Health & Safety Specialist - Wind Farms

-; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Onshore Wind Health & Safety Specialist to drive Zero Harm ambitions across their portfolio. This role involves applying risk control measures, collaborating with H&S colleagues, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. You'll lead by example, fostering a culture of safety while supporting the development of H&S management systems. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity, this position offers a chance to contribute to a net-zero future powered by renewable energy. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the fight against climate change.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Flexible Benefits

Employee Discounts

Healthcare Options

Extra Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience managing H&S in project development and multi-site operations.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example with high HSE standards and safety leadership.
• Ensure compliance with UK & Ireland safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Create and deploy H&S procedures for onshore wind.

Skills

Health & Safety Management

Risk Management

Project Development

Safety Leadership

High Voltage Equipment

Education

NEBOSH Diploma

Engineering Degree

Job description

Company Description

Job Description

Energise Your Career, Accelerate a Net-Zero Future #RenewablesJobs

The opportunity

As Onshore Wind Health & Safety Specialist, you will be responsible for promoting and managing the implementation of EDF Renewables UK & Ireland's Zero Harm ambitions across the onshore wind portfolio, from development to operations and maintenance.

Your role will focus on applying the hierarchy of risk control measures to our assets: during development with 'safe by design' principles, during high-risk activities like construction, operations, and maintenance, and learning from events.

Working within a matrix organization, collaboration with H&S colleagues across the portfolio, including other business units and the Corporate HSE Team, will be essential.

Pay, benefits and culture

If you're looking to join a company where you can work hard, have fun, and help create a Net Zero future, then you're in the right place! We value new ideas and openness to change, which help us grow successfully.

We are committed to helping our employees thrive, recognizing and rewarding their efforts. Alongside a competitive salary, bonus, and pension scheme, we offer a company vehicle, flexible benefits, and employee discounts. You can tailor your benefits to suit your needs, such as an electric vehicle, healthcare, or extra holidays.

We provide flexibility and support hybrid working options. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives, including the Everyone's Welcome program, ensure an inclusive environment. We are a disability confident employer and will assist with your application process.

What you'll be doing

You will be part of a team of H&S Specialists, providing support, input, and advice throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on supporting business H&S needs. Some travel to onshore wind assets across the UK and Ireland will be required, with a home-based setup and flexible working arrangements.

Responsibilities include;

• Leading by example with high HSE standards and safety leadership.
• Fostering an environment where safety is a priority and individuals own their actions.
• Implementing EDF Renewables UK & Ireland H&S policies.
• Supporting the development of H&S management systems and procedures.
• Representing EDF Renewables at H&S forums and events.
• Ensuring compliance with UK & Ireland safety regulations and industry best practices.
• Setting high H&S standards and promoting continuous improvement.
• Creating and deploying H&S procedures for onshore wind.
• Participating in risk management processes.

What do you need to be great at this role?

• Experience managing H&S in project development and multi-site operations.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent qualification.
• Engineering, construction, or wind farm experience preferred.
• High voltage equipment and switching experience desirable.
• Chartered IOSH member or working towards CMIOSH.
• GWO training/certificates are a plus.
• Ability to work at heights is desirable.

Closing date for applications: 11th May 2025

Location

Home-based with travel to sites and offices, mainly in central England (between Wales and Peterborough). Occasional visits to other UK locations may be required.

Why EDF Renewables?

We are committed to tackling climate change. Our team of 500+ talented people aims to create a net-zero future powered by clean energy. We are working towards generating 10GW of renewable energy by 2035, with technologies including wind, solar, batteries, and hydrogen. Join us if you're passionate about making a difference!

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