At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety and environmental practices at our innovative energy from waste facility.
- Company: Join Vital Energi, a leader in sustainable energy solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative project that powers communities and protects the planet.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in SHEQ roles, strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Start your sustainable career with Vital Energi at Port Clarence! We are transforming Energy from Waste, helping power local communities, and protecting the planet for future generations. Join us and be part of the future of energy.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a SHEQ Manager at our new energy from waste infrastructure, Port Clarence biomass facility in Teesside. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced SHEQ professional who will be responsible for driving cultural change and promoting Safety, Health, Quality and Environmental aspects at the EfW facility.
- Lead professional safety and quality aspects, additionally providing lead support on environmental direction at the EfW site, ensuring that safety & environmental risks are effectively identified, managed and monitored.
- Add value to the EfW facility by coaching managers and employees to fully engage in, and actively promote, sound SHEQ working practices, as well as identifying areas of improvement on the site.
Vital Energi- Port Clarence- Strategic asset ownership journey Port Clarence represents the next phase of Vital Energi's evolution from energy solutions provider to significant asset owner, processing 320,000 tonnes of Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) and producing over 30Mwe. This marks a substantial step-change in scale and ambition. Vital Energi will further invest in the optimisation of the Drakelow EfW plant to improve its productivity and returns, ensuring it continues to deliver robust operational and financial performance as part of the company’s growing portfolio. The energy generated by both facilities will be exported back to the national grid.
The Role
- Positively influences thinking and behaviours so that the site personnel engage, promote and understand the benefits of good SHEQ practice.
- Responsible for frontline SHEQ advice at site.
- Motivate, coach and encourage all site personnel in SHEQ matters.
- Influence and support improvements of SHEQ performance and engagement throughout both the sites internal and external customer base.
- Drives and supports business ownership of SHEQ reporting, investigations and effective monitoring.
- Takes appropriate and robust action for any failings with standards and expectations.
- Assists site Management team in managing a Safe System of Work (SSOW) and Permit To Work (PTW) system for general site safety.
- Conducts risk reviews, gap assessments, site inspections accompanied with the Regional SHEQ Advisor to identify non-conformance and enable site to address areas of concern.
- Manages the document control process at site in accordance with site ISO accredited BMS and Company systems and standards.
- Supports and generates robust analysis of information to inform effective decision making and action plans.
- Encourages innovative ways of working and challenging existing operational practices to continually enhance and drive SHEQ excellence.
- Assists in ensuring that the site operates within its legal safety obligations, its environmental permit conditions and other permissions relevant to site.
The Person
- Strong practical understanding of relevant UK Health, Safety & Environmental legislation.
- Minimum 5 years experience in Energy from Waste, waste management, or a similar regulated industry.
- BSc or equivalent in an environment degree.
- Fully conversant with ISO 9001, 14001, ISO 18001.
- Familiarity in implementing, managing and developing fit-for-purpose and compliant QMS ISO9001 / ISO14001 / OHSAS18001.
- Familiar with BSEN: 14181 air emissions monitoring & CEMS operation.
- Understanding of DSEAR/COMAH/ATEX/LOLER/PUWER/HAVS/PSSR/PED/PPE/RPE.
- Principal Designer, Client or experience of CDM works.
- NEBOSH general certificate and working towards NEBOSH Diploma.
- COTC L4 with EfW accreditation units.
- IT literate with advanced competency in MS Excel and Word for report and spreadsheet production.
- Membership of IOSH (minimum Technician level).
- Member of IEMA / CIWM / WAMITAB.
Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time-limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK.
The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/or merit.
SHEQ Manager in Stockton-on-Tees employer: Vital Energi Ltd
Vital Energi is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability. As a BMS Commissioning Engineer, you will be part of a dedicated team driving the UK's transition to renewable energy, with opportunities for professional growth and development in a rapidly expanding company. Enjoy competitive benefits, including a company car, generous holiday allowance, and access to wellness facilities, all while contributing to meaningful projects that support the nation's Net Zero targets.
