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.

About the position and the department

Safety is the most important issue for Nel and as our CEO states when addressing the organization: ‘Safety is the top priority at Nel. It is essential to ensure that we all return home safely from work every day!’

As the Safety Manager you will support HSE both in the offices as well as in the production areas and on-site. You will not have the direct management responsibility for the employees in HSE, but you will be responsible for the development and maintenance of the HSE processes globally, specifically in California and South Korea.

The position is based in our Head Office in Lind, Herning.

Main responsibilities
You should expect to focus on:

• Develop, implement, and maintain occupational safety policies, procedures and practices that comply with relevant legislation and industry standards.
• Facilitate the process which ensures all personnel at the site receive the necessary training to carry out their duties in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.
• Conduct risk assessments on occupational safety and develop mitigation plans to reduce and manage hazards.
• Ensure that appropriate safety equipment and protective gear are utilized as necessary.
• Coordinate and conduct safety audits, inspections, and investigations to identify and correct deficiencies.
• Develop and maintain emergency response plans and conduct regular drills to ensure all personnel are prepared in the event of an emergency.
• Work closely with site leadership to develop and implement environmental programs that support the company's sustainability objectives.
• Facilitate incident reporting, investigation, and analysis, and support implementation of corrective actions to prevent future incidents.

Professional skills

You possess a relevant educational background at least on bachelor’s level. On top of that you hold:

• Several years of proven experience in HSE management in e.g., the Process-, Wind or other industries where work is performed On-site.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.
• Relevant HSE certifications, such as OSHA or ISO45001, are preferred.

Personal competencies:

• Strong communication skills.
• Cultural understanding
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to priorities and develop the strategy to move the business.

Travels 

You should expect Max. 30 days of travel per year.

What will you get from working with us?

• To be a part of a strong team which contributes to the green shift that will give us all a better future
• A challenging job in an international company with a leading position in the market
• Get the opportunity to work in a team consisting of competent and committed colleagues
• Good development opportunities in a company in strong growth
• Competitive salary and good insurance and pension schemes
• We offer a contemporary workplace and frequent interaction with colleagues across our locations.

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.