HEALTH AND SAFETY SPECIALIST (FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) (F/M/D) I IGNITIS RENEWABLES
We are currently looking for a new colleague to join the Ignitis Renewables Latvia team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months, with an opportunity to become permanent. In this role, you will help us take care of business projects (Operational & Maintenance, Construction, Wind & Solar Parks). We value openness, partnership is our strength, and responsibility makes us a great team. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!
Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!
You will contribute to green and secure energy ecosystem creation by:
- Ensuring compliance with business risk management and HSSE policies, including occupational safety, health, and environmental protection regulations
- Visiting business projects (Operational & Maintenance, Construction, Wind & Solar Parks) across Latvia to ensure adherence to safety rules and company standards
- Providing guidance and mentorship to contractors and site personnel, ensuring proper implementation and compliance with HSSE standards
- Assessing and managing risks related to company activities, coordinating the implementation of risk management measures, and enforcing preventive actions
- Leading safety programs by overseeing induction processes, occupational health assessments, and other relevant training for regional employees
- Preparing and analyzing reports on incidents, safety trends, and statistical data for direct management
- Collaborating with Ignitis Group colleagues to share best practices and improve overall HSSE performance
- Supporting business operations by assisting with employee substitutions when needed, executing assigned tasks, and contributing to company-wide strategic objectives.
Required for this position:
- Formal qualification in Health and Safety (NEBOSH, IOSH, NCRQ, Poland – OSH, etc.)
- At least 5 years of experience in a health and safety position within prevention, risk management, and/or compliance, preferably in an international company
- Several years of demonstrated construction Health and Safety experience, with competence to work as a Site Safety Coordinator
- Demonstrable knowledge of European QHSSE legislation, standards, and systems
- Strong leadership skills to drive health, safety, environmental, and quality improvements
- Proficiency in Latvian and English (oral and written) as this role involves regular communication with international colleagues and partners
- Comfort working at heights and willingness to travel.
In return for creating a more sustainable future, we promise:
- To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
- International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
- A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
- Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
- Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support etc.
- Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience.
Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100% green and secure energy ecosystem for current and future generations.
As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.
Ignitis Group is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.
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About us
Ignitis Group is one of the largest energy and renewable energy companies in the Baltic region. The company operates in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Poland, and Finland. Its innovation fund has invested in 17 companies across seven countries worldwide, focusing on developing new technologies in energy and electrified mobility.
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