Senior HSSE Engineer — Field Operations (Europe)

Caterpillar; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 642,000 - 785,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar seeks a Sr HSSE Engineer, Field Ops based in Esbjerg N, Denmark to provide leadership for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental programs across Europe and Central Asia. The role conducts field safety assessments, develops HSSE policies, and trains staff to ensure compliant, safe operations.

The position requires a BS in HSSE or related discipline, NEBOSH certificates, and Lead Auditor qualifications. English is essential; German is preferred.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in health safety security and environment related discipline (preferred)
• Diploma in a health and safety–related discipline
• NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
• NEBOSH Technical Certificate in Oil & Gas Operational Safety (or equivalent)
• Lead Auditor qualification (ISO 45001 14001 preferred)
• Membership in a recognised HSSE professional body

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day management of HSSE matters within the assigned district.
• Deliver expert HSSE advice and guidance to management.
• Evaluate existing HSSE policies and procedures and recommend improvements.
• Monitor district-level security developments and advise management accordingly.
• Oversee and guide compliance with travel safety and security requirements.
• Coordinate the District Emergency Management Team and Facility Managers.
• Act as the Facility Security Manager.
• Maintain, update, and review the HSSE legal register for assigned districts.
• Manage contractor HSSE performance and compliance.
• Identify critical HSSE competencies required to meet regulatory and company standards.
• Implement and deliver HSSE training and coaching to employees as needed.
• Support the rollout and execution of HSSE program initiatives.
• Assist in incident investigations and follow-up actions.
• Report HSSE performance metrics and trends to management.
• Conduct internal HSSE audits as required.
• Conduct training and assessments.
• Travel to Solar Office/Facility within the Europe and Central Asia region
• Visit customer sites within the region to perform HSSE surveys and assessments.
• Develop HSSE plans for customer locations and operational sites.
• Review and evaluate customer HSSE programs for alignment and compliance.
• Assist with the development and implementation of the PPE program

Skills

English (essential)

German (preferred)

Communication skills

Teamwork

Computer skills

HSSE knowledge

Education

B.S. in HSSE

Diploma in HSE

NEBOSH General Certificate

NEBOSH Oil & Gas

Lead Auditor ISO 45001/14001

HSSE professional body membership

Job description

Caterpillar seeks a Sr HSSE Engineer, Field Ops based in Esbjerg N, Denmark to provide leadership for Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental programs across Europe and Central Asia. The role conducts field safety assessments, develops HSSE policies, and trains staff to ensure compliant, safe operations.

The position requires a BS in HSSE or related discipline, NEBOSH certificates, and Lead Auditor qualifications. English is essential; German is preferred.