Manager & Health, Safety and Security

Equinor; Polska; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy company in Poland is seeking an experienced HSSE professional to manage safety and security compliance, support business development, and oversee emergency preparedness. The ideal candidate will have a degree in HSSE and over 6 years of experience in relevant industries such as maritime or offshore. Strong communication skills in Polish and English are essential. This role offers opportunities for professional development, flexible working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience in maritime, wind farms, offshore, or similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience in HSSE and proficient in HSSE management systems.
• Good communication skills in both Polish and English.

Responsibilities

• Support and advise on SSU/HSSE governance and regulations.
• Facilitate risk assessments and ensure emergency preparedness.
• Drive SSU/HSSE awareness campaigns and build safety culture.

Skills

Fluent Polish

Fluent English

Interpersonal skills

Safety management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in HSSE

Job description

**Important!** To make sure your application is considered, please submit it before the end of the day on (dd.mm.yyyy):30.01.2026We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible.Responsible for ensuring the management of health and working environment risks, promoting a proactive safety culture, identifying and reducing security risks, delivering business continuity management, and providing emergency response measures. You are utilizing your knowledge to solve highly complex tasks with a medium-term tactical impact/risk. You address key business issues that align with Equinor's short and long-term strategy via providing specialist support and leading complex tasks. You execute and ensure the quality of activities for your department or professional group. You may also lead a professional network and support leaders in shaping the direction for a core strategic competence area. You translate specialized advice into easily understandable information for the entire business and provide guidance to internal and external stakeholders. You manage conflicting agendas, occasionally lead negotiations with senior stakeholders and facilitate decision-making processes. You resolve complex business challenges by developing and implementing new products, processes, and standards. You shape best practices across different areas. You play a key role in managing and implementing critical change initiatives. You provide guidance and influence leaders to deal with uncertainty and embrace change. You follow and comply with safety, ethics, and compliance requirements and align with leadership expectations and company values.Within this position, your key tasks will be to:Your role will be to support and advice Equinor Poland country office, business development and project maturation activities in delivering safe, secure and sustainable operations in compliance with company requirements, local and international legislation, and industry standards. Detailed tasks include, but are not limited to, the following: * Support and advice organization in all matters relating to SSU (Safety, Security, Sustainability) / HSSE (Health, Safety, Security, Environment), where SSU/HSSE comprise health, safety, security, environment, social responsibility and human rights.* Provide detailed insight and guidance on applicable SSU/HSSE governance and regulations.* Assist country office carrying out their responsibilities as per corporate requirements.* Facilitate risk assessments and follow up on mitigating actions.* Ensure fit for purpose emergency preparedness and response set-up, and regular testing.* Ensure incident reporting, analysis, investigation and learning in line with requirements.* Support supply chain activities and contractor management according to Company standards.* Lead and conduct relevant SSU/HSSE activities, reviews, analysis and evaluations for business development and project maturation, including risk identification and follow-up.* Provide SSU/HSSE input to design basis and project design strategy.* Assist partner evaluations and joint venture agreement set-ups.* Oversee operational activities and advise on safe work and emergency preparedness set-up.* Drive SSU/HSSE awareness campaigns, build safety culture and Equinor ways of working.* Design and conduct SSU/HSSE induction and other relevant SSU/HSSE training programs as required.* Represent Equinor/PWR and build relations with relevant Polish HSSE regulators, industry associations and internal stakeholders.* Stay in close contact with head office and PWR SSU for alignment and corporate issues. **Formal education and qualifications personal qualities** * Degree education and formal education in HSSE.* 6+ years of relevant experience from maritime, wind farms, offshore, or similar industries.* Demonstrated experience in HSSE aspects, and proficient in HSSE management systems.* Fluent Polish and English verbal and written communication skills. **Personal qualities** * Passion for HSE, high integrity and ethical standards.* Ability to acquire knowledge and understanding of laws, regulations, procedures and agreements.* Good interpersonal skills with ability to communicate at all levels.* Self-starter with proactive approach and flexible attitude.* Team player, able to collaborate effectively across a matrix organization.* Thriving in a dynamic and growing organization, handing multiple tasks/projects with multiple stakeholders and different timelines.# Here's what we expect from you:At Equinor, there are some overall qualities we regard as essential. We want you to identify with the values that guide our decisions and help us succeed and grow: open, collaborative, courageous and caring. We expect you to make safety your priority and to contribute to our zero-harm culture. And for this specific position, we are also looking for:We want you to have a rewarding and fulfilling work life. That’s why we offer:Not just a job - a careerIn Equinor, your development begins on day one. You will build your competence through a wide range of learning activities while being empowered to build your career across multiple disciplines and geographies. Our internal job market allows a wide range of opportunities for development and growth within your own field, or even in other areas you find interesting and relevant.Attractive rewardsWe give you a comprehensive benefits package with a competitive salary, global parental leave, bonus scheme and pension plan.Wellness and work-life balanceWe care about and prioritise our employees’ well-being. We know that for you to be the best version of yourself in the workplace, being able to collect your children, attend a class or simply enjoy social time can be invaluable. That’s why we encourage you to make use of our flexible work arrangements wherever possible.An inclusive cultureWe believe embracing our differences makes us stronger. For us, true inclusion means being able to bring your whole self to work, and for you and everyone else to feel accepted and valued.# Equal opportunities for everyoneEquinor is an equal-opportunity employer. We make all employment decisions, which include hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, termination, and training, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or any other protected status.As part of this commitment, reasonable adjustments will be made during the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities or long-term health conditions. If you have any specific requirements, please clarify this in your application and our team will be in contact to see how we can support your needs.# Important notes about the application processWe expect you to openly offer all relevant information about yourself during the recruitment process. Background checks are performed on all final candidates, and all permanent and temporary hires will be screened using relevant sanctions lists to ensure compliance with sanctions laws. When applying for a job in Norway you will be asked for information on affiliation to high-risk countries for a security assessment.# About EquinorEquinor is an international energy company headquartered in Norway, energising the lives of 170 million people worldwide. Our ambition is to be a leading company in the energy transition and achieve net zero by 2050. Our task is enormous: supplying the world with the energy it needs, while lowering emissions to the atmosphere. To achieve it, we are looking for like-minded people to join our team of 25,000 colleagues working in more than 20 countries.