HSE Manager – Development & Assurance

Who We Are:
At Northland, we’re enablers of change, united by our journey to transform the energy sector into the foundation for a sustainable future.

Since our inception, we’ve been early movers in the energy industry, adopting new initiatives that pave the way for communities across the globe and helping forge their path towards a carbon-neutral landscape.

We’re a different kind of independent power producer. As developers, owners and operators who are at the forefront of the energy transition, we’re uniquely positioned to leave a lasting impact in the regions where we operate. We’ve expanded our business across Canada, the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia to become a global leader, all by bringing together industry experts to find solutions with an entrepreneurial mindset. 

While our work powers communities across the globe, Northland is powered by our people.

What you will do:
In order to be on top of our strategic priority of HSE, we are now looking for the right professional to join our team as HSE Manager for Development and HSE Assurance within BU Offshore Wind. In this scope you will be responsible for:
• Further maintaining the HSE management system, based on ISO 45001 and 14001, to enable the organisation to drive a Compliance Assurance strategy and framework within the Business Unit.
• Manager the HSE aspects across our BU Offshore Wind project development portfolio.
The HSE Manager will report to the Head of HSE, Business Unit Offshore Wind and work closely with project development teams, and other stakeholders to implement and monitor HSE practices, drive compliance, and foster a culture of safety.

Key Responsibilities:

Project HSE Manager – Development portfolio:

• Strategic HSE Leadership – Establish and manage the Project HSSE Management System, ensuring compliance with national and international standards.
• Risk Management – Lead risk assessments, site audits, and proactive risk mitigation for all project phases, ensuring safe, ALARP-compliant operations.
• Contractor Management – Drive HSSE standards for contractors, including onboarding, performance reviews, and compliance monitoring.
• Safety Culture – Champion a strong safety culture through Behavior-Based Safety programs, regular safety meetings, and training initiatives.
• Training and Compliance – Implement a training matrix for onshore and offshore operations, ensuring all personnel meet HSSE competency requirements.
• Incident and Emergency Response – Lead incident investigations, root cause analysis, and manage Emergency Response Plan readiness.
• Continuous Improvement – Report on HSSE KPIs, drive continuous improvement initiatives, and align project-level insights with corporate HSSE strategy.

HSE Assurance manager – BU Offshore Wind:

• Lead the establishment and continuous improvement of the HSE Management System, in line with ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and other applicable standards.
• Conduct HSE compliance reviews, support HSE audits, and manage reporting to meet corporate and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure integration of the HSE Management System with other ISO standards under development, contributing to a unified Integrated Management System (IMS).
• Provide training and resources to support employees’ understanding and application of the HSE Management System.
• Monitor and analyze HSE performance data across the corporate level, driving improvements and corrective actions as necessary.

Who you are:

• Strong Communicator: You can clearly convey points to different audiences. You are also a good listener which enhance your ability to intimately understand a situation and prepare an appropriate response.
• Coach: You engage easily with different profiles to ensure they receive the right training and coaching based on their role.
• Methodical and organized: you naturally work in a methodical way and relish the opportunity to add structure and order to your work. This will help with the competing priorities you will be managing.
• Independent: You are an independent thinker and naturally set your own timescales and milestones to ensure you meet your objectives. You know when you need to ask for help and are comfortable doing so.

• Flexible: You are agile in your approach to your work and enjoy working within a lean team, where you’ll be required to travel to our key locations.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in occupational health, safety management, environmental science or equivalent.
• As a minimum, you hold a recognized qualification in Health, Safety and Environmental management, e.g. NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• ISO 45001:2018 Lead Auditor, or any of the other ISO HSE standards (e.g. ISO 14001, 9001).
• 10+ years of experience in managing HSE.
• Relevant offshore wind Design, Construction and O&M experience.
• Fully conversant with International and local HSE standards, codes, management system and industry practices.
• Demonstratable knowledge and the ability to establish, implement, manage and audit HSE Management Systems.
• Experience with Client / Contractor relationships & management.
• Working experience in a multi-cultural and international environment.

We hire talented and passionate people from different backgrounds. If you’re excited about a role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with this job description, we still encourage you to apply. Learn more about our diversity, inclusion and belonging commitments. 

Disclaimer

This document is a guide. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the jobs as described herein are not inclusive and are subject to change.

Northland Power is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and accessible environment. As part of our commitment we work to ensure our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you require special assistance or accommodation during the hiring process, please notify a member of the HR Department.

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