Department: Operations
Starting timeframe: Immediate
Location: Flexible location
GeoPura’s mission is to decarbonise global economies using zero-emission fuels and financially sustainable, innovative technologies to end our reliance on fossil fuels. At GeoPura we understand the scale of the challenge, we are on a journey towards net-zero and how we get there is equally as important as the destination. As a business we are: Innovative, Collaborative, Agile, Sustainable, Protective.
GeoPura’s initial focus has been off-grid, temporary and back-up power, essentially diesel generator displacement, using low-carbon hydrogen via GeoPura’s proprietary Hydrogen Power Unit (HPU). The HPUs are manufactured to a GeoPura design by our partner Siemens Energy at their Newcastle facility, and employs an industrial Hydrogen fuel cell, UPS and batteries to deliver critical, zero-emission “energy as a service” to our customers across a wide range of use-cases from construction to film and TV production, to outdoor events. Existing clients include Netflix, BBC, HS2, Balfour Beatty and National Grid.
Following significant Series A investment, bringing in world class partners General Motors, Siemens Energy, Barclays Capital and SWEN Capital partners (Giants of industry, manufacturing and finance back UK green hydrogen pioneer GeoPura with £36m investment – GeoPura) GeoPura are expanding and looking for an EHSQ Manager to join the team.
Responsibilities:
If you’re passionate about Health, Safety and the Environment and would like to work for a company that is committed to helping the United Kingdom meet its net-zero goals then this could be the opportunity for you.
Your role is key to driving improvements in HSEQ standards on-site and at a national level. You’ll help your colleagues develop and maintain high standards, all while driving a culture of safety and inclusivity across the organisation.
As a EHSQ Manager, you will be responsible for providing advice, guidance and support to the organisation to ensure compliance with relevant environmental, health and safety legislation and quality standards working under to support the Head of EHSQ across production activities and satellite installations across the UK and EU. The ideal candidate should have strong experience working in the field of environment, health, safety and quality, ideally in an industrial setting. Other responsibilities include:
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure that all health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines are in place and up to date.
• Perform internal audits against ISO14001, 45001 & 9001 Management Standards and industry best practices.
• Write, embed, monitor, and review health and safety policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure they are in line with current legislation.
• Assist in the investigation of accidents and incidents and provide advice for corrective action.
• Promote a positive environmental, health, safety, and quality culture throughout the organisation.
• Provide training to staff and other stakeholders on health and safety-related matters.
• Monitor the performance of EHSQ systems and recommend changes where necessary.
Requirements:
• Demonstrable experience working in the disciplines of Health and Safety, Environmental Management or Quality Assurance in a manufacturing/engineering/chemical environment.
• A willingness to travel, nationally and occasionally internationally will be a requirement of this role.
• NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in setting up and embedding systems and procedures. Support investigations to facilitate closure of identified non-conformances and assist departmental managers in root cause analysis and corrective / preventative action development.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to influence and engage a range of stakeholders.
• Drive and enthusiasm with the ability to promote a positive Health and Safety culture.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A full UK Driver’s licence is essential.
Desirables:
Experience in process safety techniques such as HAZID, HAZOP, LOPA
Experience in delivering training
This position will require a self-starter who can lead by example and hit the ground running; excellent communication skills are essential.
What we will give you in return:
- A competitive salary + company vehicle.
- Annual Bonus Scheme.
- Up to 8% matched pension contribution.
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (holiday entitlement also raises 1 day per year of service, capped at 30 days).
- Enhanced sick pay.
- Enhanced family leave pay.
- A career within a rapidly growing company.
- Bike2Work scheme
- Private healthcare.
- Exposure to exciting projects within film, TV and other sectors working to decarbonise their operations.
To apply, please contact recruitment@geopura.com with your CV.
