HSE Coordinator is a position within the Health, Safety and Environment Department reporting to the HSE Specialist. This position is responsible for assisting in the administration and maintenance of health, safety, and environmental management plans, primarily focusing on the Vestas Behavioral Change process; conducting reporting/inspection procedures, assisting as directed with the day to day HSE initiatives within factory location.
Responsibilities
- Works with the HSE team to coordinate the Vestas Behavior Change effort.
- Facilitates monthly VBC meetings, and other meetings, as needed. Takes notes, publishes them
- Conducts observer training classes, and NEO safety behavior module. Mentors other VBC trainers
- Coaches observers. Develops a coaching team for VBC observers.
- Uses observer data and accident data to focus improvement efforts using Action Planning and Problem-Solving techniques
- Conducts routine HSE inspections as requested. Generates findings reports for HSE and supervisors
- Assists with Job Hazard Analysis and Risk Assessment Register reviews and updates
- Assists with development and issuance of operational procedures and technical guidance to all Team and Management Members in establishing and maintaining safety and health procedures
- Assists with incident investigations, reporting and follow-up meetings
- Assists with HSE Management System various audits, HSE Checks and inspections
- Assists with environmental, waste management, fire protection compliance and improvement activities
- Understanding of HSE databases and sharepoint sites, including the Vestas 3E SDS Database, Incident Management System (IMS), Safety Walk Database
- Review and assist with documentation changes of HSE procedures in alignment with the HSE Management System
- Tracks projects to completion
- Assist with creation of HSE newsletter to Teams, Supervisors and Managers
- Assists with Safety Committee meetings planning and initiatives
- Assists with statistics and reporting data gathering
- And all other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree, 2+ years related experience/training or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- At least 1 year of professional Safety experience is preferred.
- Basic computer skills including ability to type and navigate websites
- Microsoft Office experience required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Manufacturing experience is preferred.
Competencies
- Must Demonstrate the Natural Ability To Lead
- Strong Communication Skills
- Desire to Learn and Transfer Skills Or Knowledge
- Strong Natural Ability to Work in Teams
- High Degree of Adaptability & Flexibility
- Strong Desire to Learn New Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent Work Ethic, Dependability & Dedication to Team/Company
- Personal Desire/Value to Produce Quality Work/Detail Oriented
- System skills – Microsoft Office Suites functionality
- Formal education required/recommended to perform role – Entry Level Position Desire and drive to learn in the field of occupational, industrial health, Safety and Environment and Behavior Based Safety
- Training and experience with Vestas Behavior Change initiative a plus
- Desire and drive to learn in the field of occupational, industrial health, Safety and Environment
- Essential behaviors – Accountability, Collaboration, Simplicity, continuous improvement, flexibility, customer focus
- Travel required as an essential element of job – as needed to support local factory needs (<10% travel)
- Project management skills
- Experience speaking in front of groups/teaching/leading
What we offer
As a member of the Vestas team, we offer a competitive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry. Among the many amenities we offer: healthcare; dental; vision; vacation and sick time; generous 401(k) plan; tuition assistance; and much more.
It is the policy of Vestas to afford equal employment opportunity without regard to age, race, religion, color, gender, or national origin, and to afford equal opportunity to veterans and individuals with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, provincial, or local law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative within the People & Culture department.
Additional Information
This job is located in Brighton, Colorado.
This is a night shift position working from 6:30pm to 5am.
Company Description:Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We design, manufacture, install, and service wind turbines across the globe, and with 97 GW of wind turbines in 79 countries, we have installed more wind power than anyone else.
Through our industry-leading smart data capabilities and unparalleled 83 GW of wind turbines under service, we use data to interpret, forecast, and exploit wind resources and deliver best-in-class wind power solutions. Together with our customers, Vestas’ more than 24,400 employees are bringing the world sustainable energy solutions to power a bright future.