HSE Specialist, Kouvola

Atnorth As; Ummeljoki; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

atNorth is seeking an HSE Specialist to ensure the data center campus construction site FIN04- 46 810 Kouvola, Finland operates safely, sustainably and in full compliance with legal and ISO requirements. You will lead the practical implementation of atNorth’s HSE framework and embed strong safety practices on site.

Work with site, project and contractor teams to conduct risk assessments, inductions, permit-to-work monitoring, audits, and incident investigations while maintaining accurate records

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in health, safety, or environment.
• 3+ years of hands-on HSE experience, ideally from construction or industrial sites.
• Solid understanding of HSE risk management, audits and operational safety.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate documentation and reports.
• Fluent English; Finnish knowledge is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance of HSE Framework and IMS.
• Embed occupational health, safety and environmental practices on construction activities.
• Assist with contractor prequalification, inductions, and permit-to-work monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and ISO 45001/14001.
• Verify risk assessments and method statements, manage changes.
• Monitor site activities and promote safe behaviours.
• Support incident reporting, investigations and lessons learned.
• Contribute to emergency preparedness, drills, and equipment checks.
• Maintain HSE records and participate in audits and CAPA closures.
• Report HSE performance data for continuous improvement.

Skills

HSE risk management

Audits

Operational safety

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or similar

Tools

NEBOSH/IOSH certifications

First Aid certification

OHS card

Job description

atNorth is a leading Nordic data center company providing cost-effective, scalable high-density colocation and built-to-suit services to industry-leading organizations across Iceland, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and Norway.

With sustainability at our core, our data centers run on renewable energy and are designed according to circular economy principles. Through innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations, we deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance infrastructure.

Headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland, atNorth operates eight data centers across the Nordics, with additional sites under development in Finland, Denmark, and Sweden.

We combine world-class technology with a people-first culture built on collaboration, ownership, and trust, empowering our teams to grow, take responsibility, and make a real impact.

By joining our international team, you will help shape the future of sustainable digital infrastructure.

HSE Specialist at atNorth

At atNorth, we build and operate critical infrastructure for the digital future. As an HSE Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring our data center campus construction site project (FIN04- 46 810 Kouvola, Finland ) operate safely, sustainably, and in full compliance with legal and ISO requirements. Working closely with site, project, and contractor teams, you will lead the practical implementation of atNorth’s HSE framework and help embed strong safety and environmental practices into daily construction activities.

Key responsibilities:

• Support implementation and maintenance of atNorth's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Framework and Integrated Management System (IMS)
• Help embed strong occupational health, safety and environmental practices related to the construction activities
• Assist with contractor prequalification, inductions, and monitoring of permit-to-work and safe systems of work
• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE legislation, permits, company standards, client requirements, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Verify Risk Assessment and Method Statements, and ensure adequate management of change activities
• Monitor daily site activities to verify implementation of risk controls and promote safe behaviours
• Support incident reporting and investigations, ensuring lessons learned are shared and actions are effective
• Contribute to emergency preparedness activities, including drills and equipment checks
• Support HSE inductions, toolbox talks, briefings, and awareness initiatives for employees and contractors
• Maintain accurate HSE records, documentation, and objective evidence.
• Participate in internal and external audits and support closure of corrective and preventive actions
• Capture and report HSE performance data to support continuous improvement

Your profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Studies, Engineering, or similar, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of hands-on HSE experience, ideally from construction, industrial, or data center environments
• Solid understanding of HSE risk management, audits, and operational safety practices
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain accurate documentation and reports
• Confident communicator, able to engage with employees, contractors, and site management
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working across multiple sites and stakeholders
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Finnish is an advantage
• HSE-related certifications (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH, national OHS card) and First Aid certification are considered a plus
• Background check is conducted to all our employees

About the atNorth Culture

We believe that sustainable success starts with the wellbeing of our people. For us, an open, transparent, and inclusive culture is more than a priority, it is the core of how we lead and innovate. We don’t just talk about culture; we nurture it. Through regular one-to-one engagements and monthly wellbeing surveys, we listen carefully to our teams, ensuring that every voice is heard and every opportunity for improvement is embraced. We recognize that innovation and collaboration thrive where people feel truly connected, which is why we come together each week to share ideas, strengthen relationships, and nurture a sense of belonging, sometimes over a simple breakfast and good conversation. At atNorth, we are building a community where you can do your best work and shape a sustainable future together.