- Develop and implement the UK & Europe EHS strategy, policies, management systems, and governance framework in line with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company objectives.
- Provide strategic EHS leadership and advice to senior management, supporting business decisions, operational planning, and risk management.
- Coordinate EHS activities during project execution and service
- Review customer EHS requirements during tendering and commercial negotiations and ensure appropriate EHS obligations are incorporated into project execution plans.
- Establish and maintain effective management systems for identifying, assessing, managing, mitigating and monitoring EHS risks during project execution. These systems should cover not only activities and employees of Trina but also contractors, cross-border work teams and any other third-party service providers.
- Develop and maintain a consistent regional emergency response and management system. Lead incident management, investigations and corrective actions.
- Establish and oversee EHS assurance programs, including audits, inspections, compliance reviews, performance reporting, and management reviews.
- Drive a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, training, coaching, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain relationships with regulators, clients, certification bodies, industry organizations, and other external stakeholders on EHS matters.
- Lead and coordinate regional EHS resources, including internal personnel, external consultants, and specialist service providers.
- Support the implementation of corporate ESG and sustainable development strategies.
- Provide regular EHS performance reporting and strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
Head of EHS – UK & Europe
Germany - Home Based
Full-time
Permanent employee
Responsibilities
Requirements
- Degree or professional qualification in Environment, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Significant EHS leadership experience within energy storage, renewable energy, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or other high-risk industries.
- Strong knowledge of UK and European EHS legislation and management systems (including ISO 45001).
- Proven experience developing EHS strategy, governance frameworks, and organizational capability.
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead EHS performance across multiple countries and complex projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
About us
Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.
As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.
Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.
As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.
Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.