Senior HSE Leader – Offshore Wind O&M

Skybornrenewables; Deutschland; Hybrid; USD 81,272 - 104,493; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of vacation

Company bicycle leasing

Further education opportunities

Subsidized company pension plan

Job summary

Skybornrenewables is seeking a Senior HSE Manager to lead HSE management for O&M activities in offshore wind projects. This role involves compliance, risk management, and culture development within a dynamic international environment.

The ideal candidate will have several years of HSE management experience, relevant qualifications, and be fluent in English and German. Benefits include 30 vacation days, mobile working, and supportive company culture with opportunities for further development.

Qualifications

• Several years of HSE management experience in offshore wind or oil & gas.
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualification required.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and international HSE best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve the HSE management system across O&M activities.
• Develop and monitor HSE plans, objectives, and performance initiatives.
• Act as the primary HSE advisor and liaison for O&M leadership.

Skills

HSE management experience

Environmental management experience

Fluency in English and German

HSE qualifications (NEBOSH, IOSH)

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technical, or Management

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

HAZOP

FMEA

Job description

Offshore wind energy - the pillar of our future energy supply!

Skyborn Renewables is a pioneer and leading offshore wind developer and operator with more than 20 years’ experience and a track record of approx. 7 GW developed around the globe to date. The competencies of our 400 employees cover the entire offshore wind value chain, including greenfield development, engineering and design, procurement, financing, construction management and asset management.

Do you want to make a difference? To advance the energy transition in an international and growing business field? Skyborn Renewables offers you the opportunity to do so.

With us, you can expect a dynamic environment with committed employees as well as the opportunity to break new ground and expand your skills.

Become a part of our friendly team at our location in Bremen orHamburgas a

Senior HSE Manager (all genders)

• Lead and continuously improve the HSE management system across O&M activities, ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, lender, ISO 45001/14001, IFC Performance Standards, and Equator Principles requirements
• Develop, implement, and monitor O&M HSE plans, objectives, KPIs, budgets, reporting processes, and performance improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary HSE advisor and liaison for O&M leadership, contractors, authorities, and external stakeholders
• Drive a strong HSE culture through leadership, training, behavioural change initiatives, competency development, and workforce engagement
• Lead HSE risk management activities, including hazard identification, risk assessments, contractor assurance, incident investigations, and corrective actions
• Conduct HSE audits, inspections, monitoring, and performance reporting, ensuring effective implementation of preventive and improvement measures
• Support ESG initiatives, promote best practices, and identify opportunities to improve environmental, social, and governance performance across O&M operations
• Exercise stop-work authority where necessary to prevent unacceptable health, safety, or environmental risks

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Technical, or Management disciplines
• Several years’ HSE management experience and extensive environmental management experience in offshore wind, oil & gas, or major infrastructure O&M projects
• NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent HSE qualification; offshore medical certification required
• Preferred SiFa and/or SiGeKo certification
• Strong knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, IFC Performance Standards, Equator Principles, and international HSE best practices (e.g., G+, GWO)
• Competence in HSE risk assessment and incident investigation methodologies (e.g., HAZOP, FMEA, Bowtie, TapRooT), with IRCA Internal Auditor qualification
• Technical expertise in one or more areas: electrical systems, heavy lifting, marine operations, DROPS, SIMOPS, and LOTO
• Strong project management, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills, with experience working in diverse international teams and fluency in English and German
• Permanent employment in an internationalcompany that is continuously expanding
• Mobile office regulation of 40% per week
• 30 days of vacation, extended with possible unpaid vacation days, afternoon off on your own birthday
• Open doors and room for your own ideas in a friendly, modern working environment
• Further education and training opportunities
• Company bicycle leasing (business bike) and company fitness (EGYM Wellpass)
• Central office location with direct access topublic transportation
• Extraordinary company celebrations, team events and sporting events
• Other employee benefits: capital-forming benefits, subsidized company pension plan, bonus for employees who recruit employees

We look forward to receiving your application!