HSE Regulation and Compliance Manager - Japan

Department

APAC HSE Team

Responsibilities

• Support the APAC Head of HSE Regulation and Compliance by implementing regulatory compliance, governance, risk management, and assurance programs across Japan.
• The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, supporting regulator engagement, providing expert compliance advice, and translating APAC regulatory strategy into effective country-level execution.
• Support to other Asian markets may be required from time to time.
• Implement and maintain regulatory compliance, risk management, and assurance programs across Japan.
•  Monitor and interpret applicable health, safety, environmental, and related legislation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
•  Manage engagement with regulators and support inspections, audits, investigations, statutory reporting, and compliance obligations.
• Provide regulatory, compliance, and risk management advice to operational and functional stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of critical risk, critical control, and assurance frameworks to verify compliance and control effectiveness.
• Identify, monitor, and report significant regulatory and compliance risks, ensuring appropriate escalation and corrective action.
• Support incident investigations, regulatory responses, audits, and compliance improvement initiatives.
• Partner with Operations, Development, Sales, Procurement, HR, Legal, and Corporate HSE teams to manage regulatory and compliance risks.
• Provide HSE regulatory and compliance support during project development, tendering, procurement, contract review, construction, and operational activities.
• Maintain compliance registers, assurance records, performance metrics, and governance reporting.
• Represent Vestas in engagements with regulators, customers, contractors, industry bodies, and other stakeholders as required.
• Support regional regulatory compliance and assurance activities across other Asian markets as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in HSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Compliance Management or related discipline.
• Legal degree in Japan (preferred)
•  Lead Auditor Qualification
•  Root Cause Investigation Analysis Training Qualification

Key Competencies

• Bachelor Degree in HSE, Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Compliance Management or related discipline.
• Legal degree in Japan (preferred)
• Lead Auditor Qualification
• Root Cause Investigation Analysis Training Qualification

Our commitment to a fair hiring 

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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.

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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 200 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 39,000 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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