Europe & Ssa EHS Leader - Stafford, United Kingdom - Renewable Energy Grid Solutions

Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
Renewable Energy Grid Solutions
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Stafford, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Job Description Summary:

Responsible for leading and managing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects in the Grid Automation Europe, CIS and Sub-Sahara Africa Region.

This include projects and services activities at customer sites, electrical labs, electrician panel integration facilities and offices.


Role & Responsibilities:


  • Report organizationally within the GA Regional structure, and functionally to the GA EHS Leader.
  • Ability to hire and train EHS organization to cover multi country, lead multicultural organization and team.
  • Manage, coach and mentor other EHS Managers in ERCIS & SSA region. Lead the EHS team hiring process where required.
  • Develop strong working relationship with operational team in his/her scope and help drive the expected EHS performance and culture across all operations.
  • Drive implementation of GE and regulatory EHS expectations within ERCIS & SSA region activities, including at customer sites, workshops, etc.
  • Understand regulatory changes and trends and forecast business impacts.
  • Actively lead and support the GA ERCIS & SSA Leader and his Leadership team in EHS matters, including daytoday needs and challengers, ITO, OTR, etc.
  • Setup and lead EHS operating rhythm and momentum at regional level (accident calls, EHS reviews, etc.).
  • Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy.
  • Ensure that accidents and other EHS events are properly reported and investigated with adequate action plan to prevent reoccurrence established.
  • Consolidate and analyze EHS data and trends for ERCIS & SSA region. Develop and lead regional EHS action plans accordingly.
  • Define a quarterly audit plan as per Grid business model and ensure its completion by the Region EHS team. Oversee at regional level and drive closure of identified issues.
  • Provide and coordinate required EHS trainings within the region.

Required Qualifications:


  • Bachelor's Degree in engineering, environmental science, safety management or other EHSrelated technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in EHS program development, implementation
  • Leadership experience within the energy sector or similar industrial sector.
  • Ability and willingness to travel up to 40% of the time

Desired Characteristics:


  • Strong knowledge of, and experience with, fundamental health & safety programs including but not limited to Activities at customer sites, Lockout-TagoutTry, Electrical Safety, Offshore, etc.
  • Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc.
  • Professional certification/credentials in the areas of safety management, environmental management, industrial hygiene or engineering that are issued by a recognized professional organization are preferred
  • Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.
  • High energy, motivation and commitment to take personal ownership of issues and drive them to exceptional outcomes.
  • Fluency in the English language is required.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of people and audiences as circumstances dictate.
  • Ability to successfully manage and develop personnel in remote locations and work in a team environment across a multisite organization with a variety of cultures.

Additional Information:


Relocation Assistance Provided:
Yes
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