Safety Engineer

ERSG is currently looking for a Safety Engineer for a large offshore wind developer in Boston, MA.

Things to keep in mind:

• Employment Type: Contract (at least 2 years with the opportunity of contract extensions or to become a direct employee).
• Benefits: We offer health, dental, vision insurance and help contribute to 75% of that monthly cost and offer 401K with a 4% match after 12 months of employment.
• Geographic Location Boston, Massachusetts, USA (unfortunately no relocation package is available).
• Title of Line Manager: Project Health and Safety Lead
• Number of Direct Reports: 0
• Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Company Background

Our client is a leading developer, owner, and operator of renewable energy facilities in the United States with an eight-gigawatt portfolio of onshore wind and solar projects across 22 states. Their offshore wind business is pioneering this new industry with a development pipeline of five gigawatts off the East Coast. Our offshore portfolio consists of the first-in-the-nation joint venture project Vineyard Wind, which will deliver 800 MW of clean energy into Massachusetts starting in 2023; Park City Wind, an 804 MW project to serve the state of Connecticut; and Kitty Hawk Offshore Wind that has the potential to deliver 2,500 MW of clean energy into Virginia and North Carolina. We aspire to be the employer of choice by providing purposeful and challenging work revolutionizing the renewable energy industry in the United States. This role will be part of a team developing, designing, constructing, and operating large scale offshore wind projects which will provide affordable, clean energy and will have a transformational impact on local communities.

Our client employs approximately 7,000 people and has been recognized by Forbes and Just Capital as one of the 2021 JUST 100 companies – a list of America’s best corporate citizens – and was ranked number one within the utility sector for its commitment to the environment and the communities it serves. The company supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was named among the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2021 for the third consecutive year by the Ethisphere Institute.

Position Overview

Join our client’s dynamic Offshore Wind Business as a Safety Engineer, where you’ll play a critical role in developing and executing a high-profile Key Package for an offshore wind farm. This exciting position offers the opportunity to lead multi-million-dollar projects, collaborate with international teams, and contribute to the advancement of renewable energy.

As a pivotal member of the Execution team, the safety engineer will create strategies, interact with project managers, oversee safety aspects during the design and construction phases, and lead onshore and offshore efforts—all while ensuring top-tier safety standards. Your role will be integral to our global offshore business organization, with activities spanning the US and multiple countries worldwide.

The Safety Engineer plays a crucial role within the Offshore Renewables Business, specifically as part of the New England Wind Execution Team. Under the guidance of the Health and Safety Lead, this role involves reviewing design focusing on the safety aspects and ensuring their alignment with, Iberdrola’s, USA and international legislation and standards. The safety engineer negotiates with the engineering department, project packages and with contractors to ensure that the content of design risk assessments adheres to sound engineering safety methodologies, considering environmental factors, international and domestic regulations, and company expectations.

The selected candidate is also responsible for assisting on incident investigation, safety audits, inspections and the creation of safety documents supporting their safety management system. While the position is primarily office-based, occasional site visits may be necessary during the construction phase. As such, the Safety Engineer will oversee safety aspects throughout design, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning. This position will be 80% office based and 20% field based.

Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Coordination: Lead the delivery of critical health and safety documents, ensuring adherence to local and international regulations. Collaborate with departments including Health and Safety, Engineering, Construction, Supply & Expediting, T&I, Commissioning, Contract Management, Legal, and Procurement.
• Project Management: Lead projects to successful completion within specified timelines, adhering to rigorous safety and quality standards. Develop and manage project documentation and processes that directly align with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Organizational Management: Design, implement, and oversee safety protocols and procedures within the specified scope. Foster efficient communication and collaboration among teams.
• Strategic Advice: Perform risk assessments, apply industry best practices, and provide strategic recommendations throughout the project lifecycle to mitigate the impact of unforeseen events.
• Risk Management: Assess potential risks, creating strategies to mitigate them, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Standards and Practices: Implement onshore and offshore standards, procedures, tools, and best practices for large-scale projects, specifically offshore wind projects.
• Continuous Improvement: Capture and share lessons learned from offshore delivery projects, establishing feedback loops and best practices to enhance business value.
• Project Leadership: Act as a safety leader, ensuring risks are assessed and mitigations are implemented, fostering a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Knowledge & Experience:

• Experience: 5+ years of proven design safety in a delivery-oriented environment. Experience in offshore wind farms, marine works, or oil and gas delivery and operations.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, Process, Industrial or Safety Engineering, or a closely related engineering field.
• People Management: Ability to foster a collaborative work environment, encourage transparency, open communication, and respect among team members.
• Delivery and Contracting: Competence in design safety, contract negotiations, creation of documents, implementation of processes up to the hand-over to O&M. Experience collaborating with diverse teams and managing a wide range of project scopes.
• Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE): Knowledge of local, international HSE legislation and best practices related to design safety and procedures Familiarity with offshore safety standards such as the Global Wind Organization (GWO).

Skills:

• Interpersonal Skills: Strong relationship management skills, including working with senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to influence key project and business decisions. Proficiency in report writing and summarizing key parameters impacting projects and business.
• Team Coordination: Ability organize, manage, and lead safety meetings. Skilled at engaging with stakeholders and consistently communicating safety expectations and updates to the stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving and Innovation: Anticipate problems and implement mitigating solutions. Innovate and think creatively to address conflicting requirements.
• Tenacity and Determination: Persistence in overcoming obstacles to achieve project goals.

Position specific requirements

• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a degree in Mechanical, Process, Industrial or Safety Engineering, or a closely related engineering field
• Experience in collaborating on multidisciplinary work packages within international environments.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in design safety
• Marine experience will be advantageous