Health & Safety Specialist
THE COMPANY
EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the world's fourth-largest wind and solar energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.
EDPR is committed to furthering social advances in terms of sustainability and integration. This is reflected by
the inclusion of the company in the Bloomberg Gender Equality index and the fact that it has been certified as a Top Employer 2023 in Europe, both of which recognise its employee-driven policies.
MISSION
Supervise and control, with all the EDP's areas involved, the implementation of the Group's Health & Safety policies in Germany, spreading the Health & Safety culture within the company and the contractors.
Ensure the regulatory & ISO 45001 compliance, as well as the implementation of the EDPR Management System.
Detect emergency situations and propose solutions.
MAIN ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Assess the regulatory compliance of the sites/offices and propose action plans.
2. Perform risk assessments of our employees.
3. Investigate incidents (accidents, nearmisses, hazard report) and develop the preventive actions plan.
4. Perform H&S inspections in O&M and E&C sites.
5. Perform and present periodical safety reports. Implement and participate in the update of tools and applications that support H&S activities.
6. Follow up the contractors H&S performance.
7. Ensure the contractor documentation process (E- Gestiona).
8. Provide technical support to other departments in all the phases of the projects (Development, Construction and Operation).
9. Give support to the HR teams for Health & Safety trainings.
10. Ensure the implementation of the EDPR Management System (ISO 45001) and propose improvements. Participate in the H&S governance (Management review, HSE commissions, Corporate H&S monthly meetings…).
11. Ensure the coordination with the H&S supervisors in construction sites.
REQUIRED PROFILE
1. ACADEMIC LEVEL
Occupational Health and Safety Officer or equivalent.
2. REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years in relevant fields.
3. SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE
• Knowledge about PV plants is a must. Knowledge about wind farms is a plus.
• Risks: electricity and working at heights.
• German legislation.
• ISO 45001 and H&S Management Systems.
• Construction sites.
• International experiences are a plus.
4. LANGUAGES
• High German level and fluent English are a must.
5. SKILLS / COMPETENCES
• Good communication and persuasion skills.
• Interest in technical aspects.
• Good contractor management.
• Dynamic and focused on continuous improvement.
• Conscientious.
Among EDPR's principles we would like to highlight diversity and inclusion as a strength in our values and practices. Reinforcing these principles has a real impact on the satisfaction of commitment, increases talent and the quality of leadership of our professionals. To achieve all our objectives, it intends to attract, develop and retain different profiles, assuming diversity as a key factor and differentiator of fundamental innovation in our organisation. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to the inclusion and sense of belonging of each person who is part of EDPR.
What makes us proud as an employer:
TOP Employer Europe 2024 certification.
Bloomberg Gender Equality Index 2022.
Top Workplaces US 2022. Certification in Conciliation (Excellence) by the Más Familia Foundation;
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