Job description
At GETEC, we are driven by purpose and powered by people. We're looking for passionate, forward-thinking individuals who value teamwork, take responsibility, and want to make a real impact. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, embrace innovation, and are ready to shape the future of energy and sustainability, you'll fit right in. Join us to help drive the digital and decarbonized energy transition across Europe.
Your Future Task
- Leading the internalization and continuous development of occupational health and safety activities across the organization.
- Ensuring compliance with HSEQQ, environmental, and regulatory requirements throughout construction, maintenance, and operational activities.
- Managing contractor and supplier safety performance, including audits, assessments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Conducting incident investigations, root cause analyses, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Promoting a strong safety culture through training, awareness campaigns, and engagement programs for internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinating and supporting ISO management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 audits.
- Overseeing environmental compliance, permits, licenses, and waste management processes.
- Developing and implementing ESG strategies, sustainability initiatives, and decarbonization measures aligned with business objectives.
- Defining, monitoring, and reporting ESG and HSEQQ KPIs to management and key stakeholders.
- Supporting ESG assessments, audits, certifications, and reporting requirements.
- Performing site inspections, safety reviews, and environmental audits across construction and operational assets.
- Collaborating closely with Engineering, Construction, and O&M teams to continuously improve quality, safety, and sustainability standards.
You as a Person and What You Bring
- Degree in Engineering (Industrial, Environmental, Energy or similar), Environmental Sciences, Occupational Safety, or a related discipline.
- Certified Occupational Health & Safety Specialist (PRL), ideally with all three specializations and additional postgraduate qualifications.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in HSEQQ leadership roles within construction, energy, industrial, or infrastructure environments.
- Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety regulations, environmental compliance, and contractor management.
- Experience with ISO management systems, audits, and continuous improvement programs.
- Familiarity with ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting, and decarbonization initiatives.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HSE, CAE, or ESG reporting tools.
- Knowledge of electrical infrastructure, photovoltaic installations, energy efficiency projects, or gas-related systems is considered an advantage.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and leadership capabilities with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Structured, hands-on, and proactive approach with a strong commitment to safety, quality, and sustainability.
- Professional English and Spanish language skills.
About this role
About GETEC green energy
Company Overview
GETEC green energy GmbH, a subsidiary of the GETEC Group
HeadquartersMagdeburg, Germany
Founded2010
SizeApproximately 3,000 employees and a revenue of 3.9 billion USD in 2023 (source: eqtgroup.com)
What They Do
GETEC green energy GmbH specializes in the development of renewable energies, including biomass, wind, solar, and shallow geothermal energy. The company offers comprehensive services ranging from site selection to concept development, planning, construction, financing, grant procurement, marketing, and operational management. Emphasis is often placed on regional partners in Saxony-Anhalt (source: blueandgreentomorrow.com). Their product range includes bio-refineries, wind farms, solar parks, and integrated energy parks that combine biomass, wind, and solar. These solutions are part of the broader decentralized energy concepts of the GETEC Group, which also includes combined heat and power, thermal oil/steam systems, and supply management for industrial clients (source: getec-energyservices.com).
Projects & Track Record
Notable projects by GETEC green energy GmbH include five bio-refineries that were connected to the grid in 2014, as well as a CO2-neutral biomass CHP plant in Romania for Clariant, which was awarded the dena Energy Efficiency Prize for "Concepts for Improving Energy Efficiency" in 2019. Additionally, the company operates the Zerbst Energy Park, which includes one of Germany's largest solar parks, as well as a wind farm and a bio-refinery at the former military airfield in Zerbst (source: blueandgreentomorrow.com). In the Zeitz chemical and industrial park, GETEC supplies heat through CHP plants and utilizes nitrogen oxides from Radici Chimica. At the Speyer site, the company provides thermal oil/steam through two natural gas-fired boilers that utilize exhaust gases. Since 2011, GETEC has managed steam and three gas CHP plants (8 MW cooling) for Milchwerke Mittelelbe (source: getec-energyservices.com).
Recent Developments
In November 2021, EQT Infrastructure and GETEC Energy Holding (GEH) sold GETEC to the Infrastructure Investors Fund (IIF), following a growth phase since 2017 that doubled revenue and assets and tripled the number of employees to over 2,200. Since 2021, GETEC has grown to over 3,000 employees and has 70+ locations across Europe (source: eqtgroup.com). The group continues to emphasize its progress in decarbonization, including doubling renewable revenues before 2021 (source: eqtgroup.com).
Working There
GETEC green energy GmbH offers a variety of roles in development, planning, construction, operations, financing, energy trading, and digital/AI solutions. Departments include renewable energies (biomass/wind/solar), contract management, supply management, and regulatory compliance. Recruitment takes place both at the headquarters in Magdeburg and at over 70 locations in Germany and Europe, seeking engineers, project managers, and operational staff for industrial and real estate-related energy projects (source: getec-energyservices.com).
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