Nordex

Program HSE Manager (m/w/d)

Join Nordex as Program HSE Manager in Chicago or West Branch, Iowa. Lead digital HSE tools development to enhance safety and compliance in renewable energy projects. Benefit from comprehensive health coverage, 401(k) match, and paid time off while shaping a sustainable future.
Nordex
Nordex
Chicago, United States West Branch, Iowa, United States On-site Full time USD 85k–95k yearly UTC-05:00

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

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It's the individual that defines the team. And it's the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

Summary

The role of HSE Programmer Manager 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 Program Manager, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing digital tools, software solutions, automations, and data systems that support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This role bridges HSE operations with technology by creating applications, dashboards, analytics, and workflow automations that improve compliance, reporting accuracy, and decision‑making across the organization.

What You'll Do

  • Develop custom HSE applications, scripts, and digital workflows (e.g., incident reporting, inspection forms, audit tools).
  • Build and maintain automation using platforms like Power Automate, SharePoint, Power Apps, or internal systems.
  • Support HSE databases, ensuring data structure integrity and efficient performance.
  • Troubleshoot system issues and implement improvements.
  • Build dashboards and reports (Power BI, or internal tools) that visualize key HSE metrics (TRIR, LTIFR, near misses, hazard reports, leading indicators).
  • Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
  • Support integration between HSE systems and HR, operations, or contractor platforms (e.g., ISNetworld).
  • Manage user access, permissions, and configuration settings within HSE software tools.
  • Support compliance tracking for OSHA/CSA reporting and environmental requirements.
  • Work with HSE Managers, field teams, and operations to gather requirements for new tools or system enhancements.
  • Participate in the development and rollout of digital training modules.
  • Support major projects by creating digital tools for risk assessments, JSEAs, LOTO libraries, and high-risk task workflows.
  • Ensure HSE digital tools follow IT and cybersecurity protocols.

What You Have

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.

  • 2+ years programming experience or digital system administration

  • Experience working with HSE teams or in industrial safety settings (preferred).

  • Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI

  • Experience with HSE software (Incident Management, Intelex, SAP EHS, etc.)

  • Must possess the ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.

  • Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change, and deliver results.

  • Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team-building skills within a rapidly growing environment.

  • Must be capable of positively influencing the management team when necessary.

  • Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, and flexible are essential characteristics.

  • (Not mandatory but highly preferred)

  • Understanding of OSHA/CSA reporting

  • Incident investigation workflows

  • Basic risk management concepts

  • 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.

  • 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 at $85 - $95 USD salary with up to a 10% bonus. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.

We believe our employees are our greatest assets at Nordex. In addition to the opportunity to make our world a little more sustainable we offer you a total rewards program* designed to recognize and reward the dedication, hard work, and commitment of our team members. We are proud to offer a comprehensive package that aligns with our core values of Respect, Integrity, Colleagueship, and Ownership.

Financial Benefits

  • Paid Time Off - Three (3) weeks accrued (120 hours)
  • Medical & Pharmacy Insurance with multiple options to best meet your needs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) with Employer Contribution
  • Flex Spending Account (FSA)
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Short-Term / Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • 401(k) with Employer Match
  • Student Debt Repayment
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Wellbeing, Family Planning, and Voluntary Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental Leave
  • Calm Subscription
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Accident Insurance
  • Legal Plans
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • And much more...

*Offers may vary by location and eligibility.

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

About the Nordex Group

The manufacture of wind energy plants in the on-shore segment has been our core competence and passion for around 40 years. With more than 57 GW installed capacity worldwide, our turbines supply sustainable energy to more than 80% of the global energy market and we are one of the largest companies in the wind industry. National subsidiaries in more than 40 markets and production facilities in Germany, Spain, Brazil, the USA, Mexico and India offer our more than 10,400 employees the opportunity for international and intercultural cooperation.

We are growing and together driving forward the expansion of alternative energies worldwide - if you wish, from now on with you. Join the #TeamNordex

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 21, 2026

Full time

Company

May 21, 2026

On-site

USD 85k–95k yearly

Wind Energy

Nordex

nordex-online.com

  •  Chicago, United States
  •  West Branch, Iowa, United States

2+ years

UTC-05:00