Job Description

Join our team as an HSE professional and help drive safety excellence across offshore wind operations in Belgium and the Netherlands. In this dynamic role, you’ll support day to day service activities, promote a strong safety culture, and ensure compliance with HSE standards. You’ll work closely with operational teams, contribute to continuous improvement, and play a key role in managing risks and incident prevention. With a mix of onshore and offshore work, this is a great opportunity to make a real impact in the renewable energy sector.

People & Culture > Global Health, Safety & Environment > Offshore BE

As part of the North and Central Europe (NCE) region, our HSE team provides key support to the O&M department within Cluster 3. We collaborate closely with operational teams across 11 offshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, ensuring high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and risk management. In this dynamic offshore environment, our team plays a vital role in fostering a strong safety culture and enabling safe and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Support offshore service operations in driving safety awareness and a positive safety culture
• Deliver HSE campaigns, training, and implement the annual action plan
• Maintain and update HSE documentation, including risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Participate in toolbox talks, inspections, and HSE meetings
• Ensure compliance with HSE processes and customer requirements
• Manage HSE reporting, including hazards, near misses, and incidents
• Support investigations and advise teams on preventive and corrective actions

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in an HSE role within the wind or energy sector (or similar industry)
• Good understanding of HSE policies, processes, and incident management (reporting, registration, investigation)
• Experience creating and reviewing HSE documentation, such as risk assessments and toolbox talks
• Familiarity with maintaining compliance and safety standards in operational environments
• Solid attention to detail and structured approach to documentation and processes
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Proficiency in Dutch is a strong advantage

Competencies

• Act as an HSE role model, demonstrating safe behaviours and a transparent, team oriented approach
• Coach and support teams to build a strong safety culture, rather than simply enforcing rules
• Effectively prioritise and manage multiple tasks while taking ownership and accountability
• Solid IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Structured and organised way of working
• Strong communication and facilitation skills with local stakeholders
• Remain calm and composed in emergency or high pressure situations
• Proactive attitude towards learning and continuous development

What we offer

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues that take care of each other.

Additional information

Primary work location: Oostende, Belgium
This position requires approximately 10 days of global travel per year.
You will be required to work offshore for approximately 24 days per year, typically departing at 6:00 AM and returning at 6:00 PM.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 28/06/2026.
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DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

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About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
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