Health & Safety Officer

Job Reference: _MNG_HR_HSO
Position:
Health & Safety Officer
Closing Date:
Wednesday, 12 August, 2026
About BSC   The Barcelona Supercomputing Center - Centro Nacional de Supercomputación (BSC-CNS) is the leading supercomputing center in Spain. It houses Mare Nostrum, one of the most powerful supercomputers in Europe, was a founding and hosting member of the former European HPC infrastructure PRACE (Partnership for Advanced Computing in Europe), and is now hosting entity for EuroHPC JU, the Joint Undertaking that leads large-scale investments and HPC provision in Europe.

The mission of BSC is to research, develop and manage information technologies in order to facilitate scientific progress. BSC combines HPC service provision and R&D into both computer and computational science (life, earth and engineering sciences) under one roof, and currently has over 1000 staff from 60 countries.
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We are particularly interested for this role in the strengths and lived experiences of women and underrepresented groups to help us avoid perpetuating biases and oversights in science and IT research. In instances of equal merit, the incorporation of the under-represented sex will be favoured.
We promote Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, fostering an environment where each and every one of us is appreciated for who we are, regardless of our differences.
If you consider that you do not meet all the requirements, we encourage you to continue applying for the job offer. We value diversity of experiences and skills, and you could bring unique perspectives to our team.
Context And Mission   The person will be part of the Health & Safety Unit, within the Human Resources department. She/he/they will collaborate in implementing the Health & Safety plan and developing a safety culture across the centre with special emphasis on the Psychosocial Risk strategy, ensuring a safe and inclusive environment by managing workplace conflicts and designing organizational H&S protocols.
She/he/they will collaborate on the current H&S procedures and will participate in elaborating new actions.
Key Duties     Health & Safety:
H&S coordination with external companies that work at BSC facilities and also other institutions where BSC employees are working.
Managing health surveillance, medical check-ups, and health promotion actions.
Carrying out risk assessments.
Development of the emergency plan.
Training & Onboarding:
Organize H&S training sessions (welcome basics and specifics) and health promotion initiatives.
Collaborate in new policies and procedures related to H&S.
Collaborate in developing H&S documentation: planning, reports, KPI's, posters, accident reports, etc.
Foster the development of briefing and communication strategies to ensure that the Health and Safety plan and important information are understood and operated by all employees, subcontractors, visitors and collaborators.
Design and implement Health and Safety and well-being initiatives to facilitate consistent standards and spread best practices.
Psychosocial Risk Assessment:
Evaluate and monitor organizational risk factors such as work-related stress, burnout, and workload.
Protocol Design:
Design and implement formal protocols for conflict resolution, mental health support, and the prevention of workplace harassment, fostering a culture of mutual respect.
Other:
Collaborate in the management of hotdesking and flexible seating strategies, balancing space efficiency with a high-quality employee experience and ergonomic standards.
KPI Management:
Collaborate with H&S the Manager to develop and maintain measurement systems and indicators to track H&S performance and drive continuous improvement.
This does not fully define the role but covers the main aspects and drivers for success.
Requirements     Education    University degree related to Health & Safety (Labour Relations, Psychology or other).
Master's degree in Occupational Health and Safety.

Essential Knowledge and Professional Experience    Excellent verbal and written communication (Spanish and English).
Solid Catalan skills.
3 - 5 years of experience in Health and Safety departments.
Strong skills in Microsoft office.

Additional Knowledge and Professional Experience    Specific training or studies in psychosocial risks will be valued.
Previous experience in other research centers, public administration or institutions.

Competences    Proactive Cooperation (Desire to learn and improve).
Good communication skills
Ability to manage sensitive workplace disputes and harassment cases with neutrality and discretion.
Teamwork abilities
Planning and organizing (Structured mindset)
Initiative to propose improvements
Service Attitude
Flexibility

Conditions     The position will be located at BSC within the Management Department
We offer a full-time contract (35h/week), a good working environment, a highly stimulating environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure, flexible working hours,…