Environmental Health Safety Specialist

JD Ross Energy; Italia; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Ross Energy in Italy is seeking an experienced HSE Specialist to support the safe delivery of major renewable energy projects. You will ensure compliance with HSE legislation and lead site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to uphold best practices on site.

The role requires a degree in Safety Engineering or a related field, at least four years of HSE experience in construction, and fluency in Italian with good English.

Qualifications

• Degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 4 years of HSE experience within construction environments.
• Renewable energy experience (Solar PV, BESS, or Wind).
• Strong knowledge of Italian HSE legislation.
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems.
• Fluent Italian and good English language skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, company policies, and industry best practices
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and safety evaluations
• Monitoring contractors and subcontractors to ensure HSE compliance throughout project execution
• Supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Driving a strong safety culture through site engagement and awareness initiatives
• Collaborating closely with project teams, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards on site
• Supporting continuous improvement of HSE procedures, systems, and performance reporting

Skills

HSE management

Site inspections

Incident investigations

Safety culture

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in Safety Engineering / Environmental Engineering

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

Job description

HSE Specialist | Renewable Energy | Italy

Ready to play a key role in shaping the future of clean energy while ensuring the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental performance?

We are working with a rapidly growing renewable energy developer focused on delivering utility-scale Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects across Europe. With an ambitious growth strategy and expanding international portfolio, they are looking for an experienced HSE Specialist to support the safe delivery of major renewable energy projects.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensuring compliance with HSE legislation, company policies, and industry best practices
• Conducting site inspections, audits, risk assessments, and safety evaluations
• Monitoring contractors and subcontractors to ensure HSE compliance throughout project execution
• Supporting incident investigations and implementing corrective actions
• Driving a strong safety culture through site engagement and awareness initiatives
• Collaborating closely with project teams, engineers, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain the highest safety standards on site
• Supporting continuous improvement of HSE procedures, systems, and performance reporting

What We're Looking For:

• Degree in Safety Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 4 years of HSE experience within construction environments
• Renewable energy experience (Solar PV, BESS, or Wind)
• Strong knowledge of Italian HSE legislation
• Experience with ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• Fluent Italian and good English language skills

Why Apply?

• Join a purpose-driven business accelerating the energy transition across Europe
• Work on large-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects
• Be part of a fast-growing, international organization with excellent long-term career development opportunities
• Collaborate with experienced professionals in a dynamic and supportive environment focused on safety, sustainability, and innovation