About the Voith Group
The Voith Group is a global technology company. With its broad portfolio of systems, products, services and digital applications, Voith sets standards in the markets of energy, paper, raw materials and transport & automotive. Founded in 1867, the company today has around 22,000 employees, sales of € 5,2 billion and locations in over 60 countries worldwide and is thus one of the larger family-owned companies in Europe.
Support the Voith Group | Voith Hydro as a
HSE Coordinator (m/f/d)
Job ID 76580 | Location Bucharest
A Snapshot of Your Day
The HSE Coordinator will support Voith Hydro’s field service operations across the EMEA region by ensuring robust Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance and by promoting a culture of proactive risk management. This remote role is based in Bucharest, Romania, and involves supporting on-site HSE implementation, attending technical and design-related safety reviews, and collaborating with cross-functional teams and client representatives to ensure HSE is embedded across all stages of project execution.
How You'll Make an Impact
- Support to EMEA Field Service Sites
- Provide remote HSE support to multiple Voith Hydro project sites across EMEA, including risk assessments, compliance reviews, and safety documentation.
- Assist in the development and implementation of site-specific HSE Plans and Method Statements.
- Coordinate remotely with site HSE Advisors to ensure alignment with the client, Voith Hydro standards and local regulations.
- Client Engagement & Design Phase Participation:
- Participate in HAZID, HAZOP, and Safety in Design (SID) workshops with clients, providing HSE input from early design through to commissioning.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure ALARP principles and safe design are considered.
- Document and follow up on safety actions and design mitigations raised during technical reviews.
- Incident Prevention & Risk Management:
- Review and analyze risk assessments, lifting plans, and hazardous work permits to ensure adequacy.
- Monitor incident reports, identify trends, and propose preventive measures in collaboration with the Head of HSE.
- Support the rollout of Voith Hydro Life Saving Rules and other key HSE campaigns.
- Regulatory Compliance & Standards:
- Maintain awareness of HSE legislation and standards relevant to the EMEA region, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001.
- Ensure project documentation reflects current legal and corporate HSE requirements.
- Support audits, both internal and external, through coordination, documentation review, and follow-up.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Contribute to monthly regional HSE reporting with data from supported sites.
- Maintain an up-to-date tracker for project-specific HSE actions, including SID and risk control measures.
- Support the review and validation of contractor HSE documents and procedures.
- Safety Culture Enhancement & HSE Training
- Promote a positive and proactive safety culture across supported sites and teams.
- Champion Voith Hydro’s Life Saving Rules (VH LSRs) and ensure their understanding and implementation at all project levels.
- Engage with teams during remote toolbox talks, virtual meetings, and campaigns to reinforce safe behaviors.
- Support the development and delivery of HSE training programs, including inductions, refresher sessions, and specific training aligned with project needs.
- Monitor training compliance and maintain accurate HSE training records in collaboration with project teams.
What You Bring
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- Degree in relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent professional qualification and experience
- Minimum 5 years of HSE-related experience, ideally in energy, infrastructure, or field service environments.
- Recognized HSE qualification (e.g., NEBOSH IGC or equivalent).
- Experience participating in HAZOP, HAZID, or similar design safety reviews.
- Familiarity with EMEA HSE regulations and good understanding of ISO standards.
- Certification in Risk Management or Safety in Design.
- Previous experience in a multinational environment.
- Fluency in English; other EMEA languages are a plus.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, especially in virtual environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across different projects and regions.
- Detail-oriented with a structured approach to safety documentation.
- Comfortable participating in technical safety reviews and client-facing meetings.
- Proactive, with the ability to work independently and collaborate across time zones.