Health & Safety Engineer

GOPA Infra GmbH

Join a team that keeps the lights on. As a Health & Safety Engineer in our power transmission business, you will own and advance safety across overhead lines, substations, and related construction and maintenance activities. You ll design and implement practical HSE programs, lead risk assessments and incident investigations, and work side-by-side with operations, engineering, and contractors to reduce risk and protect people and assets. This role provides visibility into high-impact projects and the opportunity to influence standards across the network.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain HSE management systems, policies, and procedures tailored to transmission works (live-line work, switchyards, tower erection, stringing).
• Lead risk assessments, job safety analyses (JSAs), and permit-to-work processes.
• Conduct safety inspections, audits, and field observations; track corrective actions and trends.
• Investigate incidents and near-misses; produce root-cause analysis and effective corrective actions.
• Manage contractor HSE performance and pre-qualification.
• Deliver training and toolbox talks on electrical hazards, working at height, rescue, LOTO, PPE, and emergency response.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and keep guidance up to date with industry standards and best practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture through coaching, reporting systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.