PstrongHead of HSE - AESC /strong /ppbr/ppstrongLocation /strong: Navalmoral de la Mata, Cáceres (Extremadura), Spain /ppbr/ppstrongCompany Overview /strong /ppAESC is a global leader in lithium‑ion and LFP battery technology, with a fast-growing footprint across Japan, the UK, France, China, and the USA—soon expanding in Spain with a €1‑billion gigafactory in Extremadura to open by 2026 and create up to 900 direct jobs in phase one. The Spanish facility is designed as the first strongnet‑zero industrial park /strong gigafactory in the country, aligning with AESC’s mission to pioneer sustainable battery manufacturing. /ppbr/ppstrongRole Purpose /strong /ppThe HSE Head – Spain will establish and lead a world‑class HSE function to support both existing operations and the new battery gigafactory in Navalmoral de la Mata. You will ensure legal compliance, promote a zero‑incident safety culture, anticipate and mitigate risks, and advance environmental stewardship across all Spanish operations. This is a hands‑on country lead role embedded in a high‑growth, high‑risk environment. /ppbr/ppstrongKey Responsibilities /strong /ppstrongHSE Strategy Compliance /strong /pulliDesign, implement, and maintain an EHSS programme tailored to Spanish/EU legislation, ISO 45001 (OHS), ISO 14001 (environment), and local NEC safety codes /liliMonitor health, safety, environmental, and security laws 、update internal policies accordingly and lead the EHS relevant permits application process ，to make sure all activities related to company can fully meet local and EU regulation. /liliCooperate with HSE global team ，implementing all AESC internal policy in Spain project. /li /ulpstrongRisk Management Incident Response /strong /pulliSupport in design stage，help to design in environmental、health and safety perspective. /liliLead regular safety risk assessments, environmental audits, safety tours, and supplier/service evaluation. /liliHead incident investigations (accidents, spills, near misses), root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and regulatory reporting /liliMaintain robust emergency preparedness plans (chemical spills, fire, HAZMAT, extreme weather, etc.) and conduct regular drills with local authorities. /li /ulpstrongTraining Cultural Development /strong /pulliDevelop and deliver multilingual (ES/EN) HSE training programmes covering forklift safety, LFP fire hazards, ladder/platform rules, electrical arc flash, PPE, etc. /liliChampion a proactive safety culture across operations through toolbox talks, safety committees, and engagement metrics. /li /ulpstrongEnvironmental Sustainability Leadership /strong /pulliEstablish programs for strongwaste management (Spills, WEEE, battery recycling) /strong, strongenergy efficiency /strong, strongwater usage /strong, and strongGHG tracking /strong aligned with AESC’s net-zero objectives /liliEnsure adherence to EU REACH, CLP, Spanish IPPC/Industrial Emissions permitting, and site environmental authorization (autorización ambiental integrada). /li /ulpstrongSecurity Regulatory Interface /strong /pulliCoordinate with local fire departments, transport authorities, and Ministry eco‑inspectors for safety licensing and periodic inspections. /liliOversee physical security aspects relevant to battery tech: flammable storage, electrical substation isolation, and visitor access. /li /ulpstrongTeam Leadership Reporting /strong /pulliReport KPIs (TRIFR, LTIFR, near‑miss rate, environmental spills, audit scores) monthly to the Global Head of EHSS /liliEnsure HSE data systems are integrated with AESC’s EHS software and KPI dashboards. /li /ulpbr/ppstrongRequired Experience Expertise /strong /pollistrong10+ years of HSE experience /strong in industrial or manufacturing environments, including at least strong5 years in leadership or country‑level roles /strong across complex, matrixed organisations—consistent with European HSE leadership profiles /lilistrongProven implementation and management of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 /strong systems, with successful external certification cycles and audits /lilistrongSolid track record in risk assessment, incident investigation, and emergency preparedness /strong, including root‑cause analysis and crisis response planning for operational and contractor risks. /lilistrongDeep knowledge of Spanish and EU regulations /strong—such as Seveso III, REACH/CLP, Waste Battery WEEE, and the newly adopted EU Battery Regulation—and practical experience with permitting and regulatory interface /lilistrongHands‑on HSE leadership during capital projects and gigafactory launches /strong, particularly in battery manufacturing or clean‑tech operations; familiarity with process safety, ATEX, machine safety, and contractor compliance is essential /lilistrongStrong training and behavioural safety experience /strong, with evidence of developing and delivering multilingual ES/EN safety programmes, toolbox talks, and campaigns tailored to manufacturing audiences /lilistrongProficiency in building and monitoring HSE KPIs /strong (e.g., TRIFR, LTIFR, near‑miss/leading indicators), along with regular reporting to senior executives with insight and action plans /lilistrongCross-functional stakeholder engagement skills /strong, with a solid record of collaborating with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and external auditors/regulatory bodies to harmonise safety compliance /lilistrongBackground in sustainability and waste compliance for battery materials /strong, demonstrating understanding of circular economy challenges in the battery industry—from recycling logistics to decarbonisation and solvent/pollution control would be an advantage /li /ol