Purpose:
The goal of the Regional HSE Manager is to serve as the primary authoritative interface and liaison for the EMEAA region on all aspects of HSE management, including process compliance, audits, incident management, risk management, and performance reporting.
Role and Responsibilities:
Drive HSE standards, improvements, and metrics across regional systems, processes and training to ensure compliance with safety regulations, global standards and customer requirements.
Maintain proactive and regular communication on identified risks and opportunities through safety alerts, toolbox talks and staff meetings.
Ensure organizational safety systems are in place and provide key safety training to all in-house personnel
Create and manage HSE policies and procedures, ensuring implementation and the proper training of employees (including new hire or contractor orientation).
Incident management responsibility including incident classification, root cause analysis, corrective action closure and distribution of incident learnings.
Maintain all required training and medical check-ups for personnel to ensure compliance with customers and regulatory agencies
Perform internal and external audits, including worksite audits, and address safety non-conformities
Perform an active role in continuous improvement and implementation of HSE initiatives (e.g. See-it-Own-It program) and local HSE management systems
Maintain the HSE budget and review opportunities for increasing efficiency
Deliver regional HSE reviews with leadership and assist employees and managers on HSE related topics
Requirements & qualifications
Degree or diploma in Health, Safety & Environment or related discipline.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in a similar HSE role within high‑risk operational environments.
Background in oil & gas, pipeline inspection services, construction, heavy industry, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Proven experience performing site audits, field inspections, and equipment‑related risk assessments.
Experience operating in standalone or highly autonomous HSE roles.
Fluent English and German (spoken and written).
Eligibility and documentation to support regional and international travel.
Skillset
Technical & Professional
Strong knowledge of accredited HSE management systems (e.g. ISO 45001; 14001).
Hands on experience with:
Internal and external audits
Implementing and enforcing HSE policies and procedures
Incident management and safety non conformities
Contractor and vendor HSE compliance
Experience managing training programs, inductions, and compliance tracking.
Familiarity with HSEQ software/tools (Intelex desirable but not required).
Leadership & Behavioural Competencies
Highly proactive, independent, and self‑driven.
Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing safety culture across departments.
Strong decision‑making authority
Operational mindset with regular visits to workshop and field locations.
Comfortable representing the HSE function regionally and acting as a reference point for best practices