HSE Advisor - Onshore Wind, Solar & BESS -- UK&IRL

RWE Gruppe; Port Talbot, London, Coventry, Swindon; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated HSE professional to enhance safety performance in the UK and Ireland. This role involves supporting the implementation of HSE management systems across renewable energy projects, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and fostering a culture of safety within the organization. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team of experts, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the company's ambitious growth strategy in the renewables sector. If you are passionate about safety and ready to make a difference, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of HSE experience, preferably in the Renewables sector.
• Relevant qualifications as a HSE professional are required.

Responsibilities

• Support the lifecycle of renewable assets with HSE management systems.
• Conduct risk assessments and support emergency management.

Skills

HSE Management

Risk Assessment

Communication Skills

Decision-Making

Team Spirit

Facilitation Skills

Education

M.Sc./Diploma in Engineering/Safety/Risk Engineering

Technical Education (Electrician, Operations & Maintenance)

Job description

• Location(s):
• Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, GB, SA12 7AX
• London, City of London, GB, EC2R 8HP

RWE Renewables UK Management Ltd.
To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent
Functional area: Health, Safety & Environment

We're seeking an experienced HSE professional to join our UK&IRL team of HSE professionals, to support the UK&IRL business in its goal of world class safety performance.

If you're passionate about ensuring that everyone gets home safe and have a proven track record in HSE, apply now!

About role:

• Support the full lifecycle of renewable assets (wind, solar, PV & battery storage) with the implementation of HSE management systems, safe systems of work procedures and other risk control measures.
• Pro-actively drive and coordinate all HSE matters within UK&IRL.
• Provide expert, balanced and professional HSE advice to the UK&IRL.
• Work with peers across the wider global fleet to support the sharing of knowledge and insight to contribute to our company continuous improvement.
• The role is hybrid based, with flexibility required as and when demands occur.

Main responsibilities:

• The provision of health, safety and environmental-related assistance for the UK&IRL business.
• Proactively support and advise staff as well as line/functional/project management in meeting their HSE responsibility and the development and promotion of an excellent HSE culture.
• Support effective implementation and continuous improvement of the UK&IRL HSE Management System requirements for the in scope technologies and sites.
• Ensure legal HSE requirements are identified and considered, and achieving compliance is supported and evaluated on a regular basis.
• Conduct Root Cause Analyses (if required in the business units) in a self-reliant manner, especially when it comes to events with severe consequences and events with high damage potential incl. consultation/cooperation with the respective authorities/entities in charge.
• Conduct and support risk and hazard assessments and derive actions.
• Support emergency and crisis management.
• Conduct integrated Safety walk programs, inspections and audits.
• Plan and follow-up of HSE activities at a local level.
• Support the occupational health & safety committee meetings either required by law or corporate requirements.
• Take over special assignments, including acting as a main point of contact or lead for particular HSE specialist work or projects.

Your profile:

• Completed educational studies (M.Sc./Diploma) in a relevant subject area (engineering-related/safety/risk engineering or similar studies) or a technical education (e.g. electrician, operations & maintenance) with further HSE-specific qualifications or equivalent.
• Comprehensive job experience (> 3 years) and HSE-specific qualifications, preferably in the Renewables energy sector.
• High degree of self-directed initiative and personal responsibility.
• Decision-making attitude.
• Good assertiveness, persuasiveness, and openness to dialogue.
• Pronounced team spirit and communication skills.
• Good level of facilitation and presentation skills.
• Agile way of working in conjunction with a high willingness to travel (approx. 50 % of time within region) and including occasional international travel.
• Networked and cross-sector mindset in an international environment.
• Relevant internationally recognised qualification as a HSE professional.
• Be capable of completing the GWO BST qualification.

Apply with just a few clicks: ad code 89537, application period: 30/03/2025.
Any questions? Contact HR: Sylwia Blaszczyk, [e-mail]

We look forward to meeting you.

We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of gender, disability, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, age, sexual orientation, and identity. #inclusionmatters

In the segments of onshore wind and solar, RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is among the largest electricity producers in Europe and has become a key player in the field of renewables. With its comprehensive „Growing Green“ investment and growth strategy, RWE is expanding green generation capacity – to more than 65 gigawatts by 2030.

To this end, RWE is investing €55 billion between 2024 and 2030. RWE Renewables Europe & Australia is focusing on its core markets in Europe and Australia. The team with 1,800 colleagues across 11 countries has come a long way already. With the project pipeline well filled in all technologies, battery storage, onshore wind power and solar energy, you’ll have the freedom to act with conviction and courage as we pivot to new technologies – and continuously improve, together.

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