Senior HSE Advisor

18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location – Cruachan Power Station, Dalmally

Salary up to £71,000 depending on experience

Who we are: We’re not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals. You’ll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role: This role is a fixed term position to support the extensive upgrade works at Cruachan Power Station, which will deliver the replacement of Units 3&4 and a Supergrid Transformer alongside a variety of other work packages. You’ll be supporting operational compliance with all safety, environmental and quality management legislation and standards at Cruachan Power Station, through the period of upgrade works. You’ll support the HSE Manager, site leadership team, and wider operations and engineering teams in delivering the planned upgrade, and continued plant operation in a safe, efficient, environmentally compliant manner. You’ll be a role model; lead, champion and deliver excellent HSE standards and performance across the plant and provide leadership and guidance to a team of professionals.

As part of the HSE Team, you’ll have responsibility for implementing and ensuring compliance with legal requirements and company Health, Safety, Environment and Quality Policies on-site as required by the Business. You’ll maintain the Integrated Management Systems (HSEQ) for Cruachan in accordance with ISO standards and establish Health, Safety and Environmental standards and influence all site personnel to comply with these. This will be a full time site based position.

Who we’re looking for: To be successful in this role you’ll have a proven track record of leading & delivering H&S improvements in a similar site-based role coupled with a recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety - NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum and be a professional member (or be working towards) a relevant safety or occupational health professional body such as the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Previous experience in energy, engineering, manufacturing or construction would be preferred.

Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

• A discretionary bonus depending on company performance
• Private Healthcare with Vitality
• SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
• Personal accident cover
• Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
• Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays
• Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come. Together, we make it happen. At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background.

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