HSE Officer

Northvolt has an exciting job offer for a Health & Safety Officer to join our stellar team in Skellefteå.
In joining us you will play an important part from the very start in building one of the first large scale European battery factories. Northvolt will play an important role in the transformation to a carbon free society.
The Health & Safety Officer will spend most of their time in the field on site and plan, coordinate and conduct safety inspections while identifying workplace hazards and correct them before they cause accidents.
In general you have proven experience as a safety worker or similar and good knowledge in workplace health and safety legislation, rules, regulations and reporting processes.
Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Lead daily coordination meetings between our contractors
Check and support the construction within your area of ​​responsibility (ensuring compliance with all current safety regulations, making sure that all employees are aware of HSE requirements and are prepared to follow HSE procedures)
Follow-up on and correct errors noted from safety rounds
Establish hot work permits
Check barriers and fences around dangerous areas
Control and maintain emergency and HSE equipment
Perform inspections regarding fire and safety risks or hazards and recommend corrective action
Responsible for fire prevention and extinguishing fires, secure escape routes and emergency lighting equipment
Responsible for hazardous waste management
Collect data and reports on all HSE and accident events
Support and perform risk assessments
Perform checks to ensure that personnel have correct PPE and permits to use them (eg Sky-lift, fall protection, etc.).
Control that contractors have done all risk assessments

Skills & Requirements
Education/Experience
Proven experience as safety worker or similar
Working knowledge of and experience with workplace health and safety legislation, rules, regulations and reporting processes
Experience from construction or industry

Specific Skills/Abilities
Valid driver's licence
Approved certificate for Hot Work
Fluent in spoken and written English, Swedish and additional languages is an advantage
Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet and email software

Personal success factors
Strong interest in occupational health and safety
Has a keen eye for detail, identifying potentially dangerous situations and take decisive action to prevent them
A natural problem solver who is comfortable in handling conflict and can manage violations of health and safety rules efficiently and effectively
Happy and self-driven; responsible, structured, and goal oriented
Can work outdoor all year long, sometime at high altitude and in tight spaces