Project HSE Manager, Offshore Wind
Location: Seoul, South Korea
Open to: Expats and relocation candidates
Position Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (Project-based)
Company Overview
Taylor Hopkinson is partnering with a global leader in offshore renewable energy development, committed to driving the clean energy transition and advancing sustainable power generation across Asia. The company is currently developing one of South Korea’s pioneering utility-scale offshore wind projects, integrating international offshore expertise with local capabilities to deliver to the highest global standards of safety, quality, and environmental performance.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced and motivated HSE Manager, offshore wind to oversee all Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) matters throughout the full lifecycle of a major offshore wind project-from detailed design and fabrication through to offshore installation and commissioning.
This position requires a strategic leader capable of implementing and upholding international HSE best practices while ensuring compliance with Korean regulations and cultivating a proactive safety culture across diverse, multi-national teams.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as the project’s HSE focal point, advising senior leadership on all HSE-related matters.
- Implement and manage the Project HSE Management Plan in accordance with corporate policies, ISO/OHSAS standards, and local regulations.
- Oversee HSE performance across all EPCI packages (Foundations, Cables, WTG, Offshore Substation, Marine Operations).
- Evaluate and monitor contractors’ HSE systems, plans, and compliance to ensure continuous improvement.
- Lead HSE oversight during fabrication, marshalling, and offshore installation campaigns.
- Develop and maintain HSE KPIs, incident statistics, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct and support incident investigations, root cause analyses, and lessons learned activities.
- Promote and embed a proactive safety culture across all project teams and contractor organizations.
- Liaise with local regulatory bodies and external auditors on compliance and reporting requirements.
- Mentor and support local HSE professionals, contributing to capability development within Korea’s offshore wind sector.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Safety Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of HSE experience in offshore energy, with at least 5 years in offshore wind.
- Proven leadership as HSE Manager (or equivalent) on large-scale offshore wind projects through execution phases (fabrication, T&I, commissioning).
- In-depth knowledge of international HSE standards (ISO 45001, ISO 14001, OHSAS, IMCA, G+, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience managing HSE in multi-contract and multicultural project environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Previous experience in Asia or Korea preferred but not essential.
- Fluent in English; Korean language skills advantageous.
