Health and Safety Officer - Energy Storage HSE

BYD is seeking an H&S Officer to cover various energy storage site locations across the UK. This role is responsible for reporting to the UK Regional Aftersales Manager. The H&S Officer will undertake HSE risk assessments and site inspections, recording and investigating incidents and accidents on BYD energy storage units across various client locations within the UK.

Tasks & Typical duties/responsibilities:

• Know HSE laws and regulations applicable to battery energy storage system power stations.
• Know laws and regulations applicable to battery recycling and battery registration.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations by all employees of the business; providing the necessary training and ongoing meetings to assist the employees.
• Ensure equipment in all sites is installed safely and maintained to the necessary standard.
• Undertake risk assessments and site inspections, identifying potential hazards and determining ways of reducing risks.
• Keep up to date with safe operational practices ensuring adherence to any changes in legislation.
• Ensure all First Aider and Fire Marshall responsibilities are carried out as per agreed policy and procedures.
• Record and investigate incidents, accidents, complaints, and cases of ill health.
• Report any RIDDOR to HSE when there is any RIDDOR occurring on-site.
• Investigate any health and safety issues raised by management or employees.
• Ensure health and safety policies and procedures are continually reviewed and updated.
• Produce reports for health and safety statistics and trends, writing regular articles to communicate health and safety issues and changes to regulations to all employees.
• Pass and maintain the requirements of the Relevant Regulator’s “fit and proper test” as required.
• Attend training courses as required to enable you to develop your skills and knowledge through continuous professional development.
• Management responsibilities for the Control of Contractors within any site.

Essential Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an H&S-related position within energy storage power.
• Minimum 2 years of fire management and risk assessment experience.
• Knowledge of high voltage environment working.
• Strong analytical problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Committed to providing excellent customer care with the ability to communicate in verbal and written forms at all levels.
• A current full clean UK driving licence.
• Basic IT skills (Word Processing, Outlook, Excel).
• CSCS card is required to work on-site.
• Right to Work in the UK.

We offer:

• Performance and experience-based competitive remuneration.
• Scottish Widow workplace pension.
• 25 days paid holidays + public holidays.
• Department & company-wide team-building events.
• An exciting opportunity to lead the European transition to Zero Emissions transportation and de-carbonization of the economy.

About BYD UK and BYD Energy Storage:

BYD UK is the UK distributor of BYD Company Ltd, which is a China-based company and a global leading-edge provider of green energy technologies. Our Purpose is to build a zero-emission future that reconnects humanity with nature and a world of clean air. We are looking for talent that connects with this mission and wants to create a positive impact by joining a diverse and dynamic team.

BYD Energy Storage was established in 2008. As a global pathfinder, leader, and expert in battery energy storage systems, BYD Energy Storage specializes in the R&D, manufacturing, marketing, service, and recycling of energy storage products. Built on state-of-the-art battery technology, BYD Energy Storage has provided safe and reliable energy storage system solutions for hundreds of grid-scale, C&I, and residential energy storage projects worldwide, covering 400+ cities, 70+ countries and regions, and 6 continents, including the U.K., U.S., Germany, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Japan. Total global shipment volume has reached 14GWh+ (As of Dec. 31, 2022). BYD Energy Storage will collaborate with you for a clean and sustainable future.