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EHS Lead- PT Service KSA

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

EHS Lead- PT Service KSA

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Description Summary

Role Summary/Purpose:

Provide Fixed and Erection & Commissioning (E&C) Site with the advice and practical support that they require to comply with statutory, GE and customer requirements and achieve continuous improvement in EHS.

Job Description

Essential General Responsibilities:

General EHS:

  • Liaise with other functions, such as Finance, HR, Commercial, Service, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, Lean...etc to ensure the proper focus on EHS within a global managerial approach
  • Ensure EHS risk assessments are effective, updated and communicated (including on E&C sites)
  • Monitor applicable EHS regulations and ensure Unit's compliance with local regulations
  • Participate to work council meetings with employees / other governing body in accordance with local regulations
  • Identify EHS training needs for the Unit in coordination with HRHRHR.
  • Train, coach or secure the training and coaching of action leaders, sponsors, and management teams
  • Planing to Genba Walk for management teams (including on E&C sites) and follow-up observations
  • Perform regular EHS inspections (including on E&C sites) and follow-up findings
  • Investigate EHS events by using Root Cause Analysis Tools, such as 5Why, Fishbone, 8D... etc and implement lessons learnt
  • Partner with HR to implement a reward and recognition systems around EHS
  • Monitor and report EHS KPIs
  • Ensure all preventive measures are taken against loss of materials and production through fire, explosion, theft, unsafe storage and unsafe transportation
  • Maintain EHS certifications (ISO 14001 EMS & ISO 45001 OH&S MS)
  • Lead EHS 2nd & 3rd party audits (Governance, Insurance, Machines Conformity, Customer, Supplier ..etc)
  • Report progress of EHS improvements actions
  • Prepare operational budgets to fund EHS annual activities.

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Environmental Focus:

  • Regulatory Compliance -Understand what environmental regulations apply to local organization; Interpret and execute those requirements; Develop process to maintain compliance and audit readiness including leading the environmental officer requirements (having environmental officer certificate is desirable)
  • Environment Management Systems-Develop, interpret, and execute GE environmental management system requirements that go beyond local regulatory requirements, including strong hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, environmental permits, waste-water treatment... etc.
  • Manufacturing & Business Knowledge -Understand manufacturing, test, supply chain, contractor management and service/field operations in order to identify and address risks in ways that contribute to business goals
  • Employee Relations & Team Engagement -Coach employees and teams to develop a sustainable culture and process for EHS excellence, Lead and influence in an organization in the absence of direct management authority

Erection & Commissioning Focus:

  • Regulatory Compliance -Understand what EHS regulations apply to local organization; Interpret and execute those requirements; Develop process to maintain compliance and audit readiness.
  • EHS Management Systems -Develop, interpret, and execute GE management system requirements that go beyond local regulatory requirements.
  • Business Knowledge-Understand project and/or service/field operations in order to identify and address risks in ways that realize business goals
  • Employee Relations and Team Engagement -Coach employees and contractors to develop a sustainable culture and process for EHS excellence; Lead and influence in an organization where GE may not have direct management authority.
  • Contract Knowledge & EHS Approach -Understand and enforce GE's contractual obligations related EHS, and prepare EHS strategy for the project
  • Site Execution & Monitoring-Manage site EHS plan and on-site execution, including metrics, auditing, and coaching EHS and operations teams
  • Contractor Management - Leading and managing prequalification process
  • Chemical Management - Interprets SDS information for safe use, handling and storage of hazardous chemicals.

People Management:

  • Lead and manage the team to ensure performance standards, annual objectives and policies are met
  • Ensure the EHS team has the right level of know-how and competency to perform their responsibilities through coaching and development
  • Regularly manage and review performance of the EHS team according to Performance Management Cycle (PMC)

Qualifications / Requirements / Desired characteristics:

  • A bachelor's degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Environmental...etc)
  • NEBOSH or IOSH Certificate or equivalent
  • ISO14001 & 45001 Internal / Lead Auditor Certificate
  • English both spoken and written for working proficiency
  • Minimum 10 years of experience in EHS function,
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to build strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customer.
  • Experience of EHS program development, implementation, and leadership experience with a focus on business segments such as Transformer Business, Civil Works or similar industrial sector
  • Strong knowledge of and experience with EHS programs including but not limited to;
    • Lockout-Tagout,
    • Work at Height,
    • Confined Space,
    • Electrical Safety (High Voltage Test Laboratory Experience Desirable),
    • Liftings Operations,
    • Forklift & Material Handling
    • Industrial Hygiene,
    • Process Safety Management,
    • Ergonomic Analysis (At least REBA & RULA Experience)
    • Behavioral Based Safety Program (BBS)
    • Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road (ADR)
    • Emergency Preparedness & Response Management (including but not limited to Fire Safety & Loss Prevention)
  • Proficiency in office IT suite.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Client-provided location(s): Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Job ID: GE_power-761609722
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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