Lifting Specialist

Would it motivate you to grow your career in a truly global and innovative organization, where you set the limit for your development? If your answer is yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Vestas!

Manufacturing and Global Procurement > COO NCE > Regional Service HSE NCE
Health, Safety and Environment in NCE has the overall purpose of ensuring our factories, construction, and service have the support to ensure all employees come home safely. In scope also to decrease the overall impact on the Environment from our activities. 
We own the regional management system and ensure compliance with the Global management system and legal requirements in all of out countries. 
The successful candidate will report to the Head of HSE, Service, NCE but will have responsibility for the procedure governing lifting operations across Service, Construction and Manufacturing in Northern and Central Europe (NCE)
 

Responsibilities

• Owner of the NCE Lifting Procedure and Appointed Person Responsible for lifting operations in NCE
• Creating or reviewing lift plans for Service, Construction, and Manufacturing.
• Implementing quality assurance program for vendor-supplied lifting operations, particularly in Onshore Construction
• Advise all stakeholders on how to achieve compliance with the NCE lifting procedure
• Ensuring the suitability of training provided to crane and hoist operators, slingers and AP's in line with Vestas and country-specific legal requirements
• Ensuring the suitability of lifting equipment and accessories used for lifting operations.
• Clarifying legislation, regulations, and codes of practice requirements that relate to basic, intermediate and complex lifting duties

Qualifications

• CPCS A61 Appointed Person Blue card or equivalent qualification is needed for this role
• At least 2 of the following 3:

1. Experience as a slinger, banksman, rigger or crane operator
2. Experience planning Offshore and/or Onshore construction or main component exchange
3. Experience planning Service crane and hoist lifting operations

Competencies

• The right candidate for this role has an attention to detail that is second to none as this role requires the creation of highly accurate and consistent documentation
• Open to working with Matrix organization management. This role does not have direct reports, but will need to have an influential pull
• Must have a sense of urgency for change and improvement and a proactive approach to HSE Risk management

What we offer
We offer a position with the market leader in the wind industry. Vestas offers you a key position to continue to ensure the sustainable energy transition.
 

Additional information
Application date: 18 May 24. We reserve the right to take down the job ad before this date, if the right candidate is identified before.
Start date: ASAP Determined upon mutual agreement.
Further information: If you have any questions concerning this position, please reach out to Head of HSE NCE Service Christopher James Topple Atkins at +07970175590

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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. 
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