HSE Lead Construction France

Team Leader | Full-Time | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment 

Under the management of the France HSE manager, the France HSE Lead for Construction is in charge of the implementation of the HSE policy in Construction projects, with the view to prevent accidents. you work closely with all related technical functions to bring Construction to the expected standard in HSE. You supervise external HSE Coordinators to cover all project works and to support the teams during all phases of construction projects. You identify and take actions to support continual improvement and to raise HSE awareness in Construction.

Responsibilities

• Drive Vestas France HSE Policy to zero accident in construction works
• Support France Vestas Construction in developing a safe working environment
• Ensure HSE awareness improvement in all construction phases
• Ensure HSE goals and targets are met within your scope
• Ensure all legal and group requirements are met within your scope
• Ensure clients awareness and liaison on HSE matters

Expectations

• Supervise assignments of HSE coordinators to projects
• Maintain HSE performance on construction projects
• Engage with contractors so they deliver according to Vestas standard
• Build, implement and deliver the France Construction HSE action plan, based on regional and group expectations
• Bring HSE value proposition to internal and external clients/stakeholders
• Continually review and improve HSE practices on site
• Create engagement among internal leaders
• Participate in best practices/knowledge sharing across the organisation (France/Region)
• Minimum 40% presence on sites

Qualifications

• Ideally Master’s degree in HSE or other relevant field
• 10+ years experience in a similar environment (Oil&Gas, Civil works, major projects)
• French and English a must, Spanish a bonus
• Significant/relevant experience in an international environment
• Good knowledge of the relevant legal requirements
• Experience in an ISO environment is an asset

Skills

• Ability to supervise a remote team
• Field operation oriented
• Effective communication skills at all levels of the organisation
• Dynamic, engaging and convincing leadership

What We Offer

We offer an exciting and growing job in an innovative, international environment. you'll be working in a fast-growing team which is at the forefront of growth within the wind energy sector. As well as offering an attractive salary and benefits package, we put the emphasis on developing both personal and professional skills. In return, we expect you to go extra mile to achieve results.

Additional information: Vestas is a company that offers opportunities and seeks employees who want to work in a multicultural environment and are teamwork oriented.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize 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 173 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 29,000 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. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.