Industrial Safety and Environmental Engineer (F/M)

Elyse Energy; Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Flexible work model

Collaboration opportunities across Europe

Job summary

A pioneering energy company in Spain seeks an experienced Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineer to join their team. The role involves ensuring regulatory compliance, embedding a strong safety culture, and working closely with multidisciplinary teams within the Engineering Department. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, over 10 years of relevant experience, and fluency in Spanish and English. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid work model, focused on collaborative efforts to drive the energy transition.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in industrial safety or energy projects.
• Fluency in Spanish and English; French is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish regulatory frameworks and safety standards.
• Fluent in Spanish and English; French is advantageous.
• Able to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fast-growing environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and integrate relevant safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead the permitting process and ensure compliance.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams for efficient plant design.
• Lead the permitting process: structure timelines, coordinate consultants, validate studies, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Support projects from early feasibility to detailed design, ensuring compliance at every stage.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient plant design.
• Draft procedures, specifications, and internal standards to strengthen Elyse Energy’s technical framework.
• Collaborate with French and Iberian teams to share best practices and harmonize approaches.
• Conduct ad-hoc studies for project and business development teams.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture across the company.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Safety culture embedding

HSE practices

Strong knowledge of safety standards

Autonomy and adaptability

Education

Engineering degree or specialized master’s in industrial safety or Environment

Tools

HAZID/HAZOP safety assessment

Job description

Founded in 2020, Elyse Energy is an independent French industrial SME and a pioneer in producing low-carbon molecules. Through the production of hydrogen and CO₂, we supply locally produced e-methanol to industrial clients and maritime operators, as well as sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) for airlines. Operating across France and the Iberian Peninsula, Elyse Energy is helping strengthen Europe’s energy independence. Join us on this entrepreneurial journey - where your technical expertise and interpersonal skills will help us scale up and accelerate the energy transition.

Your Role

As part of the development of e-fuel projects, you will join Elyse Iberica (a subsidiary of Elyse Energy) under a local contract, and be part of Elyse Energy’s Engineering Department, reporting directly to the Safety & Environment Team Leader.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Industrial Safety & Environmental Engineer to strengthen our team. You will play a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance and embedding a strong safety culture throughout the company.

Responsibilities

• Identify, interpret, and integrate all relevant industrial safety and environmental regulations (laws, directives, standards) into project development.
• Define safety design rules and technical solutions for future facilities and develop site safety concepts.
• Coordinate and review third-party safety studies (HAZID, HAZOP, accident modeling, fire & gas detection, ATEX zoning, etc.) and environmental impact assessments.
• Lead the permitting process: structure timelines, coordinate consultants, validate studies, and ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Support projects from early feasibility to detailed design, ensuring compliance at every stage.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams (process, engineering, operations) to ensure safe, consistent, and efficient plant design.
• Draft procedures, specifications, and internal standards to strengthen Elyse Energy’s technical framework.
• Collaborate closely with French and Iberian teams to share best practices and harmonize approaches.
• Conduct ad-hoc studies for project and business development teams.
• Promote a proactive HSE culture across the company.

Profile

• Engineering degree or a specialized master’s in industrial safety, Environment, or related field.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a similar role – ideally within large-scale industry or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of Spanish (and ideally Portuguese and French) regulatory frameworks, along with API, NFPA, and APSAD standards.
• Excellent understanding of industrial processes and safety systems.
• Autonomous, adaptable, and collaborative — able to thrive in a fast-growing environment.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is essential; French is a strong advantage.
• A chance to work for a mission-driven company shaping the future of energy. Green @ heart!
• A collaborative and friendly work environment.
• Competitive salary package aligned with your experience.
• Flexible, hybrid work model. To be determined with your manager.
• Frequent opportunities to travel and collaborate across Europe.

Additional information

• Travel: Frequent. The world is your playground.