HSE Manager

Our client is seeking a Health & Safety Manager to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of health, safety, security, and environmental (HSSE) practices during the construction and commissioning phases of a major offshore wind project. This role requires a proactive leader with strong knowledge of HSSE systems, regulatory compliance, and a passion for cultivating a culture of safety and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

HSSE System Implementation

• Deploy and maintain the HSSE Management System in alignment with corporate strategy, project requirements, and applicable regulations (e.g., IMCA, GWO/G+).
• Monitor compliance, address non-conformities, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Collaborate with internal HSSE teams to ensure system performance and continuous improvement.

Team Leadership

• Manage HSSE Site Representatives, overseeing recruitment, onboarding, performance, and team development.
• Ensure adequate staffing and competency across all project phases.
• Define clear roles and responsibilities, promote collaboration, and resolve conflicts constructively.

Project Integration & Site Oversight

• Conduct regular site visits to assess safety conditions and engage with project teams.
• Participate in key safety assessments and meetings (HAZID, HAZOP, HIRA).
• Maintain strong communication with Package Managers to align HSSE efforts across the project.

Training & Safety Culture

• Promote a proactive safety culture through training, coaching, and Behavior-Based Safety (BBS) initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with training standards (GWO/STCW/BOSIET) and readiness for emergency scenarios.
• Lead emergency preparedness drills and ensure clarity of roles during incidents.

Risk & Compliance Management

• Identify and mitigate HSSE risks using ALARP principles.
• Maintain an up-to-date HSSE Risk Register and ensure mitigation measures are implemented.
• Conduct inspections and provide actionable feedback to contractors and suppliers.

Contractor Engagement

• Establish and enforce HSSE standards for contractors.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure timely, accurate reporting.
• Verify that contractors operate under approved HSE Plans and Emergency Response Plans.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare monthly HSSE reports and track performance metrics.
• Support emergency and oil spill response planning.
• Develop and maintain HSSE documentation and contribute to crisis management protocols.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive improvements in safety culture through lessons learned, documentation reviews, and feedback to project leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

Required:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar HSSE leadership role.
• Legal authorization to work in Taiwan.
• Degree or diploma in HSSE or a related discipline.
• Certified ISO 45001 auditor.
• Holder of a Class A OSHA License.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).
• Strong planning, communication, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Comfortable working in both onshore and offshore construction environments.

Preferred:

• Experience in offshore wind or large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with both international and local HSSE regulations.