Site HSE Specialist
The Opportunity
General Environmental Health & Safety work encompasses activities related to the environment including the broader community impacted by environmental hazards including: Developing and implementing policies and practices to identify/mitigate hazardous conditions within the workplace and external environments; Investigating accidents and environmental incidents and liaising with engineers, management, and health and safety regulatory authorities to identify causes of accidents and prevent their recurrence; Providing advice and training on safety protocols and conducting audits to ensure compliance with organization and government standards related to environmental health and safety; Maintaining relationships with the community, environmental groups, and other stakeholders impacted by the environmental performance of the organization.
How you'll make an impact:
- Act as a Site HSE Specialist within the HSE function for HVDC project sites.
- Be a leader in promoting integrity, regulatory and corporate & social responsibility at all times.
- Drive and promote HSE positive behaviors.
- Support the HVDC HSE operations and site teams in HSE related matters and the implementation of HSE programs and focus initiatives.
- Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment throughout the respective organization.
- Safety & Integrity: Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
- Engages internal customers to raise awareness on all HSE across all functions.
- Responsible for HSE reporting, analysis of hazards, incidents & other HSE KPI's for global HVDC project sites.
- Support the project HSE managers & site HSE team with the issues related to HSE.
- Support and participate in routine and non-routine HSE audits.
- Coordinate and promote the effective closure of various HSE origin and related corrective and preventive actions.
- Engage in incident investigation processes ensuring that causal factors identified have sound and sustainable actions tracked to closure.
- Drive and promote HSE awareness and HSE understanding within HVDC.
- Establish good exchange and collaboration with site HSE team and assist in HSE reporting.
- Share lessons learned as well as best practices to all project sites.
- Drives and ensures compliance with Group management systems (e.g. ISO 14001 and ISO 45001).
- Support and co-develop for continuous improvement on HSE reporting and KPI methodology and analysis.
- Promote awareness and training of ISO Management System Standards as they apply to HSE Operations and Governance activity.
- You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
- Living Hitachi Energy's core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.
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- A bachelor's or master's degree in relevant field is required together with Post graduation (or) Diploma in HSE from approved institute for HSE course.
- Minimum 7+ years of experience required with hands on HSE experience in any electrical commissioning projects / power plants / sub stations / construction sites.
- Experience in the Middle east is required.
- Knowledge on MS Office, Intelex, IMS is added advantages.
- Teamwork, Analytical, Communication & Presentation skills are the key required skills.
- Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required.
- Proficiency in local language is required.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
- On-Site Gym
Parental Benefits
- Fertility Benefits
- Family Support Resources
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Snacks
- Some Meals Provided
- Company Outings
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Internship Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
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