Junior HSE Advisor (m/w/d)

Job Description

At Voltalia we are passionate about renewable energies! We are an electricity producer from wind, solar, hydro, biomass and storage and also a service provider to 3rd party clients such as Development, EPC, O&M and Distribution. Today we are in 20 countries, split among 4 continents, and offering a global operating capacity to our clients. We are listed on the regulated Euronext market in Paris since July 2014.

Our Health, Safety and Environment department is looking for an HSE Advisor, to support Operation & Maintenance business line, who will have the following responsibilities:

• Conduct periodic safety inspections and audits in the field.
• Manage and investigate first steps of accidents and incidents (reporting to HSE Coordinator O&M).
• Manage PPE, work uniforms & equipment.
• Coordinate with HSE Coordinator and assist HSE related activities.
• Elaborate, revise and update HSE work procedures and instructions.
• Prepare and update HSE statistical tracking and trending data.
• Keep updated regarding all relevant HSE laws, codes of practice and standards for the area.
• Provide assistance to the HSE Coordinator with clients’ HSE requirements and assist in compliance.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining the HSE Management System.
• Assist with developing HSE Plans that comply with Company policies and procedures as well as local client requirements.
• Assist with the development and implementation of appropriate location emergency response systems.
• Provide HSE Coordinator with feedback on HSE performance.
• Conduct HSE presentations and training to employees as required.
• Conduct HSE audits and inspections to O&M sites;
• Assist work site personnel and Health and Safety Management in the development of work site HSE promotions and campaigns. Assist in the promotion of awareness of HSE requirements with all personnel.

Conduct administrative tasks related to the position.

Requirements

• Recognised EHS qualification such as NEBOSH certification.
• At least 1 year of experience in the field of EHS (Renewable Energy Sector will be a plus).
• Previous experience as an HSE Advisor or similar HSE role.
• Good understanding of HSE management procedures, standards and regulations.
• Good knowledge and experience of Irish HSE standards and legislation.
• Membership of IOSH or similar is desirable.
• Degree or Diploma in health and safety is highly desirable.
• Experience working with Irish HSE standards is a plus.
• Fluent in English (mandatory).
• Proficient in the use of MS Office Tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Full Driving license (B class), with the flexibility to travel as required to other sites.

Key Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation
• Negotiation skills.
• Well-organized and reliable.
• Customer-oriented approach.
• Good time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well under time constraints.
• Flexible.
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver