HSSE Field Lead: Safety, Compliance & Project Execution

RWE; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr HSSE Project Execution Associate to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction, development, and operation sites in the US. The role emphasizes HSSE program implementation, investigations, and KPI-driven performance with substantial travel.

You will coordinate contractor HSSE metrics, lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams, and deliver HSSE training across projects while ensuring regulatory alignment and safety

Qualifications

• An associate’s degree, or a bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, and/or Environmental Science, or a related field, is required
• A professional certification is preferred
• 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 HSSE experience applicable to operations, maintenance, and/or construction of power generation and related facilities (Wind/Solar/Battery) is required
• Working knowledge of federal OSHA and EPA, state OSHA/EPA, and labor standards for General and Construction industries, as well as the general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene
• Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations is desirableProficiency 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
• Languages: English mandatory, additional languages an advantage

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
• Coordinates the collection and accuracy of contractor man-hours
• Frequently travels to facilities and projects within the assigned region; greater than 50% of the time
• Conducts investigations, prepares & submits reports and updates to the 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 the 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 Operations, Project Execution, Project Development, and Engineering meetings

Skills

HSSE management

Root cause analysis

Contractor HSSE performance

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel willingness

MS Office proficiency

Education

Associate/Bachelor in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, Environmental Science

Professional certification

Experience in lieu of degree acceptable

Tools

MS Office Suite

Safety platforms

KPA Flex system

Job description

RWE Americas, LLC is seeking a Sr HSSE Project Execution Associate to oversee health, safety, and environmental compliance across construction, development, and operation sites in the US. The role emphasizes HSSE program implementation, investigations, and KPI-driven performance with substantial travel.

You will coordinate contractor HSSE metrics, lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams, and deliver HSSE training across projects while ensuring regulatory alignment and safety