Are you passionate about the energy transition? Join us.

Nel is a global, dedicated hydrogen company, delivering optimal solutions to produce, store, and distribute hydrogen from renewable energy. We serve a range of different customers with leading hydrogen technologies. Our roots date back to 1927, and since then, we have had a proud history of development and continuous improvement of hydrogen technologies. Today, our solutions cover the entire value chain: from hydrogen production technologies to hydrogen fueling stations, enabling industries to transition to green hydrogen, and providing fuel cell electric vehicles with the same fast fueling and long range as fossil-fueled vehicles – without the emissions.

QHSE Manager

The QHSE Manager will be a part of the Chief Projects Office (CPO) organization and be overall responsible for QHSE strategies, policies and systems within all areas of QHSE globally in the Nel CPO organization. The role shall ensure collaboration with stakeholders throughout the organization (incl. all production sites and the commercial organization), as well as with partners, customers and suppliers.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Ensure that the QHSE strategies are aligned with Nel’s strategies and priorities
• Ensure that Nel meets the highest standards and complies with relevant legislation and internal standards on Quality, Health and Safety issues
• Manage all QHSE processes across the project organization, incl. reviewing and implementing QHSE standards globally
• Ensure monitoring and reporting of QHSE objectives and performance and apply corrective actions when necessary
• Perform periodic risk assessments related to the QHSE management systems, strategy and plans
• Ensure that relevant QHSE training is provided to the organization and other relevant external partners
• Identify, lead and support initiatives and best practice activities in all areas of QHSE Management
• Responsible for the planning and execution of periodic audits internally and externally to retain Nel’s certifications
• Complete regular inspections and actively communicate with all employees, to make sure policies and procedures are being properly implemented
• Participate in the Chief Projects Office leadership group and take lead in matters concerning Quality Assurance and HSE
• Participate in customer-related audits and ensure customer requirements for QHSE are met in the organization
• Support continuous improvements to Health & Safety processes and mindset across the organization with high focus on the construction sites
• Initiate and follow up required preventive and corrective actions as a result of audits, verifications and examinations internally and at suppliers

Qualifications and experience

• Higher relevant education, preferably at Master level
• 10-15 years’ experience within Quality Assurance and HSE
• Should be familiar with ISO standards, in particular ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO 45001
• Strong knowledge of legislative requirements, public regulations and standards within QHSE
• Experience from hands-on project execution
• Experience with risk assessment and root cause analysis
• Experience with system audits and project reviews
• Solid understanding of site construction and supply chains is an advantage
• Proficiency in English is required, both written and spoken

Other competencies and personal skills

• Structured and focused on details
• Analytical with a commercial mindset
• Excellent collaboration and leadership skills
• Strong communication skills, communicates well at all levels of the organization
• Able to influence with high integrity, motivate people and build trust internally and externally
• Comfortable within a wide variety of functional, commercial and technical discussions
• Used to navigate in cross-functional international environments
• Proactive, risk-based and solution-oriented mind set
• Capable of balancing dilemmas and having a business perspective

What will you get from working with us?

• An opportunity to work in a company in strong growth and a leading position in the market
• A visible role with many exciting interfaces, internally and externally
• The opportunity to work in a global company that contributes to the green transition
• A dynamic and highly professional working environment consisting of competent and committed colleagues
• Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions
• Competitive salary and good insurance and pension schemes

Our office is located in Karenslyst Allé, close to all public transport at Skøyen.

Equal opportunity employer

Nel is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.