training and engaging employees at all organizational levels


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE management systems, with solid analytical and reporting skills


• Communicating level of English, both written and spoken


• Ability to guide teams and collaborate across functions to support a proactive safety culture


• Solid communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration across departments


• Well-developed analytical and problem‑solving abilities, including root cause analysis and risk assessment


• High level of initiative, accountability, and ability to manage time effectively


• Solid organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time


• Commitment to operational excellence, environmental sustainability, and ISO 45001 / ISO 14001 principles


• A continuous improvement mindset and a practical approach to creating positive change.

What we offer

We offer the opportunity to join a global provider of sustainable energy solutions and work as part of a highly motivated and collaborative team. You will have the chance to work and interact with colleagues locally and across the globe, while receiving the training and support needed for your professional and personal development, along with the tools required to perform your role effectively.

Additional information

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.

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.