HSE Advisor

NordicEPOD; Viana do Castelo; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

NordicEPOD in Portugal seeks an HSE Advisor to support and continuously improve our Health, Safety and Environmental practices, ensuring compliance with Portuguese legislation and promoting a strong safety culture across the organization.

You will develop procedures, conduct risk assessments, deliver training, monitor audits, manage documentation, and coordinate drills, aiming to reduce incidents and environmental impact while fostering a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Higher education or professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related field.
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an industrial environment.
• Good knowledge of Portuguese Occupational Health & Safety legislation.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards.
• Good command of English, both written and spoken.
• Availability to work the afternoon shift, in line with the shift pattern practiced in production.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of responsibility, organization and attention to detail.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A strong continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese legislation regarding Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental requirements.
• Conduct risk assessments and propose corrective and preventive measures.
• Promote and deliver health and safety awareness and training.
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, preparing reports and action plans.
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities, machinery and equipment.
• Monitor and promote the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Manage mandatory legal documentation related to Health, Safety and Environment.
• Support and accompany inspections and audits carried out by external authorities and organizations.
• Coordinate emergency drills and contribute to the development and updating of emergency plans.
• Promote environmental best practices, including waste management, energy efficiency and the reduction of environmental impact.
• Develop and monitor HSE performance indicators and reports.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and actively contribute to building a strong safety culture.

Skills

Risk assessment

Auditing

Training delivery

Regulatory knowledge

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

Higher education in Occupational Health & Safety or related field

Tools

ISO 45001

ISO 14001

MS Office

Job description

The Opportunity: As an HSE Advisor, you will be responsible for supporting and continuously improving our Health, Safety and Environmental practices, ensuring compliance with Portuguese legislation and promoting a strong culture of safety and environmental responsibility across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and monitor Health, Safety and Environmental procedures;
• Ensure compliance with Portuguese legislation regarding Occupational Health & Safety and Environmental requirements;
• Conduct risk assessments and propose corrective and preventive measures;
• Promote and deliver health and safety awareness and training;
• Investigate accidents, incidents and near misses, preparing reports and action plans;
• Conduct regular audits and inspections of facilities, machinery and equipment;
• Monitor and promote the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE);
• Manage mandatory legal documentation related to Health, Safety and Environment;
• Support and accompany inspections and audits carried out by external authorities and organizations;
• Coordinate emergency drills and contribute to the development and updating of emergency plans;
• Promote environmental best practices, including waste management, energy efficiency and the reduction of environmental impact;
• Develop and monitor HSE performance indicators and reports;
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and actively contribute to building a strong safety culture.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a responsible, proactive and detail-oriented professional who is passionate about safety, sustainability and continuous improvement and who wants to contribute to the development of a new industrial operation.

• Higher education or professional qualification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, Safety Engineering or a related field;
• Previous experience in a similar role, preferably within an industrial environment;
• Good knowledge of Portuguese Occupational Health & Safety legislation;
• Knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards;
• Good command of English, both written and spoken;
• Availability to work the afternoon shift, in line with the shift pattern practiced in production;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• High level of responsibility, organization and attention to detail;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• A strong continuous improvement mindset.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a new industrial facility during an exciting phase of growth and development;
• A challenging project focused on technology, innovation and sustainability;
• The opportunity to play a key role in establishing and developing the company's HSE culture and practices;
• An international and multicultural working environment;
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals and contribute to innovative energy solutions;
• A dynamic environment where initiative, responsibility and new ideas are valued.

Location

Viana do Castelo, Portugal

Ready for the challenge?

If you are looking for a new professional challenge and want to be part of a company that is building today's solutions for tomorrow's energy needs, we would love to hear from you.

Join us and help build a safer, more sustainable and innovative future.