Safety Engineer-Spain

About CATL CATL invites you to continue our legend of green energy CATL is a World Fortune 300 Company, a global leader who provides premier EV battery and energy storage battery for the world. CATL's EV battery consumption volume has ranked No.1 in the world for seven consecutive years and global energy storage battery shipment has also ranked No.1 for two consecutive years. Position Overview Reporting to the Regional Manager of the New Plant Construction Department, the Safety Engineer is responsible for overseeing safety and regulatory compliance across all new construction projects under the New Plant Construction Department. The role ensures that project planning and design, construction procedures, and on-site safety and housekeeping comply with applicable national and local laws and regulations, as well as company policies and standards.

Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Safety & Compliance Oversight (Planning and Design Stage)
• Participate in the review of master planning proposals, preliminary designs, and construction drawings for new projects. Assess compliance from a safety perspective, including overall site layout, fire compartmentation, emergency evacuation, hazardous chemical storage areas, and the selection of special equipment.
• Review project approval and filing procedures, construction permits, and dedicated safety plans for high-risk construction activities to ensure that all construction procedures comply with applicable laws and regulations.
• Verify the safety qualifications and personnel certifications of all project stakeholders, including design institutes, construction contractors, and supervision consultants, to prevent unqualified or unauthorized parties from undertaking construction work. Construction Site Safety & Housekeeping Supervision (Construction Stage)
• Develop and implement safety inspection plans for global new plant construction projects. Conduct regular and ad hoc site inspections and targeted safety inspections across all projects within the assigned region, ensuring comprehensive safety oversight and coverage.
• Focus on the supervision of high-risk construction activities, including deep excavations, high-formwork systems, lifting and hoisting operations, and scaffolding. Verify the implementation, inspection, acceptance, and monitoring of relevant construction safety plans.
• Investigate and address the three types of violations on construction sites: unsafe instructions, unsafe operations, and violations of workplace discipline. Supervise the implementation of permit approval procedures and safety control measures for high-risk activities, including temporary electrical installations, hot work, confined space operations, and work at height.
• Supervise construction site safety and housekeeping, including site fencing and enclosure, material storage and stacking, dust control, noise control, workers' accommodation management, and the provision of emergency response facilities, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company standards for safe and civilized construction sites. Safety Hazard Identification & Corrective Action Management
• Issue safety hazard rectification notices promptly for hazards identified during inspections, clearly specifying corrective action requirements, responsible parties, and completion deadlines. Follow up on corrective actions and verify their effectiveness to ensure proper closure of all identified issues.
• For major safety hazards or repeated violations, exercise the authority to order partial suspension of construction activities for rectification, and report such issues to the Regional Manager and relevant project managers.
• Establish and maintain safety management records. Regularly collect and analyze data on hazard categories, occurrence frequency, and rectification status, and provide recommendations for management improvement. Safety Management System Development & Training
• Participate in the development and improvement of safety management policies, operating procedures, and emergency response plans for the New Plant Construction Department, ensuring effective alignment with the company's safety management system.
• Organize or assist in delivering safety training for project management personnel, supervision consultants, and construction contractors, and oversee the implementation of safety technical briefings.
• Promote safety standardization, share best practices in safety management, and improve the overall safety awareness and skills of project teams. Incident Investigation & Emergency Management
• Supervise the preparation and implementation of emergency response plans for each project, the organization of emergency drills, and the availability of emergency response supplies and equipment.
• Participate in the investigation and handling of safety incidents during new plant construction projects. Prepare incident analysis reports and propose preventive measures.
• Be responsible for reporting and communicating safety incident information to ensure timely and accurate information transmission. Cross-Functional Coordination & Reporting
• Maintain effective communication with the company's EHS Department, local housing and urban-rural development authorities, work safety regulatory authorities, and other relevant external regulatory agencies. Support and cooperate with various inspections and acceptance procedures.
• Prepare regular safety inspection and supervision reports for the Regional Manager, covering the overall safety management status, key issues requiring attention, and recommendations for improvement. Qualifications & Requirements 1.

Education:
Bachelor's degree or above in Safety Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Fire Protection Engineering, or a related discipline. 2. Work

Experience:
• At least 5 years of safety management experience in large-scale industrial plants (preferably in the new energy, electronics, chemical, or automotive industries) or large-scale public building projects.
• At least 2 years of experience in safety supervision or safety management from the owner's or supervision consultant's perspective.
• Experience in full-lifecycle safety management of new construction projects is preferred. 3. Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with national work safety laws and regulations, as well as local standards for construction site safety. 4. Professional Skills & Certifications:
• A valid Registered Safety Engineer qualification is mandotory.
• Familiarity with the identification and control of major construction site hazards, with strong capabilities in safety hazard identification and inspection. 5. Technical

Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with strong written communication skills and the ability to independently prepare safety reports and hazard rectification notices.
• Knowledge of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System is preferred. 6. Core Competencies:
• Strong commitment to safety principles, with a clear understanding of safety responsibilities and a strong safety-first mindset.
• Ability to uphold principles and maintain zero tolerance for violations of safety regulations. 7. Communication & Working Capabilities:
• Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at different organizational levels and drive the effective implementation of safety responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented, with strong observation, analytical, and decision-making skills, as well as the ability to respond effectively to emergencies.
• Able to adapt to long-term on-site assignments and the demands of overseeing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willing to undertake business trips on an irregular basis. 8. Preferred

Qualifications:
• Experience in engineering project management.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business.