Posted 18 August 2026
Requisition ID 78254
Location(s)
Oostende, VWV, BE, 8400
Work experience Professional
Type of position Full-Time
Job Family Quality, Health, Safety and Environment
Join our team as an HSE professional and help support safe operations across offshore wind operations in Belgium and the Netherlands. In this role, you will help with daily service activities, encourage a strong safety culture, and ensure HSE standards are met. You’ll work closely with operational teams, contribute to continuous improvement, and play a key role in managing risks and incident prevention. With a mix of onshore and offshore work, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the renewable energy sector
People Culture > Global Health, Safety Environment > Offshore BE
As part of the North and Central Europe (NCE) region, our HSE team provides key support to the O M department within Cluster 3. We collaborate closely with operational teams across 11 offshore wind farms in Belgium and the Netherlands, ensuring high standards of safety, environmental compliance, and risk management. In this offshore setting, our team helps build a safety-focused culture and supports safe, efficient operations
Responsibilities
Support offshore service operations by promoting safety awareness and a positive safety culture
Deliver HSE campaigns and training, and support the implementation of the annual HSE action plan
Maintain and update HSE documentation, including risk assessments, procedures, and toolbox talks
Participate in toolbox talks, inspections, and HSE meetings
Ensure compliance with HSE processes and customer requirements
Manage HSE reporting, including hazards, near misses, observations, and incidents
Support incident investigations and advise teams on preventive and corrective actions
Qualifications
Have experience with HSE policies, processes and incident handling, registration and investigations
Have experience in the review and creation of HSE Documents
Good attention to detail and structured approach to documentation and processes
Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
Proficiency in Dutch is also preferred.
Competencies
Act as an HSE role model through behavior and communication, while being a motivated, professional, and transparent collaborative colleague
Ability to coach and support teams in developing an effective safety culture rather than simply enforcing safety rules
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks while demonstrating ownership and accountability
Good IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn new systems and processes
Effective communication and facilitation skills with a broad range of local stakeholders
Capacity to maintain composure in emergency situations and other demanding circumstances
Willingness and ability to learn through on-the-job experience and formal training
What we offer
We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's number one wind turbine producer. We value initiative, responsibility, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a commitment to sustainability and safety, and you will work among colleagues who support one another
Additional information
Primary work location: Oostende, Belgium, 3 days a week in office. You will be required to attend the office every day to begin with.
This position requires approximately 10 days of travel per year.
Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, however, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 17/09/2026.
You can apply online by clicking on the “Apply Online” button at the top or bottom of this page.
Our commitment to a fair hiring.
At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.
DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.
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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.
