TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Leadership
Enable a culture towards safety, incident and accident prevention, regulatory compliance, environmental management and performance outcomes.
Lead HSE programs and initiatives that drive a safety-first culture across all operations.
Utilize tools such as Six Sigma, Lean, or Kaizen to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in HSE management.
Present HSE findings and strategic recommendations to senior management to ensure the visibility of HSE performance across the organization.
Compliance
Review company activities and ensure compliance with HSE policies, plans and procedures.
Stay updated with legislative changes and adjust policies and procedures accordingly.
Ensure that all hazards and risks associated with work activities have been identified, assessed and actions implemented to eliminate or reduce.
Ensure the emergency preparedness and response plans are developed, documented, implemented and tested.
Environmental data collection and registration required.
Coordinate Industrial Hygiene surveys with Corporate HSE Team and work with facilities to close out any findings.
Develop specific safety procedures to address identified risks and challenges.
Conduct routine site assessment audits with the management team.
Ensure that waste is properly classified, handled, and stored in accordance with federal, state, local and NOV requirements.
Ensure permits and certifications are maintained and kept up to date. This includes databases that are internal and external to the organization.
Team Leadership and Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of HSE professionals.
Implement and execute HSE training plan for all facility personnel ensuring they are properly trained and equipped to perform their duties safely and effectively.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Strategic
Anticipates the impact of change and rises to the challenge, with the ability to accept risk and uncertainty -- Able to deal with ambiguity and critical thinking.
Able to understand the business needs and drivers and build HSE strategies and policies that align with the business goals.
Operating
Able to define, work within, and improve HSE processes based on immediate and future business needs.
Will set clear, stretch goals, and assign responsibilities that bring out the best work from people.
Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks.
Courage
Can identify the skills required by the business and hire effectively.
Can be counted on to take personal responsibility in challenging situations and be willing to engage in disputes to settle them equitably – excellent at conflict management through cooperation.
Energy and Drive
Will dependably achieve what he or she sets out to do and expects others to do likewise.
Personal and Interpersonal
Able to motivate a wide range of individuals, including direct reports, team members, and project members.
Firm and diplomatic when negotiating.
Qualifications
Essential:
Higher level of education in Safety or Science
Advanced English Skills
Experience
Essential:
Solid experience working with HSE, inluding management role
Desirable:
Extensive knowledge of manufacturing processes and their hazards and familiarity with manufacturing environments
Extensive knowledge of ISO14001
Quality Assurance
Carry out all duties in accordance with the Quality Assurance procedures and department/area work instructions.
Contribute to general improvements in the quality and key activities of the department/area.
Training
Participate in training where required.