Senior HSE Advisor

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Location Glasgow, hybrid 3 days a week in office and travel as required Were looking for a Senior HSE Advisor to join our Group Health & Safety function at our Glasgow office. As a Senior HSE Advisor youll play a key role in championing health, safety, and environmental excellence across our FlexGen Assets. Working closely with Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams, you'll lead initiatives that ensure a proactive safety culture and drive continuous improvement. We operate a hybrid work pattern, with three days a week in the office or visiting assets/sites as required, and the flexibility to work from home should you wish for the remainder of the time. Who we are: Were not just talking about making a difference, were 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. Youll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. Were enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come. About the role: Youll be the HSE support for the FlexGen Engineering Teams, OCGTs and BESS assets, and the Glasgow Central Office, championing our OneSafeDrax Zero Harm Framework with all staff and contractors. A key part of the role will focus on promoting a positive H&S culture through effective engagement, campaigns, and initiatives. Other responsibilities include attending site meetings, supporting incident investigations, and working alongside management to deliver outstanding health and safety results. Additionally, youll contribute to reporting and auditing activities and provide vital input during serious incident investigations as needed. Occasionally, youll travel to other Drax sites to engage with both internal teams and external stakeholders, ensuring consistent standards and shared learning across locations. Who were looking for: To be successful in this role youll need to have - A proven track record of leading & delivering health and safety improvements in a similar site-based role Experience in an industrial, high hazard environment e.g. Energy, Engineering, Manufacturing or Construction sectors. Hold a recognised qualification in Occupational Health & Safety - NEBOSH Diploma or equivalent as a minimum. Knowledge and experience of both Process Safety and incidents and investigations are highly desirable. An ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels in the organisation to drive improvements and to motivate / and influence colleagues and contractors to implement and action advice. Lead Auditor Qualification in ISO 45001 would be an advantage. Rewards and benefits: As you help us to shape the future, weve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role, youll get: A discretionary bonus depending on company performance Private Healthcare SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time Personal accident cover Group personal pension plan where well 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 Were 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 whats 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, were 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. Find out more about our approach here. Talk to us about flexible working!

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