HSE Consultant

HSE Consultant Description

Main Responsibilities

As a HSE Consultant for the service provider unit, you will have a 3-tier responsibility; towards the executive board, business units and group employees. Your main responsibilities will include (but not limited to the following):

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• Identify precise HSE needs for the WEL business (including gaps and challenges and streamline the way forward).
• Coordinate with HSSE personnel across different business units by developing, implementing, and overseeing health and safety policies, procedures, and programs in line with regulations and industry standards.
• Introduce or as appropriate update group wide HSSE policies/framework and embed a process house' that houses all of the business units and HSSE policies and processes.
• Maintain an oversight of each business unit's HSSE priorities to keep track of the bigger picture.
• Ensure policies and practices are regularly updated to reflect evolving business development stages, regulatory changes, and operational shifts.
• Conduct risk assessments, identify control measures, and ensure compliance with relevant health and safety laws and regulations. This assessment should include work-related risks faced by employees, contractors and others affected by our business activities especially in remote or geographically challenging locations.
• Report safety audit findings and recommendations to senior management, ensuring corrective actions are promptly implemented and monitored for effectiveness.
• Support project teams and subcontractors in adhering to HSE standards and collaborate with internal teams, directors, external consultants and stakeholders (including legal communities) to continuously improve safety and sustainability practices.
• Monitor, audit, and ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations particularly those specific to renewable energy projects and environmental conservation.
• Consolidate current health and safety regulations into a single set of accessible regulations - based on hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control.
• Foster a culture of safety through training, drills, and awareness programmes across all business levels.
• Investigate incidents and non-compliance, maintain accurate records, and give guidance on proper reporting and escalation to regulatory bodies (as required).
• Provide advice on incident reporting and ensure all employees are trained for effective handling of such situations (especially in remote/hard-to-navigate areas).
• Provide advice on relevant documentation, permits, and certifications, and involvement in preparing regular health and safety performance reports for the board.
• Stay informed on health and safety regulations, trends, and best practices to ensure continuous professional development and compliance with the latest standards and technologies in renewable energy industry.
• Support employee well-being initiatives, prioritising both physical and mental health, especially for employees working in isolated or high-risk environments.
• Tailor health and safety assessments noting geographical, environmental, and cultural considerations, particularly with respect to local communities and landscapes, ensuring that renewable energy projects are sustainable and socially responsible.

• Health and safety law
• HSE management
• HSE Compliance
• HSE Personnel
• Health and safety training software
• Risk assessment
• Risk management
• Risk analysis
• Safety procedures
• Safety audit
• Safety program
• Safety analysis
• Safety training

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Edinburgh, UK

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