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EHS Manager

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

EHS Manager

Wroclaw, Poland

Job Description Summary

The Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Department Manager is responsible for co-creating and implementing strategies for occupational health and safety and environmental protection, as well as executing tasks related to HSE and the HSE service in compliance with legal requirements.

Job Description

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

  • Cultivating a culture of workplace safety and environmental protection within the company, motivating and inspiring employees to actively adhere to established standards.
  • Implementing strategies, development plans, and analyzing HSE indicators within the local organization.
  • Leading projects in the HSE area according to corporate guidelines and implementing corporate solutions at the facility.
  • Executing tasks related to occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and HSE services in compliance with legal requirements.
  • Managing the HSE Service, including HSE inspectors in various organizational units of the Employer.
  • Collaborating with Trade Unions and the Social Labor Inspectorate on all matters specified for the workplace manager under the Social Labor Inspectorate Act, serving as the Chair of the HSE Committee based on the provisions of Chapter XI of the Labor Code.
  • Cooperating with external institutions such as the National Labor Inspectorate, National Sanitary Inspectorate, Social Security Institution, Internal Security Agency etc., on all matters concerning occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and fire protection.
  • Creating internal legal regulations regarding HSE, their continuous control, and updating to reflect changing regulations and facility needs.
  • Reporting accidents, near-miss events, HSE observations, work stoppages, and undertaking corrective actions.
  • Ensuring safety and evacuation procedures in case of a threat, organizing evacuation drills and first aid training.
  • Supervising the implementation of inspections of systems and devices in the fire protection area.
  • Ensuring waste management principles are implemented in accordance with applicable regulations.
  • Supervising employee HSE training, conducting initial general HSE training.
  • Managing the HSE Department team.

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Professional Competencies/Requirements:

  • Higher education in the field or specialization in occupational health and safety or postgraduate studies in occupational health and safety
  • Experience working in HSE within an industrial/manufacturing environment.
  • Very good command of English, both spoken and written, including knowledge of terminology within the area of responsibility.
  • Practical knowledge of legal regulations in the HSE area.
  • Leadership skills confirmed by experience in team management or project/program implementation.
  • Project management skills.
  • Ability to make decisions considering the interests of various parties.
  • Focus on executing processes in compliance with current regulations, ability to enforce safety requirements.
  • Practical and proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Excellent communication skills - collaboration with employees at different management levels and external parties.

What we offer:

  • Stable employment at the company being a leader in energy business
  • Attractive compensation package
  • Holiday bonus
  • Private medical care
  • Group insurance
  • Sports card
  • Cafeteria Program
  • Social Fund

Client-provided location(s): Wrocław, Poland
Job ID: GE_power-112443980
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Unconscious Bias Training

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