HSE Manager

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

As the HSE Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safety and well-being of our team members and stakeholders. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the site health, safety, and environment management plan, while fostering a positive HSE culture on site. If you have a proven track record in HSE management, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you.

Job Description

• Lead and manage the implementation of the site health, safety, and environment management plan.
• Ensure all site activities are conducted in accordance with regulatory, corporate, and site requirements.
• Collaborate with the Site Manager to develop and maintain a positive HSE culture on site.
• Coordinate and oversee the activities of technical and junior resources.
• Liaise with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and Office of Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC) as required.
• Drive continuous improvement in HSE performance through proactive measures and initiatives.
• Act as the Principal Contractor and ensure comprehensive understanding of associated responsibilities.
• Foster collaborative relationships with team members, stakeholders, contractors, and regulators.
• Demonstrate flexibility to travel and work in intense construction environments as required.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a HSE professional working in industry including experience working with Workplace Health and Safety Queensland (WHSQ) and Office of Federal Safety Commissioner (OFSC).
• Degree qualification or relevant industry experience in a related field; or an appropriate qualification with relevant construction industry and high-risk environment experience.
• Have a comprehensive understanding of the responsibilities that come with being the Principal Contractor
• Manage and coordinate the activities of technical and junior resources.
• Collaborative approach with demonstrated capacity to influence positive outcomes with team members, stakeholders, contractors and regulators.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an intense construction environment.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.