Project Health & Safety Supervisor

Company Description

At Vattenfall Heat Projects, we develop and realise asset-based solutions that enable Vattenfall to become fossil free within one generation. Our focus areas enable us to play a key role in driving realisation of the Vattenfall strategy in supporting growth and greening the portfolio. When it comes health and safety, we’re helping our projects protect our team members and communities.  

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and dedicated

Project Health & Safety Supervisor

to support our projects in the Berlin region.

Your main responsibilities:

• The application of Health & Safety (H&S) Standards that embrace a range of subject matters which align directly or indirectly with the health, safety and protection of Vattenfall staff and (sub)contractors.
• You will report to the Project Health & Safety manager.
• You will support the Project Construction Manager(s) and Project H&S manager in anticipating, identifying, analysing and mitigating the job safety hazards that are relevant to construction projects, through Site Specific Safety Planning and/or through Corrective and/or Preventative Action or completed analysis.
• You will continuously supervise construction project(s) to maintain an incident and injury free work environment while ensuring compliance with (local) H&S regulations. You will provide technical expertise and consultation during pre-job planning throughout work activities.
• You will conduct safety inspections, and document near misses, injuries, and accidents and participate in Emergency Planning.
• You will provide on-going communication to supervision and management concerning H&S program performance.
• You will work closely with Vattenfall employees and contractors.

Qualifications

Professional / personal characteristics:

• Professional H&S certification.
• 5+ years of H&S/Construction Safety experience performing duties in a construction environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Teams, Excel, Outlook and Power Point.
• Thorough understanding of applicable construction occupational health and safety principles, and of local regulations.
• An ability to speak German and English.

Work hours are typical day shift hours, Monday to Friday. Weekend and holiday work may be required. Overtime may be required.

The only travel anticipated with this role is to and from the offices and project sites in the Berlin Region. Business meetings and possible future project assignments may require additional travel.

This position will need to be onsite daily to support projects and routine tasks.

Diversity and inclusion – in everything we do

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

Read more on how we work with diversity and inclusion here: https://corporate.vattenfall.com/careers/working-at-vattenfall/diversity/

Additional Information

Our organisation

Our Berlin Heat operations are consisting of three operational areas: Generation, Grid Construction & Operations and Sales with around 1700 employees in total. Our Berlin business is undergoing a transformation of the production assets towards sustainable production. BU Heat Berlin is embracing the digital transformation to make our operations fit for the future. We see digital as key to make fossil free living possible in one generation. Digital technologies will enable us to improve the customer experience while reducing our emissions related to heating and cooling. Fully embracing the benefits of digitalisation will also be crucial for the success of our business in an increasingly competitive market and enable Climate Smarter Living.

What we offer

Working at Vattenfall is more than "just" an interesting job in a results-oriented company. You will be part of a challenging, complex and international working environment. We offer competitive compensation as well as opportunities for training and personal development. We want to enable our employees to achieve a better balance between work and family:

• A location in the heart of Berlin
• a 37-hour work week
• flexible working hours in full-time or part-time
• 30 days of vacation per year
• various social benefits
• job ticket