Safety Manager - Wind Industry

GEV Wind Power is seeking a Safety Manager to lead and oversee Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across its wind energy projects, including construction, commissioning, and operational activities. The Safety Manager ensures compliance with OSHA, client, and company safety standards through proactive risk management, site audits, incident investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role partners closely with field operations, project management, and executive leadership to foster a strong safety culture and support the safe, efficient delivery of wind energy projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Create and implement GEV’s safety policies in line with OSHA, ANSI, & US legal requirements.

• Create RAMS (Risk Assessment Method Statements) as needed

• Provide guidance to Managers & Technicians on safety & health protocols & procedures

• Conduct site safety audits, inspections, & risk assessments.

• Lead investigations into incidents, near misses, & safety concerns. Identify causes and recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate safety records, including incident reports & audit findings.

• Represent GEV in regulatory inspections & external safety audits.

• Promote proactive safety reporting & GEV’s Fail Safely principles.

• Deliver safety briefings, toolbox talks, & safety campaigns to reinforce safe behaviours.

• Act as a point of contact for safety advice & employee safety concerns.

• Monitor & report on safety performance, including incidents, observations, & corrective actions.

• Track & report on safety KPIs such as incident rates, audit findings, & safety action closure rates.

• Identify trends & areas for improvement in safety performance.

• Partner with Operational Leadership, HR and Risk Management to manage safety risks.

• Support Operations in assessing safety risks for new & ongoing projects.

• Advise on emergency response planning & readiness.

• Oversee availability, inspection, & suitability of safety equipment & PPE.

To be considered, you must meet the minimum requirements

• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Occupational Health or related field

• CSP Certification preferred

• 5+ years experience in safety management in the wind, oil/gas, or construction sector

• Proven track record with incident investigation and risk management.

• Must be willing and physically able to climb wind turbines via interior access up to ~400 feet

• Experience leading audits and safety inspections.

• Must be able to travel to wind farm job sites throughout North America 20% of the time, by vehicle and/or air (prefer residence within an easy drive of a major airport)

• Must have strong two-way communication skills, excellent customer service skills, be a strong team player, have attention to detail, and possess the ability to work independently

• Prefer OSHA 501 certification

• Strong reporting and analysis skills

• Must be dedicated, responsive and have a professional demeanor

• Valid drivers license, good MVR record and satisfactory background and drug screening; (must be eligible to drive a rental vehicle)

• Possess or eligible to obtain a U.S. passport

• Proficient with safety management systems

• Must be computer proficient with internet, email and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required

• Experience with implementing EHS management system including ISO 14001, OSHA 18001 (ISO 45001)