Job Description
SUNOTEC is Europe’s market leader in the construction of utility photovoltaic plants. Based in Sofia (Bulgaria) and Munich (Germany), the company currently employs over 1 500 people. With more than 580 solar power plants and over 8.2 GWp capacity built, SUNOTEC has made a significant contribution to a sustainable and green energy mix in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. SUNOTEC positions itself as an integrated solution provider, covering all services from geology, procurement, engineering and construction services to operations and maintenance and re-powering of plants with a large focus on BESS.
Expanding our UK operations, we are looking for an Health and Safety Manager.
Responsibilities:
* Manages of a team of HSE Coordinators;
* Identifies risks and hazards for the construction process of a solar (PV) plans;
* Manages the HSSE policy and guidelines, ensuring it complies with the customer’s requirements and industry best practice;
* Develops and maintains site-specific documentation and templates that include the Safety Program File (HSSE Procedure), Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA), Emergency Response Plans, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), and Site Induction;
* Manages the effective implementation of appropriate management system & procedures and follows up changes on in legislations and the customer’s directive for multiple sites;
* Participates in HSSE related discussions on on-site, at Contractors’ meetings, Clients’ Weekly/Monthly Meetings, Safety Committees, etc.;
* Assists, delivers, and organizes HSSE trainings to employee and contractors;
* Coordinates construction teams and EPC contractors to assist and enhance their HSSE competency and delivery;
* Performs HSSE audits, both internal & external, and inspects project construction sites to verify consistency with HSSE procedures, client requirements, regulatory requirements and Contractors’ HSSE plans;
* Coordinates and assists Site Managers with Incidents and recommend appropriate Corrective Actions and Preventive Actions. Prepares and follows up those reports and records on weekly/monthly basis;
* Performs environmental compliance inspections and monitors waste management and system performance;
* Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergency situations;
* Risk management.
Requirements:
* Bachelor’s degree in an Environmental science/Engineering, Health & Safety Environment;
* Engineer, Occupational Health & Safety, or equivalent qualifications; Safety Expert certification;
* Expertise in construction safety management systems and electrical safety management;
* Minimum of 3 years of experience in projects related to construction of PV plants, solar panels installation, etc.;
* Knowledgeable in HSSE regulations;
* Able to often travel throughout UK for managing multiple projects.
What we offer:
* Competitive salary;
* Car allowance;
* EV scheme coming soon;
* Health insurance;
* Work in a professional, friendly and dynamic environment.
In case your professional qualification corresponds to the above requirements, and you wish to join our growing team, please send us your CV in English.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Your documents and personal data will be treated as confidential and will be protected according to Bulgarian Data Protection Legislation and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679 (GDPR).