VERBUND Green Power Iberia Madrid
VERBUND is Austria's leading energy company. With around 3,200 employees, we trade in electricity in 12 countries. VERBUND is active in everything from power generation and transport to international trade and sales.
We are the power of change! We rely on the power of water, wind and sun like no other in Europe. We are also building on green hydrogen as a future technology.
The H&S Specialist provides in-house Health & Safety expertise to support renewable energy projects and operational assets, ensuring the effective implementation of Health & Safety requirements during construction and operation phases. The position aims to prevent occupational risks, ensure compliance with applicable Health & Safety legislation and company standards, and actively contribute to the development of a strong preventive culture across projects, worksites and operational facilities. The role combines on-site presence with coordination activities, supporting construction teams, contractors and O&M personnel, while providing operational Health & Safety support for assigned projects and installations, thereby enabling efficient day-to-day H&S management and supporting the overall HSEQ function.
Your main responsibilities will be:
* Support renewable energy projects and operational assets by ensuring the effective implementation of Health & Safety requirements during construction and operation phases, in compliance with applicable legislation, company standards and the Health & Safety Management System.
* Provide operational Health & Safety support for assigned construction projects and operational installations, including regular site visits, inspections and follow-up activities, in coordination with project teams, O&M and the HSEQ function.
* Support construction and O&M teams by supervising Health & Safety compliance on site, identifying unsafe conditions and behaviors, and proposing and following up corrective and preventive measures.
* Coordinate and oversee Health & Safety requirements with contractors and subcontractors, including the use of digital tools for the Coordination of Business Activities (CAE) related to assigned projects and installations.
* Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of Health & Safety procedures and preventive measures, in line with the principles of the Health & Safety Management System (ISO 45001), ensuring their practical application across projects and operational activities.
* Support Health & Safety legal compliance activities, including the identification of applicable legal requirements and participation in periodic Health & Safety compliance evaluations for projects and installations.
* Participate in the investigation of accidents, incidents and near misses, contributing to root cause analysis and the definition and monitoring of corrective actions.
* Actively promote a strong preventive culture on site through communication, awareness actions, toolbox talks and direct interaction with project teams and contractors.
* Support internal Health & Safety inspections, audits and reporting activities, contributing to the effective functioning of the overall HSEQ function.
Your profile:
* Official qualification as Occupational Risk Prevention Technician in Spain.
* University degree in Engineering or other technical disciplines is considered an advantage, particularly in construction, industrial or infrastructure environments.
* Knowledge or experience on Environmental / Quality matters would be a plus.
* 4-5 years of professional experience in Health&Safety Management in constructions projects and/or operational industrial or infrastructure assets, preferably within the renewable energy sector. Demonstrable experience in supervision on site.
* Solid knowledge of Spanish Health & Safety legislation and proven experience in its practical application during construction and operational activities.
* Proven experience in coordinating Health & Safety requirements with contractors and subcontractors, including the use of digital tools (CAE).
* Experience in accident, incident and near-miss investigation, as well as support to Health & Safety legal compliance evaluations.
* Good knowledge of English.
* Driving license B and availability to travel within Spain according to project needs.