HSE Field Safety & Compliance Advisor

Job Title: US HSE Field Safety & Compliance Advisor

Exemption Status: Exempt

Role Summary

The Field Safety & Compliance Advisor ensures the highest levels of operational safety, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement across SkySpecs’ field activities. In this role, you will partner closely with Field Operations, Project Management and the HSEQ Manager to maintain compliance with OSHA standards and internal policies whilst driving a strong safety culture throughout the organization.

As Field Safety & Compliance Advisor , you will

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Have oversight on field execution of company safety and operational policies
• Ensure all SkySpecs personnel maintain the required HSE training, licenses, and certifications.
• Collaborates with Field Services Manager on selection of PPE and other task related equipment.
  • Prepares/trains employees on the proper use of PPE and climb equipment
  • Maintains compliance of PPE inspections/replacement intervals

Safety Performance & Incident Management

• Reviews incident reports and acts as the primary safety point of contact for initial incident notifications and investigation in NAM and other assigned regions.
• Lead or support incident investigations, performing root-cause analysis and developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Monitor the effectiveness of CAPAs and track trends to reduce operational risk.

Auditing & Continuous Improvement

• Assist HSEQ Manager with HSE audits in accordance with the Integrated Management System (IMS) and industry best practices.
• Conduct safety and compliance audits with Pilot and Technician vendors.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across operational teams.

Training & Competence Development

• Develop and deliver HSE training programs in collaboration with the HSEQ Manager.
• Support the creation of training materials and competency development frameworks.

Requirements of the job

• 3+ years of wind energy and/or field services experience.
• OSHA 30 or NEBOSH International Certificate and above or alternative Occupational Health & Safety qualification from recognized body (eg. OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Experience auditing field operations.
• Experience in developing and reviewing Job Safety Analysis and Risk Assessment Method Statements.
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing safety controls for Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) activities, specifically relating to Confined Space entry, Isolation (LOTO) procedures, and Work at Height.
• Demonstrated experience conducting incident/accident investigations.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time for field audits, training, and vendor assessments.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including the climbing of wind turbines.

Key Competencies:

• Excellent communication and coaching capability across diverse field teams.
• High attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Ability to influence without authority and promote a proactive safety culture.
• Comfortable working in dynamic, field-based environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Bonus points for

• Bachelor’s degree in a concentration focusing on HSE.
• Environmental Qualification from recognised bodies ie. (OSHA, IEMA, NEBOSH).
• Procedure and Training content development.
• Experience with global HSE standards.
• Experience with ISO 9001, 14001, 45001 preferably in an internal/external audit capability.
• Indate GWO Basic Safety Training and Advance Rescue Training.