Risk & Control HSE

Vestas is the world leader in wind technology and a driving-force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing, and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

People & Culture > Global Health, Safety & Environment > Systems & Risk

Global HSE Systems & Risk is Vestas' global center of expertise for HSE governance, critical risk management, management systems, compliance, organizational learning, analytics and digital enablement. We partner with leaders across the business to strengthen critical risk controls, drive continuous improvement, ensure regulatory and management system compliance, and leverage data-driven insights to improve HSE performance globally

Responsibilities

Support the development and continual improvement of Vestas' global critical risk framework by providing specialist expertise in risk management, control effectiveness and operational risk governanceYou will analyze risk and performance data, support risk reviews and assurance activities, contribute to the development of standards and operational requirements, and work closely with stakeholders to identify improvement opportunities, build business cases and strengthen critical risk controls across a global organization

Qualifications

Degree qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Risk Management, Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Hygiene or a related discipline5 years of Experience in HSE, operational risk management, critical risk programs, assurance, or risk governance within a complex industrial environmentDemonstrated experience in the management of high-consequence risks, including chemical management, hazardous substances, process safety, occupational hygiene, dangerous goods or related risk disciplinesFormal qualifications, certifications or specialist experience in chemical management, occupational hygiene, hazardous materials, process safety, chemical engineering or a related field will be highly regardedExperience developing, implementing or maintaining HSE standards, procedures, operational requirements, or risk controlsWorking knowledge of critical risk management principles, control effectiveness, assurance processes and risk-based decision makingKnowledge of ISO management systems, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements is desirableExperience in renewable energy, construction, utilities, manufacturing, chemical processing, mining, oil & gas, logistics or other high-risk industries is advantageous

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex risk issues and identify practical improvement opportunitiesAbility to develop evidence-based recommendations and contribute to business cases that support risk reduction and operational improvement initiativesStrong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships, influence outcomes, and gain buy-in across diverse functions and levels of the organizationAbility to interpret performance data, assurance findings, incidents and industry insights to identify emerging risks and improvement opportunitiesEffective communication skills, including the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for a broad range of stakeholdersAbility to work collaboratively across global teams and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environmentContinuous improvement mindset with a focus on learning, innovation and operational excellenceAbility to influence without authority and contribute to strategic risk reduction initiatives across a global organization

What We Offer

You’ll have the opportunity to help strengthen the position of Vestas in a key market for the company with excellent perspectives of growth. Join Vestas and you’ll cultivate your career in an inspiring environment at the world’s leading wind turbine producer, which has an ongoing dedication to sustainability. We value individual initiative, the desire to take on responsibility, and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. At Vestas your success is our success.

Additional Information

Your primary location will be in Chennai, India 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 20th Sep 2026

Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels.

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.