HSE Programmer Manager - West Branch, IA or Chicago,IL (m/f/d)

Do you want to be part of an agile team where colleagueship truly matters?

 

As a global company, we interact with a variety of people and cultures. Integrity, Respect, Colleagueship and Ownership are the unifying force for all departments and regions around the world. It’s the individual that defines the team. And it’s the team that makes the difference. Join the #TEAMNORDEX and shape the future of energy with us.

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of HSE Programmer Manager directly supports the company’s mission to develop and deliver clean power plants that make 100% renewable energy a reality for the world. As the HSE Program Manager, responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimizing digital tools, software solutions, automations, and data systems that support Health, Safety, and Environmental programs. This role bridges HSE operations with technology by creating applications, dashboards, analytics, and workflow automations that improve compliance, reporting accuracy, and decision‑making across the organization.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Develop custom HSE applications, scripts, and digital workflows (e.g., incident reporting, inspection forms, audit tools).
• Build and maintain automation using platforms like Power Automate, SharePoint, Power Apps, or internal systems.
• Support HSE databases, ensuring data structure integrity and efficient performance.
• Troubleshoot system issues and implement improvements.
• Build dashboards and reports (Power BI, or internal tools) that visualize key HSE metrics (TRIR, LTIFR, near misses, hazard reports, leading indicators).
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and timely reporting.
• Support integration between HSE systems and HR, operations, or contractor platforms (e.g., ISNetworld).
• Manage user access, permissions, and configuration settings within HSE software tools.
• Support compliance tracking for OSHA/CSA reporting and environmental requirements.
• Work with HSE Managers, field teams, and operations to gather requirements for new tools or system enhancements.
• Participate in the development and rollout of digital training modules.
• Support major projects by creating digital tools for risk assessments, JSEAs, LOTO libraries, and high‑risk task workflows.
• Ensure HSE digital tools follow IT and cybersecurity protocols.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

 

WHAT YOU HAVE

 

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2+ years programming experience or digital system administration
• Experience working with HSE teams or in industrial safety settings (preferred).
• Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI
• Experience with HSE software (Incident Management, Intelex, SAP EHS, etc.)
• Must possess the ability to think and analyze situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative, initiate and manage change, and deliver results.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are essential, most importantly strong team-building skills within a rapidly growing environment.
• Must be capable of positively influencing the management team when necessary.
• Independent, detail-oriented, creative, tenacious, and flexible are essential characteristics.
• (Not mandatory but highly preferred)
  • Understanding of OSHA/CSA reporting
  • Incident investigation workflows
  • Basic risk management concepts
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical administered by a medical examiner to ensure the ability to safely perform job functions and meet the physical demands of the position.

• Driving is an essential function of the job. Must possess a full valid driver’s license and be insurable under our auto insurance policy. This position will be subject to periodic driver’s abstract checks to confirm continued insurability.

Nordex places the highest priority on the safe operations of its business. As such, we are seeking a candidate who is committed to maintaining and promoting safety standards at all times. The ideal candidate must:

• Demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to safety protocols and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all safety regulations and company policies.
• Proactively identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.
• Properly use applicable safety equipment, including but not limited to eye protection, hearing protectors, steel-toe boots, and hard hats. Loose-fitting clothes and jewelry are no