Occupational Health and Safety Specialist

Job Description

We are looking for an Occupational Health and Safety Specialist to strengthen occupational health, employee well-being, and safety practices across Ignitis Renewables. You will provide expert guidance, lead preventive initiatives, and help ensure compliance while building a proactive health and safety culture.

In our team, we value openness, collaboration, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility. We believe these qualities help us create a supportive, safe, and productive working environment where people can grow and contribute. If that speaks to you, we’d be happy to welcome you to our team!

Take YOUR part in #EnergySmart!  

You will contribute to secure and green energy ecosystem creation by:

• Developing and improving occupational health processes and employee well-being programmes;
• Leading health risk assessments and coordinating ergonomic, occupational hygiene, and workplace exposure assessments;
• Coordinating health surveillance, employee health checks, preventive healthcare, and mental well-being initiatives;
• Providing expert guidance to managers, employees, and contractors, and delivering health and safety training;
• Monitoring legal requirements and supporting the ISO 45001 management system, procedures, and standards;
• Participating in inspections, audits, incident investigations, and occupational illness reviews, ensuring corrective actions are completed;
• Analysing health and safety data, preparing dashboards and management reports, and identifying improvements;
• Managing occupational health documentation, external service providers, contracts, and related procurement;
• Coordinating occupational health input into Company and Group projects, emergency preparedness, and ESG reporting;
• Promoting a proactive safety culture through leadership engagement, employee participation, and benchmarking against best practices.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health, Public Health, or another relevant health-related discipline;
• Completed occupational safety and health specialist training required by Lithuanian legislation, plus NEBOSH IGC or equivalent;
• 10+ years of experience in occupational health, employee well-being, health promotion, OHS, public health, or a related field;
• Experience working in international and matrix organisations;
• Strong knowledge of occupational health, risk assessment, prevention, ISO 45001, and applicable legal requirements;
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret performance data, identify root causes, and develop practical improvements;
• Ability to engage, educate, and motivate employees and managers to adopt safe and healthy work practices;
• Ability to manage competing priorities independently and collaboratively, with integrity and discretion when handling confidential information;
• Fluency in Lithuanian and good English language skills;
• Willingness to travel, including site visits and occasional overnight stays in line with business need;
• Commitment to continuous professional development, including obtaining additional training or certifications relevant to occupational health and safety.

Additional Information

• To take part in an unfolding energy transformation process to create a 100% secure and green energy ecosystem for both current and future generations
• International team that is working on dynamic renewable energy projects
• A hybrid work model (3+2) and flexible working hours
• Extensive learning and qualification enhancement programs
• Attention to physical and emotional health: wellness mentor initiatives and psychological support, etc. 
• Additional paid days for health improvement, short-term illness, volunteering, and accumulated work experience
• A package of additional benefits to choose from: pension accumulation, health insurance, or another benefit from the selectable benefits list in the MELP application.

Join a growing and increasingly international team of energy smart people united by a common purpose. We all play our part in creating a 100 % secure and green energy ecosystem for current and future generations.

And the way to achieve this is certainly not to wait for the perfect moment. We believe that the power to act comes from the charge we bring to our work every day. United by purpose. Owning the challenge. Passion for reinvention. Pursuing excellence. These are our mindsets. Together, they yield the energy that drives everything we do. The energy generated by our choices. If you are guided by the same mindsets – we look forward to welcoming you to our team!

As we pursue our strategic goals to increase gender balance in Ignitis Group, we are indicating “f/m/d” next to job titles, meaning we welcome candidates of all genders – female, male or diverse.

Ignitis Group ensures equal opportunities. We welcome all applicants and do not discriminate against race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or gender identity, age, disability or other personal traits unrelated to work obligations.

Salary range for this position group: is 2770 to 4150 EUR (before taxes). The final offer depends on experience and competence. Variable part of remuneration may be paid depending on results.