HSE Construction Site Officer (m/w/d)
Nordex
Company Overview
Nordex SE
Hamburg, Germany
1985
Over 10,900 employees worldwide (Source: linkedin.com). Revenue of over 5.7 billion euros in 2023 (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).
What They Do
Nordex focuses exclusively on onshore wind turbines in the 4 to 6 MW+ class. The company develops, manufactures, installs, and maintains these turbines through integrated processes that include design, precision engineering, rotor blade and tower production, logistics, turnkey installation, and complete lifecycle maintenance (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). The core platform Delta4000, introduced in 2017 with the N149/4.X, offers flexible power ratings (4-6 MW) and rotor diameters of up to 175 meters. This platform is optimized for various wind conditions and extreme climates (Source: nordex-online.com). The products cater to various customer segments, including utilities, independent power producers, and community wind projects, providing tailored solutions for site-restricted or grid-limited locations with lifespans of up to 35 years.
Projects & Track Record
In Germany, Nordex has commissioned 8,653 MW of onshore wind power plants, with 4,946 MW under construction, including the first wind farm in Hamburg featuring N27/150 turbines that have been operational for over 32 years (Source: nordex-online.com). A prototype of the N175/6.X on a 179 m high hybrid tower in Santow, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, is in pre-series, with installation scheduled for September 2025 and commissioning between October 2025 and January 2026 (Source: nordex-online.com). Globally, Nordex supplies over 52 GW of installed turbines in 85% of markets outside China, with about 1 GW in Canada, including the N163/5.X, N163/6.X, and N175/6.X cold climate models (Source: windindustry-in-germany.com). Key customers include Bürgerwind Hollich GmbH & Co. KG and Energieversorgung Mittelrhein (evm), who engage in long-term partnerships for turnkey projects and maintenance.
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Nordex secured significant contracts in Germany, including 107 MW repowering in North Rhine-Westphalia for Bürgerwind Hollich with 12 N163/6.X on 164 m high hybrid towers (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Additional contracts include 21 MW from BMR energy solutions for the "Heinz" site and 77 MW for the Schneifelhöhe wind farm (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com). Milestones include the commissioning of 2,202.2 MW in Germany in the first half of 2025 and the launch of series production of hybrid towers in April 2025 (Source: nordex-online.com). The merger with Acciona Windpower in 2016 remains a key expansion, with no further acquisitions or funding rounds mentioned in the latest sources.
Working There
Nordex employs over 10,900 people in various fields, including development, production, project management, installation, logistics, sales, and service (Source: nordex-online.com). The company culture emphasizes decentralized regional operations for customer proximity and continuous training for technicians to global standards. Training is provided through the Nordex Academy, which includes GWO certifications and practical training on Delta4000 simulators (Source: nordex-online.com). Hiring occurs at the locations in Hamburg and Rostock as well as in production facilities in several countries, with increasing demand for installation and service technicians in North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate (Source: renewable-energy-industry.com).
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Job Description
The role of HSE Construction Site Officer directly supports the company's mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the HSE Construction Site Officer, you will be responsible to monitor and control all HSE matters related to project team members and contractors ensuring that the Project complies with the project requirement i.e. specification, safety code, and other policies/guidelines related to the project and assess risk, and design strategies to reduce potential hazards within an assigned wind farm. During project execution of projects, you will be responsible for HSE, in particular on the project sites where the wind farms are constructed and also in respect to the personnel employed in that context (project managers and site managers, commissioning and erection staff, service technicians, engineers, crane contractors and other subcontractors for erection work, civil construction work, etc.).
What You'll Do
- Works to maintain global alignment for HSE Management Systems and daily HSE activities.
- Supports cross-functional teams in the planning, facilitation, and completion of HSE projects.
- Works with functional leaders to review analytical data of HSE related incidents.
- Interfaces with clients and customers as needed in a manner that reflects positively on the company.
- Supports HSE Director and Officers with direction to assure that a system is in place to monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, local regulations during the Project Management phase of operations.
- Interprets and implements the Global HSE requirements.
- Works in conjunction with HSE team(s) to implement policies and procedures at the site level.
- Creates records and reports for functional management areas indicating results and conclusions with appropriate recommendations for organizational implementation.
- Provides functional guidance to assist with process controls using Root Cause Analysis (RCA/8D) methods and proactive analytical problem solving for project management activities.
- Liaises with our Supply/Engineering/Project Management/Regional HSE team regarding daily issue
What You Have
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AA or AS degree, or experience with the related discipline with equivalent
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1-5 years of HSE experience is preferred, including at least 1-3 years in dedicated training, teaching capacity
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Maintain current certificates and professional development requirements to enable the role of instructor.
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Fluency in English and French is mandatory. Spanish and/or German is a plus.
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Ability to work cooperatively with others to obtain information, assess needs, and effectively transfer knowledge.
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Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and Database usage required.
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Familiarity with video production and editing.
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Ability to travel domestic and international locations to project sites and on business as required with the ability to obtain a passport to work in Canada/USA and other international locations. Travel 75% of the time.
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Must be able to work in Canada with no Company sponsorship now or in the future.
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Ability to successfully complete all Canadian regulatory laws surrounding pre-employment screening requirements.
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Ability to move and manipulate up to 23kg (50 pounds), climb vertical ladders, and work at heights above 100+ meters (300+ feet). Ability to meet specific weight limits of 120 kg (265lbs) max in order to utilize climbing equipment.
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Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position
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Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver's license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver's abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.
Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
- Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
- Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are not permitted.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management to ensure a safe working environment.
- Speak and understand English fluently to effectively communicate safety and job-related information, follow safety instructions, and collaborate with English-speaking supervisors and team members.
The pay for this role is exempt $123,000.00 CAD- $137,000.00 CAD annually with up to a 5% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.
In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable, we offer you:
- Basic Life and AD&D
- Dependent Life
- Optional Life & Spousal Optional Life
- Optional AD&D
- Weekly Indemnity
- Long Term Disability
- Extended Health Care
- Dental Care
- RRSP Match - up to $5k based upon what you contribute
Equal Opportunity:
Nordex adheres to a policy of equal employment opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
DEI:
We are committed to creating an environment and culture in which Diversity and Inclusion is recognized as a true opportunity and value for the organization. We welcome you to learn more by visiting this link: Diversity & Inclusion - Nordex SE
We look forward to receiving your application! To make it more convenient for you, we are happy to receive your application without a cover letter.
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About the role
May 7, 2026
Full time
Company
- Canada
1-5 years of HSE experience preferred
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