EHS Manager

Job Description Summary

Overall Target of the Position:

Provide the suitable support for sites management team across Nordics in implementing the Site EHS Management and define and monitor actions to improve EHS Performance in Construction & Commissioning and to reduce likelihood and severity of EHS events and Site Security breaches.

Implement and maintain the Site Environmental, Health & Safety Management System, ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, contractual and the company requirements across Norway and Sweden GSI Project & Services

Base location at Oslo office and ability to travel across Project Sites in Norway, Sweden, Denmark up to 50% of the time.

Job Description

Tasks & Responsibilities

EHS Role

• Leader of the Governance and compliance at the sites following Local regulation and GE Vernova / GSI requirements.
• Led by example for others and provide full and active commitment in the deployment of the GE Vernova Grid Solutions EHS Policy and compliance to site EHS rules.
• Monitor the effectiveness of the site related rules defined in the Site EHS Plan, revise as necessary in agreement with the Project Director, and take appropriate actions in the event of non-compliance.
• Manage all ongoing programs and action plans implemented by the sites for the protection of the environment, including permits for air emissions, hazardous waste management, and wastewater management.
• Ensure full implementation of GE Vernova standards and procedures at site (EHS Core Requirements and Technical Standards, Work Instructions and Guidelines, EHS Roadmap standard, etc.).
• Monitor fulfilment of EHS contractual requirements established with the Subcontractors.
• Ensure full implementation of the risk assessment / method statement identification, preparation, review and communication processes.
• Ensure that all site EHS events (accidents / incidents, near-misses, first aid cases, property damages, etc.) are recorded, reported, investigated and analyzed in due time to prevent recurrence.
• Monitor quantity and quality of the site EHS inspections carried out by the site personnel.
• Advise site management on legal exposure and EHS concerns related to any change or decision managed at site.
• Define and implement an EHS Contractor audit program to monitor compliance with all relevant statutory, regulatory, contractual and the company requirements.
• Monitor fulfilment of EHS contractual requirements established with the Subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain the EHS Project Governance and execution plans.
• Implement GE Vernova Safety Culture Programs: STOP, Life Saving Rules and Safety Footprints.

• EHS Leadership of EHS Advisors at project level
• EHS Roadmap assessments
• EHS audit on contractors
• Site EHS Training matrix
• Project EHS Key Performance Indicators (EHS Dashboard, etc.)
• Customer satisfaction survey

• Good computer skill using MS office (word, excel, power point).
• University graduate in Industrial market qualification with EHS or/and technical background.
• Enough knowledge of local EHS legislation.
• Good communication/influencing skills.
• Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.
• Significant experience in EHS and at construction site/project environment
• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Able to navigate in an multi-cultural environment.
• Strong experience working in a matrix organization.
• Computer literacy.
• Fluent oral and written English and Norwegian skills