About this opportunity
TotalEnergies Group lists this HSE Lead - Solar (Contract) opportunity in north olmsted, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
If you’re passionate about safety leadership, thrive in the field, and want to play a hands‑on role in delivering some of the most exciting renewable energy projects in the country, we’d love to hear from you.
Why This Role Matters
As TotalEnergies accelerates development and construction of its U.S. onshore Solar portfolio, strong Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) governance is essential to delivering projects safely, compliantly, and responsibly. In this role, you will serve as the Owner’s Representative for HSE during construction of all projects, helping protect people, assets, and project performance. Your presence in the field, engagement with contractors, and leadership by example will directly support a proactive safety culture aligned with TotalEnergies’ core value:
“Safety for me, for you, for all.”
This is a highly visible, field‑based role focused on construction safety performance, contractor governance, and regulatory compliance. If you are a hands‑on safety professional who enjoys being in the field, working closely with EPCs and subcontractors, and setting clear safety expectations, this role offers meaningful impact within a global energy organization.
The HSE Lead serves as the Owner’s Representative for Health, Safety, Environment, and Security, 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 Health, Safety, and Environmental aspects of the project, supporting safe execution of construction activities through field presence, risk management, compliance verification, and continuous engagement with project teams.
What You’ll Do
Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) activities for wind project construction, including turbine erection, heavy lifts, crane operations, electrical work, and Balance of Plant (BOP) activities
Ensure contractor and subcontractor compliance with TotalEnergies MAESTRO standards, contractual HSE requirements, and applicable regulations
Review, validate, and approve HSE documentation, including HSE plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), lift plans, and methodstatements
Conduct regular site audits, inspections, and field verifications; track findings and ensure timely closure of corrective and preventive actions
Monitor HSE performance indicators (KPIs) and provide routine reporting to project and regional leadership
Lead or support incident investigations, near-miss reviews, and root cause analyses; implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence
Support regulatory, OSHA, and environmental compliance requirements throughout construction activities
Participate in and support HSE inductions, toolbox talks, safety moments, and emergency preparedness drills
Actively promote a strong and proactive safety culture aligned with TotalEnergies’ values: “Safety for me, for you, for all”
What You Bring
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in safety, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Minimum 5+ years of HSE experience on construction projects, preferably within the wind energy sector
Proven HSE leadership experience supporting wind energy construction, including EPCs and subcontractors
Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and U.S. construction safety standards
Demonstrated experience overseeing EPC and subcontractor Safety Management Systems
Hands‑on experience with working‑at‑heights programs, fall protection systems, and related safety controls
OSHA 30 (Construction) certification required; wind‑specific safety training preferred
Professional HSE certifications such as CSP, ASP, or CHST strongly preferred
Ability to work full‑time on an active construction site in outdoor field cond
Preferred Qualifications
Professional HSE certification (CSP, CHST, NEBOSH, or equivalent)
Owner-side or EPC governance experience in renewable energy projects
Familiarity with TotalEnergies MAESTRO or similar HSE management systems
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Worksite address
north olmsted, OH, 44070, US
Who can apply
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