Job description
Join us as a Grid Technologies EQHS Manager and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Substations unit in Portugal! You will lead the charge in developing and implementing effective EHSQ strategies, ensuring robust safety and quality oversight across all projects. Imagine driving continuous improvement initiatives while managing a dedicated team of EHSQ professionals. You will oversee compliance with regulations and standards, making a significant impact on our operations and fostering a proactive safety culture. Your leadership will be essential in guiding our mission to achieve excellence in environmental, health, safety, and quality management.
How You'll Make an Impact
- You will develop, implement, and maintain local EHSQ strategies, policies, and programs aligned with Siemens Energy's objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for EHSQ processes and performance across all substation projects and operations in Portugal.
- Manage the EHSQ budget, ensuring effective resource allocation to support program goals and strategic priorities.
- Oversee the EHSQ management system (e.g., ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001) to ensure its effectiveness, maintenance, and certification.
- Lead and mentor a team of EHSQ professionals, promoting a proactive safety culture through visible leadership and effective communication.
What You Bring
- You hold a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- You possess extensive experience in an EHSQ role, with proven leadership capabilities in managing teams.
- You have certifications such as Técnico Superior de Segurança no Trabalho (TSST) - Portugal CAP Level VI, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), or equivalent.
- Your expertise includes in-depth knowledge of EHSQ regulations and experience with management systems like ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.
- You demonstrate strong analytical and investigative abilities, including skills in root cause analysis and report writing.
About the Team
You will be part of a dynamic and dedicated EHSQ team focused on ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality within the Substations unit. This team is committed to fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration, working closely with various project sites and office locations. Together, you will drive initiatives that not only meet regulatory requirements but also enhance operational excellence. Your leadership will inspire and empower team members, creating an environment where everyone is engaged and motivated to contribute to our shared goals.
Our Commitment to Diversity
Lucky for us, we are not all the same. Through diversity, we generate power. We run on inclusion, and our combined creative energy is fueled by over 130 nationalities. Siemens Energy celebrates character-no matter what ethnic background, gender, age, religion, identity, or disability. We energize society, all of society, and we do not discriminate based on our differences.
Rewards/Benefits
Here are examples of the rewards and benefits Siemens Energy offers:
- Opportunities to work with a global team
- Opportunities to work on and lead a variety of innovative projects
- Medical benefits
- Remote/Flexible work
- Time off/Paid holidays and parental leave
- Continual learning through the Learn@Siemens-Energy platform
- Access to a variety of employee resource groups
About this role
About Siemens Energy
Company Overview
Siemens Energy AG
HeadquartersMunich, Germany
Founded2020
SizeApproximately 103,000 employees worldwide (source: siemens-energy.com). Revenue of 39.077 billion in fiscal year 2025 (source: siemens-energy.com).
What They Do
Siemens Energy is a global energy technology company covering nearly the entire value chain of energy, from power and heat generation to transmission and storage (source: siemens-energy.com). The company offers a broad portfolio of products and services, including gas and steam turbines, generators, transformers, high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission, grid technologies, as well as industrial electrification and decarbonization solutions (source: siemens-energy.com). Its main business areas include Gas Services, Grid Technologies, Transformation of Industry, and Siemens Gamesa, which holds a significant position in the wind energy sector (source: siemens-energy.com). Siemens Energy serves utilities, grid operators, industrial companies, power producers, and infrastructure developers worldwide and estimates that about one-sixth of global power generation is based on its technologies (source: siemens-energy.com).
Projects & Track Record
In recent years, Siemens Energy has completed numerous significant projects, including the construction of an offshore converter system connecting North Sea wind farms to the German power grid in collaboration with Neptun Smulders Offshore Renewables for 50Hertz (source: reuters.com). In June 2026, it secured a 2-GW offshore contract for the North Sea Connector 2 project from 50Hertz (source: energynews.pro). Another major project is the 2-GW HVDC link Eastern Green Link 4 between Scotland and England, with a contract value of around 3 billion pounds, scheduled for completion by 2033 (source: energynews.pro). In the steam turbine sector, Siemens Energy is delivering 20 turbines with a total capacity of 1 GW for AI data centers in cooperation with Babcock & Wilcox (source: finance.yahoo.com). Additionally, the company supplies Petrobras with energy and gas compression systems for FPSO units in Brazilian offshore fields (source: finance.yahoo.com).
Outside Europe, Siemens Energy is involved in Oman with the delivery and maintenance of equipment for two 2.6-GW gas power plants in Misfah and Duqm (source: energynews.pro). In the USA, two energy projects totaling 2 GW were agreed upon in 2025 with Fermi America in connection with a private 11-GW AI energy campus (source: energynews.pro).
Recent Developments
In 2026, Siemens Energy significantly improved its order intake, especially in Gas Services, where 102 gas turbines were booked in the first quarter and 12 GW were converted from existing reservation agreements, with an additional 12 GW of new reservations (source: siemens-energy.com). The revenue forecast for fiscal year 2026 was raised from 11-13% to 14-16%, and the profit margin before special items was increased to 10-12%, reflecting strong demand and solid execution (source: siemens-energy.com). Furthermore, Siemens Energy is investing 1 billion USD in North America, creating highly skilled jobs to further expand its manufacturing and industrial presence (source: siemens-energy.com).
Working There
Siemens Energy offers a wide range of career opportunities in fields such as engineering, manufacturing, project management, service, digitalization, sales, finance, human resources, and supply chain management (source: siemens-energy.com). The corporate culture is shaped by a global presence in over 90 countries with approximately 21,200 production sites, offering diverse opportunities in project-driven and production-intensive roles (source: siemens-energy.com). Key recruitment locations include the headquarters in Munich as well as Orlando, Florida, USA (source: siemens-energy.com). Desired qualifications include mechanical and electrical engineering, energy systems, control technology, software development, manufacturing, project management, field service, procurement, and industrial operations (source: siemens-energy.com).
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