Chris Harvey
HSSE Director
Taipei City
Summary
Results-driven HSSE Director with 20+ years’ international experience leading health, safety, security and environmental strategy across offshore wind, high-voltage cable installation, major construction and complex marine operations. Known for building high-performing teams, strengthening safety culture, and improving organisational capability through robust systems, behavioural programmes and contractor performance management. Brings a proven track record of delivering HSSE assurance on multi-billion-dollar offshore wind developments, integrating ISO-certified management systems, driving regulatory compliance, and influencing senior stakeholders. Operates with composure in challenging environments, ensuring safe delivery across all phases, development, construction, commissioning and operations.
Thrives in mission critical and dynamic projects.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
11
11
Certifications
Work History
HSSE Director
Northland Power, Hailong Offshore Windfarm Project
09.2022 - Current
- Lead HSSE strategy for one of Asia’s largest offshore wind developments. Responsible for project-wide HSSE management systems, performance, regulatory compliance, and contractor oversight across offshore installation, commissioning, onshore substation works and marine operations.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Designed and implemented the project HSSE Management System aligned with ISO standards and local regulation.
- Established HSSE targets, KPIs and performance dashboards; report directly to the Project CEO.
- Provided HSSE leadership across engineering, design, construction and commissioning phases.
- Strengthened PTW and isolation management systems, ensuring alignment with industry best practice.
- Drove implementation of lessons learned, behavioural-based safety programmes and safety culture initiatives.
- Facilitated incident investigations, root cause analysis and corporate reporting.
- Managed emergency response planning, crisis escalation and multi-stakeholder coordination.
- Delivered contractor assurance, audits and performance improvement plans across multiple packages.
- Led HSSE training strategy covering onshore/offshore operational needs and compliance requirements.
SHESQ Manager
NKT Ltd, Moray East Windfarm Project & Doggerbank Windfarm Project
01.2019 - 09.2022
- Led HSSE for major offshore and onshore HVDC cable installation projects, ensuring safe execution of high-risk marine and construction activities.
- Key Responsibilities:
- Directed all project HSSE functions for marine operations and installation spread.
- Developed cable installation HSQE documentation aligned with ISO frameworks.
- Chaired design reviews, HAZID/HAZOP sessions and construction risk reduction meetings.
- Delivered project audit plans, KPIs, workforce engagement and behavioural programmes.
- Led incident investigations, liaison with regulators, and managed emergency response procedures.
- Strengthened competence, induction and drug/alcohol testing programmes across project team.
Project SHESQ Manager
Prysmian HV Cables, East Anglia 1 Project
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw SHESQ management for major cable and substation scopes, including system implementation, RAMS control, contractor assurance and environmental compliance.
Project SHEQ Practitioner
ABB HVDC / NKT HVC, CMS Project
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Delivered HSQE leadership across HVDC converter station works, HAZCON/HAZID processes, behavioural safety programmes, training and incident investigations.
Project Lead SHESQ Advisor
Prysmian HV Cables, HVDC Western Link
11.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed SHESQ assurance, environmental controls, contractor performance, audits, and safety culture initiatives across complex HVDC construction interfaces.
SHES Manager
GDF SVEZ-Belgium, Humber Gateway Project
06.2013 - 11.2013
- Implemented construction phase HSSE plan, emergency response systems and contractor engagement across offshore wind project operations.
SHES Advisor
ABB/National Grid Substations (EAC Alliance)
10.2010 - 06.2013
- Supported delivery of multiple UK substation construction projects, ensuring compliance with National Grid Rules and Electricity Alliance Central procedures.
- Roles include SHE Coordinator, QSHE Advisor, and Trainee / Apprentice QHSE Officer within engineering, petrochemical and construction sectors, building foundational expertise in audits, inspections, RAMS, incident investigation and management system development.
Skills
Executive HSSE Leadership: Strategic oversight of multi-package offshore wind programmes, aligning HSSE governance, resourcing, KPIs and performance expectations
Major Project Delivery: Offshore and onshore construction expertise including HVDC/HVAC cables, converter stations, heavy lifting, SPMTs, deep excavations, marine operations, HDD and fabrication environments
Safety Culture & Behavioural Change: Skilled in designing and embedding behavioural-based safety programmes, Golden Rules, cultural diagnostics and leadership engagement frameworks
Crisis & Emergency Management: Experienced in ERP development, tabletop exercises, emergency response coordination and critical incident command
Certification
GWO Offshore Training (BST)
Timeline
HSSE Director
Northland Power, Hailong Offshore Windfarm Project
09.2022 - Current
SHESQ Manager
NKT Ltd, Moray East Windfarm Project & Doggerbank Windfarm Project
01.2019 - 09.2022
Project SHESQ Manager
Prysmian HV Cables, East Anglia 1 Project
07.2018 - 01.2019
Project SHEQ Practitioner
ABB HVDC / NKT HVC, CMS Project
03.2015 - 07.2018
Project Lead SHESQ Advisor
Prysmian HV Cables, HVDC Western Link
11.2013 - 03.2015
SHES Manager
GDF SVEZ-Belgium, Humber Gateway Project
06.2013 - 11.2013
SHES Advisor
ABB/National Grid Substations (EAC Alliance)
10.2010 - 06.2013