Head of Construc. & Comm. HSE

About the Voith Group

The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 20,700 employees, sales of 4,8 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.

Voith Hydro is hiring for:

Head of Construc. & Comm. HSE
Remote, US

Reasons you’ll love working here:

• Safety-First Culture Without Compromise
  Voith Hydro is committed to an injury-free and environmentally responsible workplace, where safety is a core value embedded in all operations and leadership decisions.
• Global Organization with Local Impact
  You will influence safety and environmental performance across critical infrastructure projects, supporting renewable energy solutions and major client programs across North America.
• Strong Leadership & Accountability Framework
  HSE leadership plays a central role in governance, with clear expectations for compliance, continuous improvement, and performance reporting to executive leadership.
• Dynamic Field Environment
  This role provides exposure to complex estimating (OTC), construction, commissioning, and outage (OTO) operations, requiring real-time problem solving and leadership.
• Culture of Collaboration
  Work across functions (Field Services, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Clients) to deliver safe, compliant, and high-quality project execution.

Summary:

The HSE Manager – Construction & Commissioning (North America) is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) programs across all field operations, including construction, installation, commissioning, and outage (OTO) activities.

This role ensures compliance with federal, state, provincial, and client-specific regulatory requirements, while driving proactive risk management and fostering a strong safety culture across all project sites. The position serves as a key liaison between field teams, project management, corporate HSE, and clients, ensuring alignment with Voith Hydro’s HSE Management System and environmental compliance obligations.

This role will collaborate with HSE Manager VHM for management of Canadian Operations.

Responsibilities:

HSE Program Leadership (Field / Construction)

• Develop and implement site-specific HSE plans including:
• Risk Assessments & Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
• Site Safety Management Plans (SSMPs)
• Emergency Response & Rescue Plans
• Environmental Protection Plans
• Ensure consistent Application of Voith HSE Management System across all project phases:
• Pre-mobilization
• Mobilization
• Execution / commissioning
• Demobilization

Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Oversight

• Ensure compliance with:
• OSHA (U.S.), provincial (Canadian), state and local regulations
• Environmental regulations (EPA, local authorities, and client requirements)
• Oversee environmental planning and compliance at project sites, including:
• Spill prevention and response
• Waste handling and disposal
• Environmental impact mitigation
• Support preparation and submission of regulatory documentation and environmental plans required for project execution.

Site Risk Management & Execution

• Conduct site audits, inspections, and hazard assessments based on:
• Project scope
• Duration
• Risk profile
• Support high-risk construction activities, including:
• Voith Hydro’s Eight (8) Life Saving Rules
• Driving Safety
• Safe Mechanical Lifting
• Confined Space Entry
• Working at Heights
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) / Electrical work / Commissioning
• Hazardous Material Management
• Pressure Safety
• STOP Work Authority
• Provide real-time support during client audits, regulatory inspections, and incident response scenarios.

Incident Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead or support incident investigations, including:
• Root cause analysis
• Development of corrective and preventive actions
• Lessons learned implementation
• Track and report HSE KPIs for project performance and compliance.
• Drive corrective actions to closure and ensure accountability across field teams.

Training, Coaching & Culture Development

• Create, Deliver and Coordinate:
• Site orientations
• Task-specific training
• Ongoing safety meetings and toolbox talks
• Mentor site leadership and supervisors to strengthen ownership of HSE responsibilities.
• Promote behavior-based safety / risk tolerance, hazard recognition and Stop-Work Authority across all sites.

Stakeholder & Project Integration

• Act as a liaison between:
• Project Managers
• Site Managers / Supervisors
• Contractors
• Clients and regulatory agencies
• Support development of customer-required HSE deliverables and ensure alignment with contract requirements.

Resource Planning & Field Support

• Assess and plan for adequate HSE staffing levels based on project needs.
• Assist with cost estimates and forecast resource requirements for HSE support during OTC and OTO and major projects.

Requirements:

education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field. Five (5) years’ additional experience directly related to HSE Management in construction, heavy industrial, energy sector or commissioning and outage may meet this requirement.
• Professional certifications preferred:
• CSP (Certified Safety Professional)
• CHST / ASP or equivalent

Experience

• Minimum 7-10 years of HSE experience in:
• Construction
• Heavy industrial or energy sectors
• Commissioning / outage environments
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or large-scale projects

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of:
• OSHA and construction safety standards
• Site-specific safety planning (SSMP, JSA, etc.)
• Environmental compliance requirements (waste management, spill prevention, reporting)
• Familiarity with:
• Client-driven HSE requirements (e.g. USACE, major utilities)
• Industrial hygiene and exposure control programs

Leadership & Competencies

• Proven ability to lead HSE programs in dynamic field environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels
• Ability to influence safety culture and drive accountability under high-pressure project conditions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Don’t meet every single requirement but think you would be a good fit for our team? We encourage you to apply – your unique skills may be just what we need for this or other roles!

Voith US Inc. is an EEO/AA/VEVRAA compliant Federal Contractor and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in the industry including people of color, LGBTQI+ community, women, individuals with disabilities (both seen and unseen), Veterans, people of any age or family status. We embrace the competitive advantage that diversity brings and we strive to create a working environment that is inclusive of thought and talent.