H&S SPECIALIST SPAIN, EMEA

Company summary:Recurrent Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. and is one of the world's largest and most geographically diversified utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, ownership, and O&M platforms. Recurrent Energy is focused on bringing low-cost clean energy and meaningful economic development to communities across the globe.With a strong track record of originating, developing, financing, and building nearly 9 GWp of solar and 3 GWh of battery storage power plants across six continents, Recurrent Energy has established a leadership position in both solar and battery storage project development. With a total pipeline of 25 GWp in solar and 47 GWh in battery storage, of which 14 GW and 12 GWh respectively already have interconnections (as of January 31, 2023). In addition, Recurrent Energy’s services business has 6 GW of projects under operations and maintenance contracts, either operational or contracted projects. Position summary:The Health & Safety Specialist is an integral part of the Global Energy team and must possess a positive, proactive and team focused approach to daily work. Ensures that safety standards are executed on Recurrent Energy Projects. The successful candidate will take ownership to ensure that safety standards are executed not only on Recurrent Energy site(s) but within the Energy Group and any other Canadian Solar entity we support. Responsibilities:Ensure that all Health & Safety policies, procedures, rules, and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated, and communicated.Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated, and recommended improvements implemented.Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, safety inspections, risk assessments and lone working procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.Support investigations on critical H&S issues and help drive solutions,Engage engineering and procurement in supplier evaluation.Develop and maintain project and supplier H&S plans.Complete risk assessments and job hazard assessments in support of site activities.Ensure adequate training/awareness of company personnel for H&S requirements.Prepare statistical data which will show H&S trends for the organization.Support the review and auditing of contractor’s H&S program and that plans are acceptable to the company’s H&S requirements.Help support project teams with written technical responses to Customers / Subcontractors on H&S issues as required.Ensure Customer/Owner Satisfaction is monitored/measured, with improvement/ corrective actions taken in a timely manner.Develop a robust H&S program to support the EPC teams in the construction of solar and battery storage projects.Lead the documenting and maintaining of processes and ensure all are released through the relevant Document Control system.Maintain and administer NCR reporting process, ensuring they are addressed promptly investigated, corrective actions are proposed, implemented, and closed out promptly.Support Lessons Learned initiatives.Provide oversight on site H&S requirements.Responsible for technical responses to customers on H&S issues, lead investigation and drive corrective actions in conjunction with Project TeamsInterpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine H&S and reliability standards,Lead and manage internal audit program, provide trainings, coaching internal audit teams.Requirements:Based in Madrid, SpainAt least 5 years of OHS experience in an equivalent role within construction project, industrial processing, or other civil or environmental remediation experience.Demonstrated ability to drive process/product H&S control, lean manufacturing,Lean / Six sigma experience an asset.Professional demeanor at all times.Detail-oriented, dependable, and trustworthy as they encounter complex and sensitive documents.General knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, SharePoint and other cloud based software.Strong leadership abilities and confident, consistent decisive personality,Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed,Good written and verbal communication skills in EnglishDesire for innovative thinking and continual learningExcellent coaching, mentoring, mediation, and negotiation skills.Ability to travelRecurrent Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.