Manager, HSE, Quality & Compliance

UNKNOWN; Norway; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Products seeks a senior leader to drive HSE, quality, and compliance across engineering, manufacturing and industrial operations. You will strengthen safety culture, lead the Quality Management System, supervise audits, and guide governance with internal and external stakeholders.

The role requires strong analytical skills, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to translate regulatory changes into practical governance.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in HSE, Quality, Compliance, or Operational Excellence in engineering, manufacturing, marine or industrial settings.
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, ISO-based systems, audit methods, root cause analysis and corrective action governance.
• Fluency in Norwegian and English, written and spoken.
• Proven leadership and communication skills to engage senior management.
• Proactive mindset focused on continuous improvement and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture and drive HSE excellence across the organization
• Lead and continuously improve our Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, industry, and corporate requirements
• Plan and manage internal, external, customer, and certification audits
• Act as an independent assurance authority, providing objective oversight and governance
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and translate them into effective business practices
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action processes
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to implement best practices and corporate standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, compliance and operational performance
• Provide strategic guidance to the Leadership Team on HSE, Quality, Compliance and business risk

Skills

HSE Experience

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Audit Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

At Air Products, we reimagine what’s possible. By tapping into the motivation of our people and our collective experience, we create the ideas and innovations that drive us forward. When we come together – where every voice is heard and everyone knows they belong and matter – we create solutions that launch people into space, support lifesaving care in hospitals, and enable the construction of groundbreaking, world scale production facilities.

Reimagine What’s Possible

What You’ll Do

• Promote and strengthen a proactive safety culture and drive HSE excellence across the organization
• Lead and continuously improve our Quality Management System
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, customer, industry, and corporate requirements
• Plan and manage internal, external, customer, and certification audits
• Act as an independent assurance authority, providing objective oversight and governance
• Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and translate them into effective business practices
• Lead investigations, root cause analyses, and corrective action processes to ensure continuous learning and improvement
• Partner with local and global stakeholders to implement best practices and corporate standards
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, compliance, and operational performance
• Provide strategic guidance to the Leadership Team on HSE, Quality, Compliance and business risk

What We’re Looking For

• Extensive relevant experience in HSE, Quality, Compliance, or Operational Excellence within engineering, manufacturing, marine or industrial environment
• Strong understanding of HSE legislation, ISO-based management systems, audit methodology, root cause analysis, corrective action management, and compliance governance
• A proactive mindset and a strong drive for continuous improvement
• The confidence to challenge constructively and promote high standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence both operational teams and senior management
• Fluency in both Norwegian and English, written and spoken
• Norwegian language capability is important for effective engagement with local regulatory authorities, customers, and operational teams

Employee and Applicant Rights

Behind every success and innovation that has made a difference in the world, you will find a team of passionate people who helped make it possible. At Air Products, our talented people help each other and our customers thrive. To our colleagues, we are valued and respected teammates. To our customers, we are partners in creating value. To our communities, we are caring, involved neighbors and committed stewards of the environment.

Air Products is a world-leading industrial gases company with more than 85 years of experience serving energy, environmental, and emerging markets while generating a cleaner future. Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating a workplace where safety comes first, diverse perspectives are valued, innovation thrives, and employees have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.