Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

We are EDP, a global energy company present in around 29 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do

As a Health & Safety Associate at EDP SA Spain, you will be responsible for,

General responsibilities

1. Workplace Risk Management

   • Identify, assess, and document occupational risks (physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial, etc.).
   • Periodically assess the legal compliance of different business units.
   • Conduct periodic inspections and internal safety audits of workplaces and draft corresponding reports.
   • Perform safety inspections on work carried out by both in-house personnel and contractors.
   • Propose and implement preventive and corrective measures.
   • Prepare technical reports and update risk maps.
   • Provide training in occupational risk prevention, according to the schedule, to the organization's employees.

2. Emergency Preparedness and Response

   • Design and maintain the Emergency and Self-Protection Plan.
   • Coordinate evacuation drills and contingency plans.
   • Train and organize internal emergency brigades.
   • Establish communication protocols with external services (firefighters, civil protection, medical emergencies).

3. Legal and Documentary Compliance

   • Manage mandatory Occupational Health and Safety documentation.
   • Periodically assess legal compliance.
   • Stay up to date on regulatory changes and adapt internal procedures.
   • Participate in and attend labour inspections and audits (internal/external).

4. Training and awareness

   • Develop and deliver training activities on occupational health and safety.
   • Participate in the preventive reception and integration of new workers.

What are we looking for

1. Academic Skills

   • University Degree and Graduate Degree (includes Master or other graduate level degrees) - degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (Higher Technician's title), and master's degree in occupational risk Prevention (covering three specialties).
   • A degree in Electrical Engineering will be valued.

2. Professional Experience

   • Experience level: Between 3 and 4 years.
   • Experience and training in auditing prevention management systems according to ISO 45001.
   • Experience in prevention services.
   • Experience in developing self-protection and emergency plans.

3. Specific Knowledge

   • Proficiency with Microsoft Office package (Excel, Word, etc.).
   • Knowledge of electrical installations and construction will be highly valued.
   • Knowledge of Prevention Regulations and, specifically, those relating to the Electrical Sector (Industrial Regulations, Regulatory Reviews, etc.) will be highly valued.

4. Languages

   • English - advanced level, Spanish - proficient.

More than academic knowledge and technical skills, we are looking for ambitious people who are enthusiastic about the future and who bring human skills aligned with our purpose.

Equal opportunities for all

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfil our mission of creating new energy for the planet. We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

Need more arguments to apply?

As a top employer we:

• Empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.
• Respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.
• Provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

• Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute
• Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
• Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundación Másfamília
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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