Wind turbine hse officer (onsite, germany)

Flex Wind is seeking a dedicated HSE Officer for on-site wind turbine projects in Germany.

This role combines hands-on safety leadership with compliance expertise to maintain world-class standards across construction and maintenance operations.

About the Role

At Flex Wind, safety is not just a priority – it is our core value. We are seeking an experienced HSE Officer to actively support our projects by building a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance, and driving continuous improvement across our wind industry operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain a world-class safety culture across wind farm projects, leading daily HSE onsite: toolbox talks (TBTs), site walks, HSE tours over foundations, erection, commissioning, and service areas (inside wind turbines).
• Prepare and manage HSE documentation, including HSE Plans, Risk Assessments, Method Statements (RAMS/IBWR), PTW coordination for critical tasks (working at height, cranes, electrical isolation, hot work, confined spaces), and Job Safety Analysis (JSA).
• Ensure incident/near-miss reporting, investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective/preventive actions (CAPA); communicate lessons learned team-wide.
• Ensure the availability/Readiness of PPE, firefighting equipment, and first aid kits (incl. AEDs); perform daily HSE inspections, audits, and housekeeping checks, and support internal/external audits.
• Actively participate in Toolbox Talks and support supervisors in daily safety communication; attend weekly HSE meetings with clients.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, ISO 45001/14001, DGUV regulations (e.g. DGUV Rule 101-038), local laws, and environmental standards; review/approve risk assessments and HSE docs.
• Interpret local regulations/technical docs; support development of safe/efficient work methods; coach teams, deliver HSE briefings/trainings (heights, lifting, emergency response).

Requirements

• Minimum B1 level English (working proficiency).
• Minimum 2+ years HSE experience as an Officer on construction/industrial projects (wind farms, oil & gas, heavy industry); 3+ years preferred.
• Formal HSE qualification (e.g. Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, NEBOSH, SiGeKo, FASI/Safety Officer).
• Valid Category B driving license; readiness for 100% onsite presence in variable weather/remote German locations (e.g. Schleswig-Holstein, North Sea); site travel possible.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage/influence teams; proactive attitude and commitment to continuous safety improvement.

Nice to Have

• GWO Basic Safety Training (Working at Heights, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness).​
• NEBOSH Certificate/Diploma (required for Pre-Assembly/Offshore); ISO 45001:2018 knowledge/internal/lead auditor cert.
• Wind energy sector experience; VDSI rules/PTW/risk/lifting/emergency mgmt knowledge.​

What We Offer & Value

• Work on leading onshore/offshore wind projects with Flex Wind's experienced team; attractive day rate/salary + allowances, global opportunities.
• Structured HSE/GWO training in a growing renewables firm (HQ Denmark).
  At Flex Wind, we believe safety is personal responsibility; strong culture via engagement/awareness/accountability; open incident reporting/learning; client/team collaboration for excellence.