Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (II)

Madrid, Spain

Role Statement

Responsible for ensuring Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are met across Vertiv operations in the Iberia region.
Protects workers and company assets by eliminating incident injuries, property damage and adverse environmental impacts.
Keeps abreast of latest legislation and research on workplace hazards.
Provides field-level EHS support across construction sites, industrial environments and client facilities.
Acts as the company representative in Safety Coordination Activities with customers and subcontractors.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Operates under general supervision, and within defined guidelines with readily available advice.

Health & Safety Management

Conducts safety checks and audits (H&S and Environment) at construction sites, industrial facilities and client locations.
Investigate and report all incidents, accidents, near‑miss. Align and implement necessary preventive and corrective measures.
Provides training and advice on H&S matters to all company levels.
Implements EHS procedures as defined and maintains all necessary records.
Participates in Health & Safety Committee meetings.
Coordinates access to client facilities with the operations team.
Implement applicable legislation regarding Environment and Health & Safety.
Involvement in EMEA EHS projects and coordination with international team.

CAE Platforms & Documentation

Maintains all online CAE platform documentation up‑to‑date.
Reviews online CAE platforms and documents according to criteria established by clients.
Keeps track of internal and external documentation requirements.
Manages all legal documents with subcontractors and customers.
Keeps all workers' Health and Safety documentation updated.

Training & Medical Coordination

Coordinates training courses with external Safety Training Academies and with the External Prevention Company.
Coordinates the annual medical tests for all employees.

Representation & Communication

Represents the Company in Safety Coordination Activities and meetings with customers.
Ensures proper EHS record keeping.
Provides full responsiveness (24h) to internal and external customers.
Attends required training sessions and meetings.

Internal

Ensure proper EHS record keeping.
Provide 24h responsiveness to internal & external customer.
Attend to the required trainings and meetings when held.
Track and report KPIs
Maintain ISO Certificate standards and ensure recertifications (ISO 14001, 45001)

Background / Experience / Prerequisites

Required background

Official Master’s Degree in Health and Safety (3 specialties).
Master's degree in Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment and Health & Safety). [DESIRABLE]

Experience

Minimum experience of 2 years in H&S and in the Coordination of Business Activities requested documentation, Risk Assessment and H&S Plans.
Experience working on construction sites and in industrial environments.
Experience conducting Health, Safety and/or Environmental audits.
Experience working with online CAE platforms (i.e. Coordinaplus, E‑coordina, CTAIMA, Nalanda or equivalent).
Experience with ISO certification audits (14001, 45001).

Other Requisites

Microsoft Office - advanced Excel user.
Experience managing online CAE platforms.
Driving licence (Category B).
Availability to travel throughout construction sites and industrial environments across Iberia.
Accident investigation legal reporting system and timelines, as well as different investigation methodologies (RCA, Fishbone, A3)
Knowledge of Portuguese Health & Safety legislation and regulatory framework.

Languages

Spanish - native or full professional proficiency.
Portuguese - conversational or professional level.
Good communication skills, written and verbal.
Ability to work independently in field environments with limited supervision.
Proactive and well‑organised approach to documentation and deadline management.
Strong sense of responsibility and professional integrity.

About the Team

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Environmental Health & Safety Specialist (II)

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