Job Description

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:


HSE Supervisor of Construction & Commiss 
Remote
 

 

 Reasons you’ll love working here:

Safety Without Compromise
Voith Hydro is committed to an injury-free and environmentally responsible workplace, where HSE is a fundamental value embedded in all operations and leadership expectations.

Strong Leadership & HSE Governance
HSE performance is monitored through structured KPIs, compliance programs, and executive oversight, ensuring accountability and continuous improvement.

Dynamic Project-Based Work Environment
You will be directly involved in complex construction, commissioning, and outage (OTO) activities, supporting critical infrastructure and renewable energy projects across North America.

Collaborative Project Execution
Partner with project managers, field leaders, and clients to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality execution of field operations.

Exposure to High-Impact HSE Programs
Support implementation of Voith’s core HSE programs, including risk management, hazard analysis, environmental compliance, and behavior-based safety initiatives.

 

Summary:

The HSE Supervisor – Construction & Commissioning is responsible for the field-level execution, monitoring, and enforcement of HSE programs across construction and commissioning activities.

This role supports the HSE Manager – Construction & Commissioning by ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, client standards, and Voith Hydro’s HSE Management System, while actively promoting a strong safety culture across project sites. The position requires a strong field presence, technical competence, and the ability to engage with supervisors, contractors, and project teams to drive safe and environmentally responsible operations.

 

Responsibilities:

Field HSE Program Execution

  • Support implementation of site-specific HSE plans, including:
    • Site Safety Management Plans (SSMPs)
    • Job Safety Analyses (JSAs)
    • Emergency Response Plans
    • Environmental Protection Plans
  • Ensure consistent application of HSE requirements across all phases:
    • Pre-mobilization and Planning
    • Mobilization
    • Construction / commissioning
    • Demobilization

Site Safety Oversight & Risk Management

  • Conduct routine field inspections, audits, and risk assessments to ensure safe work practices.
  • Support high-risk operations including:
    • Hazardous Material and Waste Management
    • Lifting and rigging
    • Electrical work and commissioning
    • Confined space entry
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
  • Provide on-site HSE support during:
    • Client audits
    • Regulatory inspections
    • Critical project activities

Environmental Compliance (Field Operations)

  • Support implementation of environmental controls at project sites, including:
    • Spill prevention and response
    • Waste management and handling
    • Protection of surrounding environment during construction
  • Ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations and project-specific requirements.
  • Assist with environmental documentation and reporting requirements associated with field activities, aligned with broader regulatory programs (e.g., waste management and reporting practices).

 

Incident Investigation & Reporting

  • Participate in incident investigations, including:
    • Data collection and fact finding
    • Root cause analysis
    • Development of corrective and preventive actions
  • Support tracking and closure of corrective actions.
  • Maintain accurate records and reporting of incidents and observations.

Training, Communication & Culture

  • Deliver and support:
    • HSE Campaigns
    • Site orientations
    • Toolbox talks and safety meetings
    • Task-specific training for employees and contractors
  • Promote key HSE behaviors and programs such as:
    • Stop Work Authority
    • Behavioral-based safety, risk tolerance, hazard recognition, and stop-work authority
  • Reinforce HSE expectations with field supervisors and workforce.

Coordination & Stakeholder Support

  • Act as a liaison between:
    • Site supervisors and project teams
    • HSE Manager and corporate HSE functions
    • Clients and contractors
  • Support preparation of HSE documentation required by clients and project specifications.

Continuous Improvement

  • Identify opportunities to improve HSE performance, efficiency, and compliance.
  • Support initiatives to enhance safety culture and reduce incidents.
  • Contribute to lessons learned and sharing of best practices across projects.

Requirements:

Education & Certifications

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field preferred
  • Preferred certifications:
    • CHST (Construction Health & Safety Technician)
    • ASP or equivalent
    • OSHA 500 (OSHA Outreach Instructor)

Experience

  • Minimum 3–7 years of HSE experience in:
    • Construction, commissioning, heavy-industrial or energy sector environments
  • Experience supporting multi-site or project-based HSE programs preferred

Technical Knowledge

  • Strong working knowledge of:
    • OSHA construction standards
    • Site-specific safety planning (SSMPs, JSAs, etc.)
  • Working understanding of:
    • Environmental compliance in construction environments (waste handling, spill control)
  • Familiarity with industrial and project-based HSE risks and controls

Leadership & Competencies

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with frontline workforce
  • Ability to influence safe behaviors and enforce compliance standards
  • Proactive, hands-on approach in dynamic field environments
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

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.
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