EHS Engineer

Siemens Energy; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology leader is seeking an EHS Engineer to ensure effective health, safety, and environmental management. This role involves supporting engineering teams, leading emergency management practices, and developing safety training. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in health and safety or engineering, strong problem-solving abilities, and a passion for renewable energy. Benefits include a competitive pension scheme and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Home-office possibilities

Employer-funded pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Health and safety qualifications or willingness to obtain.
• Experience in leading and executing projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to ensure health, safety, and environmental arrangements.
• Lead site emergency management system.
• Develop and deliver safety training materials.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Data analysis

EHS leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in health and safety, engineering, or related field

Tools

NEBOSH diploma

Risk assessment tools

Job description

EHS Engineer

About the Role

Location United Kingdom Kingston up Hull Cit Kingston Upon Hull Company Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy Limited Organization Wind Power Business Unit Operations Full / Part time Full-time Experience Level Not defined Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years. Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community. At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation. Find out how you can make a difference at Siemens Gamesa : Working with us. How to contribute to our vision Are you passionate to work in renewable energy industry? Do you want to contribute to the ongoing battle against climate change, and really make a difference? If so, we would love to hear from you! Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is looking for EHS Engineer to join our team at Hull. As an EHS Engineer, you will provide support to the engineering team to ensure appropriate health, safety and environmental arrangements are in place, to support delivery of a strong EHS management framework and culture. You will proactively support the engineering team by providing leadership, demonstrating and promoting responsible attitudes towards health and safety, and support the implementation of best practices for health and safety. Some of your key tasks will include but not be limited to :

• Be / become a ‘topic expert’ on UK legislation which implements EU Directives on Machinery, Pressure Equipment, Electrical equipment, Work Equipment, AtEx, Low Voltage electrical equipment, PUWER, risk assessment, etc.
• Support new equipment introduction to the blade factory.
• Develop a close working relationship with those specifying and purchasing equipment to ensure equipment destined for the Hull Blade Factory is ‘safe-by-design’ and meets UK legal requirements.
• Evaluate, improve, develop, and own site EHS processes and procedures.
• Lead on the site emergency management system, including fire, emergency rescue and spill response.
• Provide EHS guidance, assistance and advice to support production activities using relevant company EHS procedures, legislation, and standards.
• Develop materials and deliver relevant safety training to employees that equips them to deliver on their responsibilities.
• Identify and support the delivery of cross-functional improvement projects that manage health and safety risks.
• Support with the review and preparation of EHS documentation including risk assessments, work equipment assessments, chemical assessments, and work instructions.
• Invest in your own professional development, undertaking training and development activities where required.

What You Need to Make a Difference A passion for renewable energy and a sense for the importance to lead the change. We are also looking for…

• Previous experience in an engineering / manufacturing environment.
• Batchelors degree (or equivalent) in health and safety, engineering, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience of providing EHS leadership and pragmatic EHS guidance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels in the organisation.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, manage expectations, and work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to analyse data and evaluate risks.
• Health and safety qualifications (eg. NEBOSH diploma, NEBOSH Certificate, IEMA certification) or willingness to work towards these in a reasonable time frame.
• Demonstrated experience in problem solving (eg. root cause analysis methodologies)
• Experience in leading and executing projects.
• Experience of dealing with regulatory bodies.
• Previous experience of working with or managing : ,Machinery safety ,Risk assessment ,Emergency preparedness ,Fire safety ,Electrical safety ,Lock‑out tag‑out ,Contractor management ,Permit‑to‑work ,Explosive atmospheres.

Benefits

• Become a part of our mission for sustainability : Clean energy for generations to come
• A global team of diverse colleagues who share passion for renewable energy
• Trust and empowerment to make your own ideas reality
• Personal and professional development to grow internally within our organisation
• Competitive Pension Scheme

Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home‑office possibility for many colleagues, employer‑funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed / variable) and local benefits such as subsided lunch, employee discounts and much more.