Senior HSSE Manager EPC and O&M

Company Description
Established in 2002, ib vogt GmbH is specialized in the Development, Design and Engineering, Financing, EPC and Operation of solar power and provides turnkey solar power plant solutions to investors internationally.

As a manufacturer-independent integrated developer, the company focuses on tailor-made solar power plant solutions that maximize lifecycle performance and returns.

Since 2009, ib vogt has commissioned plants with a capacity of almost 2 Gigawatt. We employ over 840 specialists, in all areas of the solar power plant value chain in over 40 countries. The company operates internationally from offices in Spain Germany, Italy, Netherlands, France, Poland, USA, Australia, United Kingdom, Panama, India and South East Asia.

Job Description
Senior HSSE (Health, Safety, Social and Environmental) EPC and O&M (Operations & Maintenance) Manager will be responsible for the implementation and monitoring of HSSE programs and systems across ib vogt's EPC and O&M business. This position will provide leadership and coordination for the overall EPC and O&M HSSE management as well as the assigned projects in accordance to fulfill local HSE- and ib vogt´s HSSE standards.

Your Job

• Supporting compliance with applicable Health, Safety, social, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Office based work in Berlin, and remote working in Germany.
• Developing, implementing, and managing HSSE programs.
• Managing HSSE ib vogt HSSE Consultants/Advisors across the projects in EU, the UK and other regions.
• Coordinating with the EPC and O&M management team, site management and project management teams, stakeholders, and the corporate ESG department.
• Performing Site HSSE audits/inspections as required.
• International travel up to %30 time.
• Recording, making analysis, and reporting on HSSE metrics.
• Preparing, maintaining Operational HSSE tools, templates, plans etc. in coordination with the Head of EPC and O&M HSSE and the EPC and O&M management team. HSSE Qualification, assessing, managing contractors/subcontractors.
• Identify local occupational health & safety, social, and environmental regulations and standards in countries with ib vogt EPC and O&M activities in consultation with local Consultant parties
• Incident investigation and Route Cause Analysis management. Ensuring incident and accident corrective actions are followed up on and completed
• Emergency preparedness assessment in project site
• PPE management, and support improvement as required
• Ensuring that HSSE training programs are in place
• Act as the point of escalation for local EPC and O&M HSSE issues
• Coordinate the Occupational Risk Prevention Plan with the activities in the photovoltaic plants in the EPC and O&M phases
• Promote and manage proposals for improvement in health, safety, and the environment.
• Review the work procedures and contracts, identify needs, and create and expand HSSE processes
• Managing and ensuring the preventive activities in the EPC and O&M phase as far as reasonably practicable
• Directly support the development of globally relevant HSSE software, documentation, and standards

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in Health & Safety& Environmental roles
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Health & Safety Management/Leadership roles within Construction and/or Energy/Utility projects. Experience in regions such as Germany, UK, Spain, Italy, Netherlands is a plus.
• Knowledge of international construction HSE best practices.
• Technical basis in Electrical Installations or Construction preferred.
• Proficient in teamwork, teambuilding, and conflict management.
• HSE leadership, communication and management skills.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Business proficiency in English, both written and spoken, with very good communication skills. German or any other language is a plus.

Required Training

• Professional degree in Health/Safety/Environment or a technical degree relevant to Energy and/or construction and O&M industries.
• NEBOSH construction safety qualification or International general certificate in occupational health and safety and/or SIFA/FASI/SiGeKo qualification.
• ISO certifications, e.g, ISO ISO 45001 certification.

Additional Information

• Possibility to work flexibly
• A truly international working environment with colleagues from all over the world
• An open-minded, friendly and highly motivated team
• Interesting and challenging tasks in a growing future-oriented industry
• Very good opportunities for professional and personal development
• Competitive remuneration and other benefits as per local markets

At ib vogt, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We believe that embracing diverse perspectives drives innovation and helps us better serve the global communities we operate in. As an equal opportunity employer, we provide employment opportunities without regard to age, ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy or maternity, marriage and civil partnership, or any other protected status.
We strive to create an accessible recruitment process for all candidates and are happy to discuss reasonable accommodations to support your application. As a global company, we acknowledge that accessibility provisions may vary by location depending on local infrastructure and legal requirements. If you have a disability or require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know - we will do our best to support you.