HSE Manager

at  H2 Energy Europe AG

H2 Energy Europe is a developer of large-scale green hydrogen ecosystems in Europe, majority owned by Trafigura. Our projects cover different parts of the green hydrogen value chain from production to distribution and consumption. Major green hydrogen production projects include a 1GW plant in Esbjerg, Denmark converting offshore wind power, and a 20MW plant in Milford Haven, South Wales. H2 Energy Europe is also rolling out a hydrogen filling station network with sites along major transport routes across Germany, Austria, and Denmark.
At H2 Energy Europe, our open-minded approach to connecting people, ideas, and technology enables us to create long-term solutions and strong relationships. We focus on concrete opportunities to deliver tangible results, recognizing our role in pioneering a path to a decarbonized world. This demands bold, innovative thinking, and the willingness to challenge existing paradigms. Together, we believe that hydrogen will power a sustainable, green future. We act responsibly, reliably, and transparently, treating our stakeholders with respect and fostering a collaborative and trustworthy environment.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED HSE MANAGER (10-15 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE) TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN ESBJERG, DENMARK.

You will manage HSE across the development, execution, construction, and operations of the green hydrogen projects. This includes a 1 GW project in Esbjerg, Denmark, a 20MW project in Wales, and the growing hydrogen mobility business in Germany. You’ll be responsible for the HSE discipline, including developing and implementing procedures, tools, organization, and workflows to ensure the highest possible level of health safety and environmental control.
You’ll be working closely across the whole organisation to secure successful project delivery and safe operations. Furthermore, you’ll be leading and working closely with the authorities in relation to the safety and environmental permitting process.
Responsibilities

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead the authority permitting process related to environment and safety for H2EE’s business
• Liaising with authorities
• Manage all HSE reporting and set up the full HSE training program
• Take an active part in public meetings to address any HSE-related topics
• Further develop the safety concept of the plant; ensure that safety is optimally included in the plant design
• Ensure that all relevant requirements for safety and environment are followed and included in all aspects of the project (incl. detail design, construction, commissioning, startup, and into operations)
• Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Review contractors’ safety competencies, qualifications, and documents, as part of the selection process
• Establish site safety plans before the commencement of site works. This is in close collaboration with local organizations, contractors, and authorities
• When construction work starts, actively ensure that site safety is kept at its highest level
• Ensuring that all equipment installations are done safely
• Undertaking risk assessments and identifying potential hazards

DESIRED EXPERTISE AND SKILLS

In order to succeed in the role, we are looking for candidates with the following skills:

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager with broad safety and environmental management experience from energy infrastructure projects
• Experienced in working with safety and environment regulatory permitting processes
• Proven track record of working with regulatory authorities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Familiar with safety and environmental requirements related to the construction, commissioning, and operations of large industrial plants
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Excellent understanding of HSE legislation, preferably in Denmark, UK and Germany
• Fluent in English and Danish

Your key responsibilities include:

• Lead the authority permitting process related to environment and safety for H2EE’s business
• Liaising with authorities
• Manage all HSE reporting and set up the full HSE training program
• Take an active part in public meetings to address any HSE-related topics
• Further develop the safety concept of the plant; ensure that safety is optimally included in the plant design
• Ensure that all relevant requirements for safety and environment are followed and included in all aspects of the project (incl. detail design, construction, commissioning, startup, and into operations)
• Keeping up to date and ensuring compliance with current health and safety legislation
• Review contractors’ safety competencies, qualifications, and documents, as part of the selection process
• Establish site safety plans before the commencement of site works. This is in close collaboration with local organizations, contractors, and authorities
• When construction work starts, actively ensure that site safety is kept at its highest level
• Ensuring that all equipment installations are done safely
• Undertaking risk assessments and identifying potential hazard

In order to succeed in the role, we are looking for candidates with the following skills:

• Proven experience as an HSE Manager with broad safety and environmental management experience from energy infrastructure projects
• Experienced in working with safety and environment regulatory permitting processes
• Proven track record of working with regulatory authorities
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Familiar with safety and environmental requirements related to the construction, commissioning, and operations of large industrial plants
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Excellent understanding of HSE legislation, preferably in Denmark, UK and Germany
• Fluent in English and Danis