ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world. With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals. This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen. ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.
We are seeking a skilled Health & Safety Manager to lead H&S efforts across our Northern Operational Sites. This pivotal role will champion a proactive and positive safety culture, supporting the implementation of key health and safety initiatives across our renewable energy operations. You will ensure full compliance with State WHS regulations, industry best practices, and corporate H&S requirements, while playing a strategic role in embedding a decentralised H&S structure and aligning safety practices across the region.
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Lead the development and execution of the Operations H&S Strategy.
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Act as a key member of the Regional Operations leadership team, providing H&S leadership and support.
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Advise the General Manager, site managers, and operational teams on safe work practices.
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Ensure regulatory compliance with WHS laws, corporate policies, and regulator requirements.
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Plan and manage internal and external audits.
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Develop and review H&S procedures, plans, and risk controls for high-risk activities.
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Drive H&S improvement projects to uplift culture, systems, and performance.
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Monitor contractor compliance and support the implementation of safety actions.
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Deliver H&S training and ensure effective procedure implementation.
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Lead and support incident investigations and root cause analysis.
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Oversee site-specific emergency response planning and preparedness.
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Track and report on safety performance data and due diligence activities.
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Collaborate with other Regional H&S leaders to ensure national consistency in H&S practices.
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Provide practical, hands-on support to site teams as required.
Required Skills and Competencies
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Minimum 10 years’ experience as a HSE professional working in industry including experience liasing with State regulators.
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Degree qualification or relevant industry experience in a related field; or an appropriate qualification with relevant industry and high-risk environment experience.
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A comprehensive understanding of WHS legal requirements.
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Ability to manage and coordinate the activities of others including technical and inexperienced resources.
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Collaborative approach with demonstrated capacity to influence positive outcomes with team members, stakeholders, contractors and regulators.
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Demonstrated capacity to work both autonomously and within the team environment; use initiative; solve problems through analytical thinking; & make decisions within an operational environment.
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Possession of a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.
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Possess or have willingness to obtain Global Wind Organisation (GWO) Basic Safety Training certification.
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Flexibility to travel as required.
As a company that values diversity as a source of talent, we work to foster an inclusive environment that promotes respect, belonging and engagement so that all people can participate on an equal opportunity basis. We invite everyone to apply regardless of origin, circumstances, background or condition.
