Vice President, QHSE Onshore Americas
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Lead QHSE strategy, safety programs, compliance and culture for US onshore renewable projects.
13 days ago ago
$230,000 - $289,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Hybrid
Company Size
8,278 Employees
Service Specialisms
Power trading
Corporate Power Purchase Agreements
Green certificates
Balancing and optimisation services
Route-to-market and risk management services
Sector Specialisms
Wind
Solar
Energy Storage
Biomass
Hydrogen
Bioenergy
Offshore Wind Farms
Onshore Wind Farms
Role
What you would be doing
safety training
budget management
risk management
qhse strategy
policy development
regulatory compliance
- developing targeted safety training and awareness campaigns
- managing departmental budgets and resource planning.
- leading risk management strategies and ensuring regulatory compliance
- shaping and driving QHSE strategy across all onshore renewable projects, while actively contributing to decision-making within the Onshore Americas Leadership Team and Investment Committee
- overseeing the development and implementation of safety policies, procedures, and performance metrics
What you bring
15 years
renewable energy
qhse
bachelor's
leadership
stakeholder
- have a minimum of 15 years of US based, renewable energy QHSE experience
- hold a bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, QHSE, or equivalent experience.
- have a proven track record of driving strategic QHSE initiatives, leading to measurable improvements in safety performance, engagement, and compliance
- demonstrate collaborative and authentic leadership that inspires and empowers teams
- have a proven track record of building strong cross-functional relationships with diverse stakeholders, including executive teams and external partners. bring a commercial mindset and strong prioritization and organizational skills
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Company
Overview
17 GW Capacity
Renewable Energy Capacity
Operates significant renewable energy capacity across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific.
$11B Revenue
Annual Revenue
Achieved over $11 billion in revenue despite operational challenges.
2017 Rebrand
Year of Rebrand
Rebranded to become the world's largest offshore wind farm developer.
35-38 GW Target
Future Capacity Expansion
Aiming to expand renewable capacity to 35-38 GW by 2030.
- Shifted from fossil fuels to renewables in its early years.
- Builds massive offshore wind projects like Hornsea 1 & 2 and U.S. East Coast farms.
- Owns landmark decommissioned assets such as the Esbjerg coal plant.
- Partners with turbine makers to innovate using sustainable materials.
- Weathers challenges by adapting and maintaining leadership in offshore wind.
- We build a thriving, sustainable world.
- We act with integrity and trust.
- We take ownership and deliver.
- We collaborate and have fun.
86% reduction
Carbon Emissions Drop
Aimed to achieve an 86% reduction in carbon emissions from 2006 to 2020.
25 GW capacity
Renewable Energy
Owns 25 GW of renewable energy capacity, including offshore wind, onshore wind, and solar.
1.5°C target
Paris Agreement
Became the first energy company in 2020 to set a science-based target aligned with the 1.5°C ambition of the Paris Agreement.
Net zero by 2025
Emissions Target
Aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2025.
- The company is the first in the energy sector to set a science-based target aligned with the 1.5°C ambition of the Paris Agreement.
50% by 2030
Gender Diversity Target
The company aims to achieve 50% female representation in leadership roles by 2030.
30% in 2020
Female Leadership Achieved
In 2020, the company reached 30% female representation in leadership positions.
- Strives for a diverse and inclusive workplace, with a focus on gender balance and diversity of thought.
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