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Vestas is proud to be a global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and we have installed more wind power than anyone else.

The HSE department for Onshore Service North supports the onshore service organisation in the Nordics, Benelux, Poland, Baltic States, United Kingdom & Ireland. We are responsible for assisting the service business deliver 'Safety First' in more than 16 countries across Europe. Our current installed capacity in the region is more than 23GW produced from over 7000 turbines.

This is a mobile role with an expected 60-40 split between working in the field and the office. You will be based in the Videbæk office and be responsible for supporting Service Onshore Service Operations Support (SOS) in the Nordics, United Kingdom & Ireland. SOS are responsible for executing complex operations, maintenance and repairs on wind turbines, including major component exchange and lifting operations across multiple operational wind farms.

Responsibilities

Ensure that Health, Safety & Environment policies and procedures are communicated and followed within Service Onshore Service Operations Support (SOS). As the HSE Professional, you will provide, HSE support to the Service Onshore SOS management team. Act as a safety role model, encourage and recognize others completing safe acts, and intervene when unsafe acts are being practiced. It will also be your responsibility to assist with the reporting and investigation of hazardous observations, near misses and incidents and support the management team in handling these incident investigations, ensuring the necessary corrective/preventive actions are implemented.

Your duties will include the following:

• Collect, validate, report, and respond to HSE data while ensuring compliance with national legislation
• Review, revise, and maintain HSE Management System documentation, including Emergency Response Plans and Safe Systems of Work
• Collaborate closely with customers and stakeholders to align on HSE matters and expectations
• Provide ongoing support and advice to local management on HSE issues, including legal and procedural guidance
• Conduct site inspections, audits, and contractor reviews to ensure adherence to HSE standards
• Facilitate and support safety committee meetings, emergency drills, and local safety culture initiatives
• Deliver coaching and awareness training to personnel to enhance HSE culture and promote continuous improvement

Qualifications

• You have either an HSE profile and are interested in joining the onshore wind industry, or you have experience from the onshore wind industry and are interested in HSE
• Hold a relevant HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH) or be willing to obtain certification
• I have at least 3 years of experience in a similar HSE role within the onshore wind or broader energy sector
• Possess knowledge of Directive 92/57/EEC and its regional implementations (e.g., BAS-U/BAS-P, CDM, Construction Regulations)
• Demonstrate practical experience in electrical or mechanical trades, with additional experience working at height in wind turbine environments
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations, alongside adherence to safe work practices and compliance with heavy lifting operations
• Demonstrate a solid grasp of risk assessment techniques and establishing efficient control measures
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and adaptable to new digital systems, with a full, clean driving license

Competencies

• Demonstrates clear communication abilities in both speaking and writing, while establishing meaningful relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders
• Showcases remarkable organizational capabilities by efficiently prioritizing responsibilities and adjusting to evolving conditions
• Operates with little oversight, ensuring a systematic and organized method
• Guides and motivates teams to create a safety culture that extends beyond mere compliance with regulations
• Maintains high standards in quality, time management, and reporting
• Physically fit to climb wind turbines, conduct on-site safety training, and review working practices
• Ready and available to travel frequently throughout the Service North Region

What we offer

Our Collective Effort We are an international team of skilled individuals focused on contributing positively to wind energy development. We have a good atmosphere within the department and everyone is always prepared to support when needed. You will have the opportunity to develop a career in a global company within a very exciting industry.

You will help the world decarbonize and shift towards clean and sustainable energies. We focus a lot of your development both professionally and personally. This might just be the first step of the rest of your professional career. In Vestas we focus on enabling you, helping you reach your full potential, and giving you the right tools you need to perform efficiently, along with the necessary training and coaching. We value frequent constructive feedback and dialogue, always with continuous improvement in mind.

Additional information

Primary work location will be at our office in Videbæk, Denmark.
Please apply before 28th of June. We'll be conducting interviews on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to remove the advert when we have found the right candidate. For additional information on the position, please contact Patrick Guckian, HSE Team Lead UK/Ireland at +35 387 963 0676.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise 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 185 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 30,000 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.
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