HSE Officer – Data center projects

Velox Electro Nordics AS; Grimstad; On-site; NOK 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Rotational work arrangement

Accommodation covered

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Velox Electro Nordics AS is seeking an experienced HSE professional for construction sites in Southern Norway. You will manage RAMS, update safety plans, identify hazards, and drive compliant site operations with a focus on continuous safety improvement.

Leading site inspections, incident investigations and KPI reporting, you will deliver inductions and toolbox talks, maintain PPE and first-aid stocks, and collaborate with management and contractors to maintain high safety standards.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or related field.
• At least 3 years of HSE experience on construction sites.
• Experience in data centre construction is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Norwegian HSE legislation and construction-site safety requirements.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Portuguese or Polish is an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident in delivering safety inductions, toolbox talks and presentations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and Teams, and the ability to manage HSE documentation and reporting.
• Proactive, structured and independent approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review RAMS for project activities.
• Review and update HSE plans, manuals, procedures and risk assessments as project requirements evolve.
• Identify workplace hazards, assess risks and recommend preventive measures.
• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and workplace observations.
• Monitor compliance with site safety rules, PPE, work platforms and scaffolding tags.
• Investigate accidents and incidents, prepare reports and follow up on corrective actions.
• Monitor HSE performance and report KPIs.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training sessions.
• Ensure PPE and first-aid supplies are available and maintained.
• Promote hazard reporting and continuous HSE improvement.
• Work with site management and stakeholders.
• Support external inspections and audits.
• Maintain HSE documentation and reporting databases.
• Contribute to HSE initiatives across projects.

Skills

HSE knowledge

Communication

English fluency

Problem-solving

IT skills

Independent working

Education

HSE qualification

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

Job description

Your responsibilities

HSE Management & Risk Assessment

• Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) for project activities.
• Review and update HSE plans, manuals, procedures and risk assessments as project requirements evolve.
• Identify workplace hazards, assess risks and recommend practical preventive measures.

Site Inspections & Incident Management

• Conduct regular site inspections, safety audits and workplace observations.
• Monitor compliance with site safety rules, correct use of PPE, work platforms and scaffolding tags, and housekeeping standards.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, prepare reports and follow up on corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor HSE performance and report relevant Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Compliance & Safety Culture

• Support compliance with applicable Norwegian HSE legislation, client requirements and industry standards.
• Deliver safety inductions, toolbox talks and HSE training sessions.
• Ensure that PPE and first-aid supplies are available, properly maintained and used correctly.
• Promote proactive hazard reporting, employee engagement and continuous HSE improvement.

Communication & Reporting

• Work closely with site management, employees, subcontractors and other stakeholders.
• Support external inspections and audits involving relevant authorities.
• Maintain accurate HSE documentation, records and reporting databases.
• Contribute to HSE initiatives that improve safety performance across our projects.

What we are looking for

• A recognised qualification in Occupational Health and Safety or a related field.
• At least 3 years of HSE experience on construction sites.
• Experience in data centre construction is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of Norwegian HSE legislation and construction-site safety requirements.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of Portuguese or Polish is an advantage.
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence in delivering safety inductions, toolbox talks and presentations.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and Teams, and the ability to manage HSE documentation and reporting.
• A proactive, structured and independent approach to work.

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Rotational work arrangement.
• Accommodation, flights and meals covered while working on the project.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• The opportunity to contribute to major construction projects in Southern Norway.A professional, inclusive working environment with experienced colleagues who value teamwork and safety.

Ready to make a difference?

If you are passionate about HSE and want to help create safer construction sites, we would like to hear from you.

Join Velox Electro Nordics and help us raise the bar for Health, Safety & Environmental performance.

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