Senior EHS Specialist – Wind Energy Safety Leader

Deutsche-Windtechnik-Ag; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Training programs

Job summary

DeutscheWindtechnik in the United States is seeking an EHS Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture across projects. The role emphasizes inspections, site safety plans, and the standardization of safety protocols to protect personnel and enhance performance.

You will lead training, drive EHS initiatives, and collaborate with HR, Training, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet compliance objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a similar EHS position.
• Valid Driver's License.
• Proven experience in EHS roles, including field inspections, risk assessments, and incident investigation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead training sessions and drive EHS initiatives.
• Competency in maintaining and analyzing safety performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Implement and uphold EHS policies and procedures aimed at minimizing risks to personnel.
• Support and execute project-specific site safety plans to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards.
• Identify and mitigate unsafe conditions by leveraging feedback through the Voice of the Team (VOT) employee observation process.
• Maintain accountability for the EHS 5 Star KPI function, ensuring timely resolution of hazards and adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Human Resources, Training, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain, to further compliance objectives.
• Manage cases involving injured workers, supporting the return-to-work process in alignment with established company protocols.
• Support EHS training plans and expand initiatives accordingly.
• Help build a culture where safety, accountability, and continuous improvement are shared responsibilities.
• Lead and participate in incident investigations to identify root causes to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor lessons learned, track EHS performance metrics, and support operations with the execution of preventive and corrective actions.
• Interface with clients and customers to address EHS improvements and initiatives.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Training leadership

Risk assessment

Field inspections

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

ROAR system

Job description

DeutscheWindtechnik in the United States is seeking an EHS Specialist to ensure regulatory compliance and foster a strong safety culture across projects. The role emphasizes inspections, site safety plans, and the standardization of safety protocols to protect personnel and enhance performance.

You will lead training, drive EHS initiatives, and collaborate with HR, Training, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain to meet compliance objectives.