Power Plant Environmental Advisor Uk - Bridgwater, United Kingdom - GE Power Portfolio

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Job Description Summary:

As an Environmental Advisor you will take ownership of site Environmental Standards and consistently drive improvements to ensure our GE Power operations are carried out with mínimal risk to the workforce or the environment in which we operate in.

You will be responsible to provide support to the CDM/EHS Manager in the implementation, maintenance & improvements of the GE Site Environmental Management System.


Tasks & Responsibilities:


  • Carry out ongoing inspections of the site areas (minimum 80 % of the time expected in the field), action any findings and report on the project software tool, Insight;
  • Ensure employees are provided with information, instruction and training to carry out work in a manner that is safe and does not negatively affect the environment;
  • Assist the CDM/EHS Manager in coordinating and controlling activities with respect to Environmental aspects, especially where interfaces are involved with other contractors or operational areas of plant;
  • Assist the CDM/EHS Manager in ensuring compliance of site activities with the company and site specific EHS Plan, Standards and work instructions;
  • Assist in the creation, development & review of Environmental documents submitted by the subcontractors including manage the process to completion/approval;
  • Contribute to the implementation of the site incentive scheme;
  • Participate in the implementation of the site EHS training programme by ensuring an effective Tool Box Talk regime is in place which includes Environmental aspects;
  • Provide support and advice to site personnel so as to prevent ill health to personnel, fire and ensuring environmental protection;
  • Advise the site personnel on Environmental requirements applicable to the site activities;
  • Lead by example in personally complying with the site EHS procedures;
  • Issue report of activities whenever required;
  • To intervene whenever site activities do not meet the established Environmental requirements of the risk assessment / method statement;
  • Carry out Environmental Incident Investigations when necessary, liaise with the Principal Contractor and conclude with detailed reports containing actions and manage to a close;
  • Conduct Environmental Inspections & Audits with subcontractors and document within ComplyWorks;
  • Assist the GE Power team, with the successful implementation and continuous improvement of the NNB Environmental & Sustainability Performance Index;
  • Attend Principle Contractor Environmental and miscellaneous meetings as necessary to ensure effective communication;
  • Carry out any other specific task defined by the CDM/EHS Manager to support the implementation of the site Environmental Management System;

Basic requirements:


  • Hold a NEBOSH Environmental Management Certificate, Diploma or Degree level qualification;
  • Knowledge of environmental legislation;
  • 5year Environmental experience on construction sites, preferably in the power plant or oil & gas industry;
  • Strong technical knowledge of Environmental working practices on a construction site;
  • Strong knowledge of Environmental Management Systems;
  • High proficiency in English (oral & written).

Desired qualifications/skills:


  • EHS Auditor qualification (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and Legal Compliance);
  • Problem solving experience;
  • Able to navigate in a multicultural environment.

Additional Information:


Relocation Assistance Provided:
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