QHSE Compliance Specialist (m/w/d)
Ørsted
Company Overview
Ørsted
HeadquartersFredericia, Denmark
Founded1972
SizeApproximately 8,700 employees globally (source: linkedin.com). Revenues of DKK 82.0 billion (approximately €11 billion) in 2023 (source: orsted.com).
What They Do
Ørsted is a global leader in renewable energy, focusing on offshore wind as its primary business model. The company develops, constructs, and operates large offshore wind farms using both fixed and floating turbines, and offers services in project development, engineering, procurement, construction, operation and maintenance, as well as power purchase agreements (source: orsted.com). Additionally, Ørsted works with onshore wind, solar energy, energy storage, renewable hydrogen, green fuels, and bioenergy, making them a versatile player in the renewable energy market (source: stateofgreen.com). Target markets include Europe, particularly the UK, Germany, and Denmark, as well as the USA, Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea, where they serve large customers such as national grid operators and utilities (source: orsted.com). Ørsted holds a leading competitive position as the world's largest developer of offshore wind with over 15 GW of installed capacity globally and a pipeline of over 37 GW under development (source: orsted.com).
Projects & Achievements
Among Ørsted's notable projects is the Hornsea 2 offshore wind farm in the UK, which, with a capacity of 1.4 GW, was fully commissioned in 2022 and is the world's largest operational offshore wind farm (source: orsted.com). The Race Bank offshore wind farm, also in the UK, was completed in 2018 with a capacity of 573 MW (source: orsted.com). In the USA, Revolution Wind (704 MW) reached financial close in 2024 with operations planned for 2026, while South Fork Wind (132 MW), the first offshore wind farm in the state, began delivering power to New York in 2024 (source: orsted.com). Current major projects include Hornsea 3 (2.9 GW, UK, under construction with first power expected in 2025) and Greater Changhua 4 (112 MW, Taiwan, commissioning in 2025) (source: orsted.com).
Recent Developments
In the past two years, Ørsted has won a contract for the 2.4 GW Atlantic Shores Project 4 offshore wind lease off the coast of New Jersey, USA, in October 2024 (source: orsted.com). They reached financial close on the 1.1 GW Greater Changhua 4 & 5 offshore wind farms in Taiwan in July 2024, valued at over DKK 10 billion (source: orsted.com). In 2023, Ørsted acquired a 20% stake in the 900 MW Nissen offshore wind project in Germany for €227 million (source: orsted.com). Ørsted also secured €1.2 billion in green financing in 2024 and reported an EBITDA of DKK 18.0 billion in 2023 despite project delays (source: orsted.com).
Working There
Ørsted offers roles in engineering (wind turbine technicians, project engineers), project development (site acquisition, permitting specialists), operations and maintenance (offshore service technicians), supply chain, finance, IT, legal, and sustainability analysis, with high demand in offshore wind construction and hydrogen R&D (source: orsted.com). Active recruitment is taking place at offices in Fredericia and Copenhagen (Denmark) for engineering and HQ functions, London (UK) for project development, as well as in the USA, Taiwan, and Germany for offshore wind and hydrogen initiatives (source: linkedin.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and transformation, as evidenced by their successful shift from fossil fuels, with employee reviews on Glassdoor averaging 4.0/5 for work-life balance and career opportunities (source: glassdoor.com). Documented benefits include competitive salaries, a 37-hour workweek in Denmark, six weeks of paid vacation, pension contributions up to 12%, hybrid work arrangements, and green benefits such as electric vehicle schemes and sustainability training (source: orsted.com).
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Imagine a future where you help turn complex regulatory requirements into clear, practical ways of working that support safe and compliant offshore.
You'll be part of the QHSE Hub Germany team where you, together with your colleagues, will support our site in Norddeich and our German wind farms. You'll work closely with five QHSE advisers, four based offshore and one based onshore, providing specialist guidance on regulations, compliance processes, reporting, audits, and continuous improvement.
As a team, we care about safety, share our expertise, and collaborate across different locations, disciplines, and backgrounds to find practical solutions.
You'll play an important role in
- identifying, monitoring, and interpreting German legal and QHSE compliance requirements, and tracking regulatory changes, and coordinating and monitoring actions with employees or consultants to close gaps between Ørsted management system requirements and local regulations.
- developing and maintaining legal registers, compliance monitoring tools, QHSE processes, and instructions for Hub Germany.
- reviewing QHSE documentation for offshore work and helping ensure alignment with legal obligations, QHSE requirements, and safe ways of working.
- supporting audits, ISO certifications, Synergy case quality, dashboards, trend analysis, action plans, and management reporting.
- guiding colleagues and stakeholders on local regulations, QHSE processes, compliance expectations, and communication with relevant authorities.
- developing QHSE compliance training, supporting employee onboarding, and implementing corporate initiatives and campaigns.
To succeed in the role, you
- have a background in quality and occupational health and safety management, with sound knowledge of German occupational health and safety regulations.
- speak, read, and write German to a high professional standard and can communicate effectively in an international working environment.
- understand quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- have experience managing processes and systems and can turn detailed regulations and guidelines into practical ways of working.
- communicate clearly, build constructive stakeholder relationships, and feel comfortable working across teams and functions.
- work independently within defined guidelines, organise your work effectively, and bring project management capability and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Maybe you've read the above and can see you have some transferable skills, even though they don't quite match all the points. If you think you can bring something to the team, we still encourage you to apply.
Shape the future with us
Send your application to us as soon as possible. We'll be conducting interviews on a continuous basis and reserve the right to take down the advert when we've found the right candidate.
As an applicant or employee, you may request reasonable work and position accommodation or adjustments via [email protected].
Please note that for your application to be taken into consideration, you must submit your application via our online career pages and answer the screening questions relevant for your country. We don't take applications or inquiries from external recruiters or agencies into account for this position.
Position salary range
For this position, the expected base pay range is 5335,63€ monthly for the advertised location. The offered base salary will be determined within this range based on relevant skills, experience, and expected role fulfilment within the stated pay range to ensure a fair and competitive offer. Where applicable, you may also be eligible for variable payment and a comprehensive benefits package.
Our benefits package
For this position, employees who meet eligibility requirements have access to: 30 days of annual vacation, an 8 % employer pension contribution, and comprehensive insurance cover, including overseas health insurance, accident insurance, and optional private insurance via HDI; a multimedia package (mobile phone and laptop or tablet); regular medical check-ups every two years and influenza vaccination; ergonomic workstation support (including adjustable desks); a wide range of health and well-being initiatives such as health apps, fitness training (virtual and in-person), and participation in running events; access to showers and changing rooms (at Ørsted Germany GmbH); free fresh fruit and hot and cold beverages; team and company events (including end-of-year/annual Ørsted party and family day); reimbursement of reading glasses for work; public transport allowance and bike leasing; Hansefit gym discount; education allowance; employee discounts (e.g. concerts); a company credit card for business travel; and consulting services for parental leave or care time via KWB e.V.
Pre-employment background check
Certain positions may require a background check as part of the hiring process. If applicable, you will be informed during the recruitment process. Background checks are conducted by an external provider in accordance with local legal requirements.
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About the role
September 3, 2026
September 3, 2026
Full time
On-site
Company
€5,335 monthly
- Norden-Norddeich, Germany
Experienced
UTC+02:00