Occupational Safety and Health Specialist

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.

The Safety, Security & Environment team at EDP GBS is strengthening its team by hiring a Senior Occupational Health and Safety Technician.

What you will do

Workplace Risk Management

• Identify, assess, and document occupational risks (physical, chemical, ergonomic, psychosocial, etc.).
• Conduct periodic inspections and internal safety audits in the workplace and write the corresponding reports.
• Propose and implement preventive and corrective measures.
• Prepare technical reports and update risk maps.

Emergency Preparedness and Response

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

Legal and Documentary Compliance

• Manage mandatory documentation related to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS).
• Periodically assess legal compliance.
• Keep up to date with regulatory changes and adapt internal procedures.
• Participate in and attend labor inspections and audits (internal/external).

Training and Awareness

• Develop and deliver training on OSH.
• Participate in the induction and preventive integration of new employees.

Physical and Property Security

• Supervise surveillance and access control systems.
• Develop and implement physical and property security plans.
• Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive measures to protect property and inst

What are we looking for

• Higher Education in Occupational Safety and Health / master's degree in occupational safety and health - or equivalent.
• Professional experience between 3 and 5 years in a role involving planning, implementing, and supervising preventive activities with an emphasis on occupational risk management, physical and property security, and emergency preparedness and response, ensuring compliance with current Portuguese legislation and promoting a safe and healthy working environment in a corporate context (administrative offices).
• Advanced user of Office (especially data processing).
• Good level of English.
• Availability to travel / Driver's license.
• Capacity to execute and deliver rigorous and well-balanced results in a timely manner, combined with a flexibility and agility to work on various projects.

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 fulfill 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 reasons 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 Másfamilia
• Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle

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