Environmental Health Safety & Facilities Lead

PRT8 Addvolt, S.A.; São Mamede de Infesta; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Professional development workshops

Job summary

Addvolt is seeking an experienced Environmental Health, Safety & Facilities Lead to strengthen EHS practices and manage our facilities in Matosinhos, Porto. This permanent, full-time role requires fluent English and hands-on leadership on the shop floor.

As we integrate into Carrier, you will align local EHS with Portuguese law and Carrier standards, lead audits, risk assessments, training, and budget management while maintaining a hands-on presence on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Fluent English required across written and spoken communications.
• Bachelor or Master in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in EHS and/or Facilities Management in manufacturing/industrial/tech settings.
• Good knowledge of Portuguese EHS legislation and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong safety culture through engagement, inspections and continuous improvement.
• Lead and coordinate all EHS activities in line with Portuguese law, Carrier standards and internal requirements.
• Develop, maintain and monitor EHS policies, risk assessments and controls.
• Coordinate EHS audits, inspections and corrective action plans.
• Conduct and support incident investigations; implement root-cause analyses and preventive actions.
• Monitor EHS and facility KPIs; prepare management reports and support data-driven decisions.
• Manage EHS and facilities budgets, supplier relationships and investment proposals.
• Develop and deliver EHS training programs and ensure training compliance.
• Oversee maintenance, security and operational effectiveness of facilities and infrastructure.
• Coordinate facility improvement projects, layout changes and contractor activities.
• Manage contractor qualification, onboarding and permits-to-work.

Skills

Fluent English

Education

BSc/MSc in OH&S or related field

Job description

Job Description Role: Environmental Health Safety & Facilities Lead

Location: Matosinhos, Porto, Portugal

Type of Contract: Permanent full-time

WHO WE ARE

Addvolt is a Portuguese technology company specialising in the electrification of transport refrigeration and auxiliary systems for commercial vehicles. Founded in Porto, Portugal, Addvolt developed pioneering plug-in electric solutions that enable refrigerated vehicles to operate with significantly reduced diesel consumption, lower emissions and reduced noise levels. Since May 2025, Addvolt has been part of Carrier, a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions. The combination of Addvolt’s expertise in electrification, power electronics and energy management with Carrier Transicold’s leadership in transport refrigeration is accelerating the transition towards more sustainable and efficient cold chain operations. Today, Addvolt’s technology supports a wide range of electrified refrigeration solutions, including advanced battery systems, energy recovery technologies, intelligent power management and connected monitoring platforms. These innovations help fleet operators reduce operating costs, improve sustainability performance and comply with increasingly stringent environmental regulations. Operating as part of Carrier Transicold, Addvolt continues to innovate from its engineering and technology hub in Portugal, supporting customers across Europe and contributing to the development of the next generation of electric transport refrigeration solutions.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an experienced and hands-on EHS & Facilities Lead (he/she) to strengthen our Environmental, Health & Safety practices and ensure the effective management of our facilities. As Addvolt continues its integration into Carrier, this position will play an important role in aligning local practices with Portuguese legal requirements and Carrier’s corporate EHS standards, while preserving the agility and practical approach required in a growing technology and manufacturing environment. The role will combine strategic coordination with strong day-to-day presence on the shop floor.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a strong safety culture through employee engagement, risk awareness, workplace inspections and continuous improvement initiatives


• Lead and coordinate all EHS activities, ensuring compliance with Portuguese legislation, Carrier standards and internal requirements


• Develop, maintain and monitor EHS policies, procedures, risk assessments and operational controls


• Coordinate EHS audits, inspections, compliance reviews and corrective action plans


• Conduct and support incident investigations, identify root causes and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented


• Monitor EHS and facility KPIs, prepare management reports and support decisions based on data


• Manage EHS and facilities budgets, supplier relationships and investment proposals


• Develop and deliver EHS training programs and maintain training compliance records


• Oversee the maintenance, safety, security and operational effectiveness of company facilities, infrastructure and supporting services


• Coordinate facility improvement projects, layout changes, infrastructure upgrades and contractor activities


• Manage contractor qualification, onboarding, permits-to-work and ongoing safety performance


• Support new product development and industrialisation projects by ensuring EHS, facility, infrastructure and operational requirements are identified, assessed and implemented throughout the project lifecycle

CANDIDATE VALUES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Share Carrier values – Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation and Excellence


• BSc. or MSc. degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering or a related technical field


• Minimum 3 years of experience in EHS and / or Facilities Management within a manufacturing, industrial, logistics or technology environment


• Strong knowledge of Portuguese EHS legislation and regulations


• Experience conducting risk assessments, audits, incident investigations and compliance activities


• Experience managing contractors, facilities services and infrastructure-related projects


• Familiarity with ISO45001, ISO14001 and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus


• Strong project management, organisational and problem-solving skills


• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to build, develop and inspire a Team


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation


• Fluent English (spoken and written) is mandatory

WHY CARRIER?

• Individuals who shine and exceed expectations will be given all the opportunities of any employee at Carrier


• To be part of an ever-growing team where your work can have a huge impact


• Work towards a greener and a more sustainable future with quieter and cleaner city centers


• Access to professional development workshops from high quality industry partners


• Flexible working hours

Pay Range €28,000.00-€56,000.00

At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionise them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mould industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.