Senior Operations & Maintenance Health & Safety Specialist - Offshore

Health and Safety is our number one priority within Vattenfall. As Senior O&M Health & Safety Specialist you advise on safety protocols and act as a trusted coach towards our colleagues.

Would you like to shape the future and be part of a great H&S team?

Business Area Wind is responsible for Vattenfall’s Onshore and Offshore Wind and Solar PV & Battery activities. Today we develop, construct and operate wind & solar generation in Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, France, the Netherlands and UK.

We operate one of the largest offshore wind parks in Europe - Hollandse Kust Zuid (HKZ) - which is operated from our office in IJmuiden. In order to make sure that we have a safe transition between the construction phase and the operational phase of this wind park we have set up an Operations and Maintenance (O&M) team where we need additional resource to our H&S team, that you will be part of.

Qualifications

As Senior O&M H&S Specialist you provide independent, authoritative advice, support & assistance to the line organization covering the function of Health and Safety. This is a crucial role, especially when considering the safety of our offshore teams. To ensure the company meets its statutory obligations and achieves operational excellence, you will implement Vattenfall procedures and good practice to achieve high site safety performance.

This position is based at the Hollandse Kust Zuid site. Occasional travel to other Vattenfall Offshore Wind Farms and office locations throughout Europe may be required.

Your main responsibilities:

• Facilitate HIRA/HAZOP and support the development of Risk Assessments / Method Statements;
• Monitor compliance on safety controls agreed to reduce the risk of the activities;
• Assess contractor HSE plans, performance and compliance to Vattenfall requirements;
• Report and investigate incidents, ensure close out of actions and implement learnings;
• Support the behavior based safety program and coach site personnel in safety awareness;
• Keep in close contact with offshore crews and the Site & O&M managers regarding planning;
• Collaborate within the health and safety team and improve our performance by standardizing working methods across all offshore wind farms in Europe.

We are looking for a pro-active Senior H&S Specialist who can focus on both people and business, with demonstrable experience in coaching teams in challenging environments. Experience with Offshore Wind O&M operations is beneficial, and affinity with the offshore wind sector is preferred.

Qualifications

• MVK / NEBOSH General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (or equivalent)
• Familiarity with safety management systems in compliance with ISO45001
• Experience managing contractors as client and/or principal contractor
• Experience in auditing and incident investigation
• Familiarity with behavior based safety programs
• Professional level of Dutch and English, both verbally and in writing
• Key strengths include being open, positive, solution-oriented, objective, and collaborative

Our offer

We offer good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment, and the opportunity to work with some of the best in the field. You will be part of interdisciplinary teams and can always count on support from committed colleagues. We provide attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

For more information you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anne Vriesema via anne.vriesema@vattenfall.com

We look forward to receiving your application! 🌍