HSE Manager

Position: HSE Manager
Location: Project Site (Odessa Region, Ukraine)
Work format: Full-time / Employment Agreement

We have a great career opportunity for an HSE Manager in a leading international renewable energy company with a representative office in Kyiv.

Our Partner initiates, plans and builds wind and solar projects worldwide. The Company is an independent power producer (IPP) that executes large-scale international projects as a general contractor and takes over technical and commercial management as an asset manager. In addition, our Partner has a technological competence and develops AI solutions for renewable energies.

We are currently looking for a skilled professional who will be responsible for implementing, maintaining, and enforcing the project's Health, Safety, Environmental, and Social Management System throughout all construction activities of the 120 MW Wind Farm Project. The role ensures full compliance with Ukrainian legislation and regulations, project HSE requirements, Employer requirements, IFC Performance Standards, EBRD E&S Requirements, Equator Principles, and contractor / subcontractor HSE procedures. The HSE Manager is the primary authority on all safety-related matters on site and is responsible for fostering a proactive safety culture aimed at achieving zero fatalities, zero lost-time injuries, and zero major environmental incidents.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement the Site HSE Management Plan, acting as the principal HSE advisor to the Site Manager;
• Monitor all construction activities for compliance with safety requirements, conduct regular site inspections, and verify implementation of risk assessments;
• Supervise HSE compliance during heavy lifting operations, tower erection, WTG unloading, and electrical energization activities;
• Implement project environmental requirements, monitoring waste management, hazardous materials handling, dust, noise, and spill prevention measures;
• Develop and maintain Emergency Response Plans, coordinate emergency drills, and ensure readiness for war-related emergencies and UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) awareness;
• Lead investigations into accidents, near misses, and environmental incidents, performing root cause analyses and implementing corrective actions;
• Evaluate subcontractor HSE performance, conduct audits, and ensure compliance with project HSE requirements and Permit-to-Work systems;
• Develop site HSE induction programs, deliver Toolbox Talks, and verify competency and certification of site personnel.

Qualifications and professional experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline;
• Minimum 8 years of HSE experience on large construction projects, with at least 3 years as an HSE Manager;
• Proven experience in wind farm construction, power transmission projects, high-voltage substations, and heavy civil construction;
• NEBOSH International Diploma, NEBOSH Construction Certificate, or equivalent is preferred;
• Strong professional competencies in high-voltage electrical safety, heavy lifting operations, incident investigation, and environmental management;
• International project experience is highly preferred;
• Strong command of Ukrainian and English. German is a plus.

We offer:

• Competitive package, official employment and additional benefits;
• Senior role in the construction of the 120 MW wind project that strengthens Ukraine's energy resilience;
• Work on an internationally financed renewable energy project with IFIs and DFIs;
• Professional growth within an international renewable energy company.

If you are a motivated and skilled professional with a passion for renewable energy projects, please send your CV to office@hrenergy.org with the topic "HSE Manager" and we will provide you with more detailed information about the role.