Sr HSSE Project Execution Associate

RWE Americas, LLC –
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent –

Functional area:

Health, Safety & Environment – Remuneration:
Exempt

The Sr HSSE Project Execution Associate ensures the health, safety, security, and environmental compliance of all colleagues and business partners across construction projects, development, and operational sites. The role supports and implements the HSSE management system, processes, and programs while driving adherence to environmental and regulatory requirements. It manages contractor HSSE performance through scoring, best practice implementation, and lessons learned integration.

The associate facilitates investigations and root cause analyses, and tracks and reports daily, weekly, and monthly activities and non-conformances. The position operates independently and with integrity to achieve departmental KPIs and HSSE targets.

• 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

• Associate’s degree, or bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Construction Safety, Environmental Science, or related field, is required
• Professional certification preferred
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree is acceptable; other factors will be considered
• 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 general principles of Industrial Safety and Industrial Hygiene
• Specific knowledge of local and state safety and environmental regulations desirable
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, project implementation, and safety platforms
• Effectively engages peers from all organizational levels to achieve a common vision, goals, and objectives for a safe working environment
• Performance orientation:
  Self‑motivated to drive 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 himself/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…