At ABB, we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world.This position reports to:Local Division Manager__Your Role and ResponsibilitiesAt ABB, we believe that health, safety, the environment and sustainability are fundamental pillars for ensuring the long-term success of our business. We are seeking an HSE & Sustainability Manager for ABB Motion Spain to lead our strategy in these areas, foster a high-performance safety culture and promote continuous improvement across all our operations nationwide (covering Service, projects, workshops, sales and offices).In this strategic and operational leadership role, you will play an active part in ABB Spain's Internal Prevention Service (SPP) and will be directly responsible for leading and developing Motion's HSE Specialist team. You will work closely with the management team, business leaders, project managers, field teams, contractors and customers to ensure strict legal compliance, mitigate critical risks and strengthen a prevention culture in which safety and sustainability guide every business decision.Reporting to the Motion Spain management team, you will actively contribute to developing the business strategy and will also participate in ABB's global and regional HSE network.- Work model: #LI-hybridYou will be mainly accountable for:SPP Leadership and People Management: Lead, coordinate and directly develop Motion's HSE Specialist team while playing an active role in the SPP.Strategic Leadership and HSE Culture: Design, implement and adapt the general HSE and Sustainability strategy for the Motion division,
aligning it with ABB Group guidelines and acting as the primary strategic partner, adviser and technical authority within the Management Committee to promote a culture based on visible leadership.Risk Management and Operational Safety: Oversee the identification, assessment and mitigation of critical risks in workshops, engineering projects and field services; drive excellence in electrical safety in accordance with applicable regulations; and lead systematic incident investigations to ensure root-cause analysis and the deployment of lessons learned.Environment, Sustainability and ESG: Lead projects focused on decarbonisation, energy efficiency and reducing the environmental footprint across all business workplaces, supporting ABB Group's corporate ESG commitments through rigorous monitoring and reporting of key sustainability indicators.Regulatory Compliance and Management Systems: Ensure that all activities strictly comply with Spanish occupational health and safety and environmental legislation; maintain and effectively integrate systems certified to ISO 45001 and ISO 14001; and act as the primary liaison with labour inspectorates, auditors and regulatory bodies.Digital Transformation and Innovation: Promote the active adoption of software tools, advanced data analytics and disruptive technology solutions for prevention, with the aim of simplifying field-team workflows,
optimising document management and enabling strategic decisions based on reliable data.Our Team DynamicsOur teams support each other, collaborate, and never stop learning. Everyone brings something unique, and together we push ideas forward to solve real problems. Being part of our team means your work matters - because the progress we make here creates real impact out there.Qualifications for the RoleOfficial Master's degree in Occupational Risk Prevention (PRL), mandatorily covering at least two of the three preventive specializations.Further training in Sustainability/ESG, ISO 14001/45001 management-system auditing or root-cause analysis methodologies would be valued.More than 10 years of proven professional experience in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) management roles, directly leading and managing teams.Direct experience in contractor management, coordination of business activities (CAE) and safety during complex work at customer sites.Ability to combine strong practical, field-based experience with a long-term strategic business perspective, translating risk management into value propositions for the company.Excellent communication and multi-stakeholder management skill, as well as, commitment to continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making based on KPIs.Fluency in both English and Spanish are a must.What’s in it for you?We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. BenefitsFrom well-being to retirement, ABB offers benefits that support every stage of your career. Depending on the location some may include:
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