HSE Senior Specialist (focus O&M) Italy, EMEA, RE

Department : QHSE
Reporting to : Sr. Manager Global Health & Safety Operations

Responsibilities:

• Act as delegate of safety on behalf of the employer (datore di lavoro) for O&M business unit entities.
• Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, with regular reviews, updates, and communication.
• Document, investigate, and recommend improvements for all accidents.
• Conduct safety inspections, report fire drills and alarms, manage risk assessments and lone working procedures, and ensure employee awareness of responsibilities.
• Support investigations into critical H&S issues and drive solutions.
• Engage engineering and procurement in supplier evaluation and develop H&S plans for projects and suppliers.
• Complete risk assessments and job hazard assessments supporting site activities.
• Ensure personnel are trained and aware of H&S requirements.
• Prepare H&S trend statistical data for the organization.
• Review and audit contractor H&S programs, ensuring compliance with company standards.
• Assist project teams with technical responses to customers/subcontractors regarding H&S issues.
• Monitor and improve Customer/Owner satisfaction related to H&S.
• Develop robust H&S programs for O&M teams working on solar and battery storage plants.
• Document and control processes, ensuring release through the Document Control system.
• Administer NCR reporting, ensuring prompt investigation, corrective actions, and closure.
• Support Lessons Learned initiatives and oversee site H&S requirements.
• Lead investigations and drive corrective actions in collaboration with Project Teams.
• Interpret engineering drawings and standards, consulting with management or engineering staff.
• Manage internal audit programs, provide training, and coach audit teams.

Work Experience:

• 3-5 years of OHS experience in construction, industrial processing, or environmental remediation roles.
• College diploma or university degree in OHS or related field from an accredited program.
• Specific training in Environmental, Health & Safety according to current legislation.
• Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, high voltage electrical equipment, ARC flash, and construction safety preferred.
• CSP or CMIOSH designations are assets.
• Experience with work platforms, documentation, and management systems.
• Practical knowledge of hoisting, rigging, ground disturbance, fall protection, excavation, heavy equipment, emergency response, electrical safety, confined spaces.
• Understanding of local, national, and European safety requirements and standards.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpretation skills.
• Process control, lean manufacturing, Lean/Six Sigma experience is advantageous.
• Professional demeanor, detail-oriented, dependable, trustworthy, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and cloud-based software.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, coaching, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel.