About Us

SilverBack is the go-to specialised technical recruiter of mobile, scarce talent for international

new-industry construction projects. We don't just fill vacancies, we build careers. We believe our

candidates are just as important as our clients, and when you partner with us, you get a

dedicated team that champions your professional growth.

Currently, we are partnering with Hatch to recruit an HSE Officer (m/w/d) for a high-profile

green copper smelter project with a capital expenditure of over €300 million, focused on

processing e-scrap to produce copper in Spain.

HSE Officer (m/w/d)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive HSE Officer to support Health, Safety & Environmental performance

across the project site. You will work closely with the HSE Lead, construction teams, and

contractors—spending most of your time on site monitoring activities, advising teams, and

ensuring safety and environmental standards are followed in practice. This is a practical,

field-based role ideal for someone who likes being on site, solving problems fast, and keeping

people safe.

Key Responsibilities

- Ensure that commissioning activities comply with safety, hygiene, environmental, and health standards.
- Conduct safety inspections during testing, hot works, energization, work at height, blasting operations, and handling hazardous waste.
- Manage work permits, including hot work, lock-out/tag-out (LOTO), and confined space entry.
- Coordinate with the Client's HSE team regarding specific safety training, emergency plans,



and control of emissions and waste.
- Supervise compliance with environmental regulations (gas emissions, dust, leachates) and environmental mitigation measures.
- Monitor site activities continuously to advise construction teams and ensure safety standards are actively implemented on-field.

Requirements

- Previous experience as an HSE Officer or HSE Advisor on construction or industrial projects.
- Good understanding of Spanish HSE regulations and EU safety requirements.
- Experience in heavy industry, process plants, energy, or metals projects is an advantage.
- Comfortable working on site and engaging directly with supervisors and crews.
- Strong communication skills—clear, calm, and confident when handling critical site matters.
- EU passport or legal right to work in Spain required.
- Spanish and English language skills are highly preferred.

What's on Offer

- Competitive day/monthly rate.
- Hands-on role with strong learning exposure alongside senior HSE and engineering teams.
- Opportunity to develop within a integral consultancy environment on a major sustainable industrial project.
- 9-month contract duration with a possible extension.

SilverBack is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all qualified

candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or family

status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.

Mobilising today's talent to build the industry of tomorrow.

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