HSE Manager

Job Description

At OX2, your work will make a lasting impact. Guided by our mission, we work to accelerate access to renewable energy and thereby drive the significant transition towards a sustainable future.

Finland is one of the world's leading countries in the utilisation of renewable energy sources.

About the role

As our HSE Manager Finland, you'll play a key role in creating safe, high-performing environments across our Finnish operations while influencing how HSE evolves globally.

Safety is not merely a checkbox; it is a core value that guides how we build and operate our renewable energy projects. This is a role for someone who combines structure and confidence with collaboration-and who wants their work to make a real difference.

What you will do

You will lead, support, and elevate HSE across all Finnish sites by:

• Coordinating HSE work across projects in close partnership with construction teams
• Supporting sites both remotely and on-site with expert H&S guidance
• Driving consistent, high-quality HSE processes across Finland and contributing globally
• Setting HSE standards in procurement and evaluating contractor qualifications
• Ensuring strong incident reporting, analysis, and meaningful follow-up
• Leading LTI follow-ups and improving learning from incidents
• Reviewing RAMS and HSE plans to ensure safety is built in from the start
• Supporting project teams with structure, tools, and documentation
• Delivering engaging HSE trainings and onboarding experiences
• Owning and developing the ISO 45001 management system in Finland
• Monitoring legislation and ensuring full compliance
• Leading the Finnish Safety Committee and supporting a healthy office environment

Qualifications

You are a passionate and driven HSE professional who enjoys working with people as much as processes.

We believe you have:

• Relevant academic background, most likely a degree in occupational health & safety, engineering, environmental science, or a related technical field.
• 5-10+ years of HSE experience in construction, energy, infrastructure, or similar
• Strong experience with HSE systems, audits, and continuous improvement
• Confidence working across multiple sites and stakeholders
• A structured yet pragmatic approach to risk and safety
• Experience with contractor management and procurement processes
• The ability to turn data into insights and action
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills
• A relevant degree-or equivalent practical experience
• Fluent in English and Finnish is a must (other European languages is meriting)
• Comfort working with digital tools (e.g., SharePoint, HSE systems)

Why Join OX2?

We can offer you:

• A meaningful role in the heart of the renewable energy transition
• A collaborative, inclusive culture where your voice matters
• The chance to shape both local and global HSE practices
• Flexibility in location: Helsinki, Tampere, or Oulu

Application and Recruitment Process

If this role resonates with you, love to hear from you.

At OX2, we believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and lead to better decisions. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage everyone with the right competence and experience with the permission to work in Finland to apply.

Our recruitment process is competence-based, which means the qualifications for the role guide the selection and evaluation of candidates. Based on that, we conduct assessments as part of the process to make sure that our process is fair, unbiased, and data driven. We will review and interview candidates continuously, so please do not hesitate to send your application today.