The HSE Lead serves as the Owner’s Representative for Health, Safety, Environment, and Security during construction of the Laurel Wind Project, providing site-based HSE leadership and governance across all project activities. This role ensures compliance with TotalEnergies HSE policies (MAESTRO), contractual requirements, and all applicable regulatory obligations, while actively promoting a strong and proactive safety culture among EPCs and subcontractors. The HSE Lead is responsible for overseeing all HSE aspects of the project, with direct and sustained focus on working-at-heights activities, including turbine erection, tower access, nacelle work, and blade operations. The position requires routine physical access to elevated work areas to verify compliance, assess risk controls, and support the safe execution of work.

💼 What You’ll Do
HSE Leadership & Governance
Lead and oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities for wind project construction, with a strong focus on working‑at‑heights safety, including turbine erection, heavy lifts, crane operations, electrical work, and Balance of Plant (BOP) activities
Enforce TotalEnergies MAESTRO standards, site‑specific HSE plans, and contractual HSE requirements across all contractors and subcontractors
Actively promote a proactive and visible safety culture aligned with TotalEnergies’ values: “Safety for me, for you, for all.”
Field Oversight & Site Inspections
Perform regular site inspections and field verifications, including work at elevation in turbine towers, nacelles, and other elevated work areas
Interface closely with contractors to ensure full alignment with height‑safety procedures, rescue readiness, and safe work practices
Permits, Risk Management & Controls
Review, validate, and approve working‑at‑heights permits, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), rescue plans, lift plans, and construction method statements
Verify proper selection, use, inspection, certification, and maintenance of fall protection systems and rescue equipment
Incident Management, Reporting & Compliance
Lead or support incident investigations, including near‑misses related to working at heights; conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective and preventive actions
Monitor HSE performance indicators (KPIs), track corrective actions, and provide regular reporting to project and regional leadership
Support regulatory, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements applicable to wind construction activities
Training, Engagement & Preparedness
Deliver site HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety moments, emergency preparedness drills, and specialized safety training related to working at heights