HSE Manager

The Voith Hydro Division is a worldwide provider of hydropower technology and services. In Norway, Voith Hydro AS acts as a turnkey supplier of new hydropower facilities, power plant control systems, and modernization projects for turbines and generators, as well as comprehensive service and maintenance solutions. The company employs 173 people across its offices in Oslo, Trondheim, and Fredrikstad and reports annual revenues of NOK 580 million. Voith Hydro AS is actively engaged in a broad portfolio of hydropower projects throughout Norway and has a strong outlook for the future. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our HSE organization and are looking for an HSE Manager to join our team. Working in close collaboration with our existing HSE Manager, you will play a key role in promoting a strong safety culture and supporting the successful delivery of our projects. Position: HSE Manager- Norway Reporting Line: Managing Director Voith Hydro AS, and functionally to the Regional Head of HSE. Role Purpose The HSE Manager is responsible for implementing and continuously improving the VHE HSE Management System within the Norwegian organization and ensuring safe, compliant and efficient execution of all operational activities. The role acts as the primary HSE advisor to the Managing Director, drives a Zero Incident culture, maintains a strong field presence, and ensures HSE is fully integrated into project delivery, field service, workshop activities and business operations. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Culture Drive a proactive safety culture across the the company. Lead implementation of VHE HSE standards, Life Saving Rules and STOP Work Authority. Conduct regular sites, workshop and field service visits. Challenge unsafe conditions, behaviors and decisions. Coach leaders and employees to improve HSE performance. Local functional leadership of HSE coordination function Operational HSE Management Ensure effective management of operational risks. Verify implementation of critical risk controls. Support safe execution of high-risk activities. Manage contractor HSE performance. Incident Management & Compliance Lead incident investigations and root cause analyses. Ensure effective corrective and preventive actions. Develop meaningful Lessons Learned. Ensure compliance with legal, customer and VHE HSE requirements. Maintain and improve the local HSE Management System. Performance & Reporting Monitor and report HSE performance. Identify trends, risks and improvement opportunities. Provide transparent reporting to the Managing Director and Regional Head of HSE. Qualifications & Experience Essential Degree in Engineering, HSE or related discipline. NEBOSH IGC or equivalent. Minimum 8 years HSE experience within hydropower, offshore oil & gas, offshore wind, energy, OEM, EPC or heavy industry. Experience leading incident investigations and contractor management. The successful candidate must demonstrate strong proficiency in Norwegian, both written and spoken, as this is essential for carrying out the responsibilities of the position. Preferred NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent Level 6 qualification. ISO 45001 Lead Auditor qualification. Formal incident investigation training. Experience within major projects or high-risk operational environments. Success Profile The successful candidate: Demonstrates visible HSE leadership and strong field presence. Ensures uncompromised safe execution across all operations. Leads high-quality investigations and organizational learning. Acts as a trusted advisor and challenger to management. Promotes a proactive Zero Incident culture. Drives continuous improvement and sustainable HSE performance. Demonstrates a collaborative, accountable and "walk the talk" leadership style What We Offer A meaningful career in the hydropower industry, supporting Norway's renewable energy sector. Our solutions ensure the reliable operation of critical infrastructure and contribute to the generation of clean, renewable energy. The opportunity to make a real impact on how we develop, standardize, and modernize solutions for the hydropower plants of the future. Interesting and challenging responsibilities in a multidisciplinary environment within hydropower and renewable energy. Exciting professional and career development opportunities within a large international organization. A collaborative and supportive work environment, combining strong technical expertise with an excellent team culture. We offer modern office facilities and a variety of social activities. Competitive salary and benefits. Diversity and Inclusion We believe that diversity and inclusion make us stronger. We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, competencies, and perspectives, as we believe this contributes to better solutions and stronger teams. Background Check In accordance with regulations related to power-sector security and access to sensitive information, Voith Hydro AS uses Semac to conduct background checks on employees. Employment is therefore subject to a satisfactory background check. Location The preferred place of work is one of our offices in: Oslo (Østre Aker Vei 90) Trondheim (Sluppenvegen 25) Travel Requerements As part of this role, you should expect regular travel to customer sites and project's locations across Norway, as well as periodic travel between our office locations. Industry Background Experience from the hydropower industry is considered an advantage; however, candidates with relevant HSE experience from other industrial, energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors are also encouraged to apply. If this opportunity sounds like the right fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and application through our recruitment portal. Please note that both your CV and application must be submitted in English. For further information about the position, please contact: Siv-Anita Nilsen HR Manager Norway Phone: +[phone] Ready for your next challenge? Submit your CV and application and join us in shaping the future of hydropower.