HSE Sales Specialist (m/f/d)

About the Role

Join Vestas, the global frontrunner in wind energy, to actively contribute towards a sustainable energy future. In this role as an HSE Sales Specialist, based at our Hamburg or Husum sites, you will engage in impactful projects within an international, collaborative, and innovation-driven environment that fosters professional and personal growth.

Department Overview

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) department strives to empower all organizational levels by equipping leaders and employees with the tools, systems, and processes necessary to ensure daily safe operations.

Your Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding alongside a permanent contract offering long-term career stability.
• Diverse responsibilities within a progressive energy industry complemented with tailored professional development prospects.
• Flexible working conditions including an overtime account, up to 8 work-from-home days monthly, 30 vacation days, plus Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve off, and the option to take sabbaticals.
• Additional perks include business bike options, gym subsidies, company pension schemes, and a Germany-wide public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket).
• A team culture inspired by Scandinavian values with flat hierarchies, informal interaction, and cooperative teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Health, Safety, and Environmental excellence in contractor activities by promoting safe behaviors, responsibility, and ongoing improvement.
• Supervise contractor HSE governance to ensure compliance with legal regulations, corporate policies, and risk management standards.
• Collaborate with Procurement, SQD, CPX, Service Operations, and HSE teams to integrate safety requirements throughout the entire contractor lifecycle.
• Serve as the main coordinator for contractor HSE performance, aligning efforts among different functions and stakeholders.
• Analyze audit outcomes, onsite observations, and performance data to detect trends, potential hazards, and areas needing improvement.
• Develop and implement actionable plans with clear accountability and measurable outcomes based on these insights.
• Monitor contractor performance and facilitate corrective actions to enhance operational excellence and regulatory adherence.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration and best practice sharing to continually elevate contractor safety performance and organizational resilience.

Candidate Profile

• Possesses a degree or vocational certification in Health & Safety or a technical field such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Brings multiple years of HSE experience within an industrial context, preferably with familiarity or willingness to acquire knowledge in the wind energy sector.
• Well-versed in international standards including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, with experience in risk assessments, hazard identification, and compliance with relevant EU HSE regulations.
• Experienced in managing contractors and subcontractors, ideally also knowledgeable about contract management.
• Ability to interpret business performance metrics, spot trends, and formulate data-driven solutions.
• Communicates effectively at all organizational levels; simplifies complex issues into practical solutions and possesses strong negotiation skills.
• Demonstrates strong networking skills, cultural sensitivity, and thrives in collaborative international team environments.
• Exhibits initiative, a problem-solving attitude, and transparent communication, maintaining focus even in challenging situations.
• Fluency in English is essential; proficiency in German is advantageous.

Additional Information

Vestas is committed to fairness in hiring, evaluating candidates solely on their professional background and skills. Applicants are encouraged to omit personal details unrelated to professional qualifications on their resumes. We foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds to enrich our innovative environment.

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About Vestas

Vestas is a global leader in sustainable energy solutions, specializing in the design, manufacturing, installation, and maintenance of wind turbines. With over 200 GW installed worldwide and more than 40 years of experience, we combine expertise with innovation to power a greener future. Our 39,000 employees globally are united in our mission to shape sustainable energy solutions for tomorrow.

We value diversity and equal opportunities, striving to create an inclusive workplace that respects and embraces all individuals.