Health & Safety Officer

SMA Italia S.r.l. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Health & Safety Officer (HSO) to ensure our operations comply fully with Italian and European health and safety legislation. This Specialist role is vital for maintaining a safe and healthy working environment by implementing and overseeing our comprehensive health and safety management systems.

If you possess in-depth technical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to preventing workplace incidents, we invite you to join our team.

Your Vital Role and Primary Responsibilities

The HSO is responsible for a complex mix of technical and regulatory duties, ensuring the safety of all personnel, including external contractors:

• Risk Assessment (Valutazione dei Rischi): Identify hazards, evaluate risks, and contribute to the creation and regular updating of the mandatory Documento di Valutazione dei Rischi (DVR).
• Compliance & Implementation: Stay up-to-date with legislation (including Legislative Decree 81/2008 and CEI 11/27) and implement prevention measures, safe work practices, and the use of Personal / Collective Protective Equipment (PPE / CPE).
• Coordination & Site Safety: Coordinate H&S activities with all departments and external contractors. This includes managing the Safety Operations Plan (POS – Piano Operativo di Sicurezza), verifying suitability with the PSC (Piano di Sicurezza e Coordinamento), and authorizing entry for SMA employees and service providers to construction sites.
• Training & Communication: Develop and deliver mandatory training programs to employees, promote a safe culture, and consult regularly with the RLS (Rappresentante dei Lavoratori per la Sicurezza).
• Incident Management: Investigate workplace accidents and near misses to determine root causes and maintain records of all incidents and analyses.
• Regulatory Interaction: Cooperate and interact with local health authorities and national inspectorate during inspections or investigations.

What You Bring to SMA Italia

• Experience: 5+ years of relevant professional experience in a technical environment.
• Expert Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of Italian health and safety legislation (Legislative Decree 81/2008 and CEI 11/27).
• Skills: Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and analytical skills. Proven ability to work independently, taking initiative and managing tasks proactively, while also being a collaborative team member.
• Communication: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Language: Required English proficiency is B1. Knowledge of 1 other EU language is preferred.

Ready to Lead Safety and Compliance?

This role reports directly to the Country Manager for SMA Italia and offers the opportunity to work independently and neutrally while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Apply now to secure a vital role in our mission to shape the future of energy!