HSE Senior Specialist (focus O&M) - Italy, EMEA, RE Department
Reporting to: Sr. Manager Global Health & Safety Operations
Responsibilities
- Act as delegato della sicurezza on behalf of the employer 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 implement improvements for all accidents.
- Conduct safety inspections, manage fire drills, alarms, risk assessments, and lone working procedures, and ensure employee awareness.
- Support investigations on 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 analyses supporting site activities.
- Ensure personnel receive adequate H&S training and awareness.
- Prepare statistical data to identify H&S trends.
- Review and audit contractor H&S programs for compliance.
- Assist project teams with technical responses on H&S issues.
- Monitor and improve Customer / Owner Satisfaction related to H&S.
- Develop and support a robust H&S program for O&M teams, especially for solar and battery storage plants.
- Document and maintain processes via the Document Control system.
- Administer NCR reporting, ensuring prompt investigation 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 to ensure H&S compliance.
- Manage internal audit programs, provide training, and coach audit teams.
Work Experience
- At least 3-5 years of OHS experience in construction, industrial processing, or related fields.
- College diploma or university degree in OHS or related field.
- Specific training in Environmental, Health & Safety per current legislation.
- Knowledge of lithium-ion batteries, high voltage electrical equipment, ARC flash, and construction safety preferred.
- Certifications such as CSP or CMIOSH are assets.
- Experience with work platforms, management systems, and practical OHS knowledge on topics like hoisting, rigging, fall protection, excavation, electrical safety, confined spaces, etc.
- Understanding of local, national, and European OHS legislative requirements and standards.
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and interpreting business needs.
Competencies
- Ability to drive process and product H&S control, with experience in lean manufacturing, Lean, or Six Sigma as assets.
- Professional demeanor, dependable, detail-oriented, and trustworthy.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and cloud-based software.
- Strong leadership, decision-making, and self-direction skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Innovative thinking, continual learning, coaching, mentoring, mediation, and negotiation skills.
- Willingness and ability to travel.