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Environmental, Heath and Safety Specialist - Services and Projects

AT GE Vernova
GE Vernova

Environmental, Heath and Safety Specialist - Services and Projects

Brisbane, Australia / Remote

Job Description Summary

The EHS Leader will ensure compliance to Employer's H&S Policy apart from developing and driving implementation of Consortium H&S Management Plan, Emergency Response Plan with the H&S Office (SHO) for Scope of Works under the contract for Project & Services. Requires interaction with senior management within the customer organization as well as consortium and its parent organization as well as all functional levels, in order to safe & healthy work environment for all working or visiting site.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Development of local Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) standards, programs and tools including EHS Management Plan
  • Implementation of established EHS programs and tools.
  • Monitoring of EHS KPI and results
  • Participating as needed in audits and reviews to meet company and country compliance/regulatory requirements
  • Identify and conduct training requirements of employees and contractors
  • Ensuring that EHS training are performed to employees and Partner/contractors according to company policy
  • Ensuring that EHS Procedures are available and are applied during the Site activities
  • Identifying Client/partner/Contractor procedures that are used during the Site activities. Identify gaps between them and GE standards, and propose actions to minimize those gaps incoordination to the Regional EHS Manager
  • Implement of the EHS ITO Process and contributor in all bid phases, by analyzing the Terms & Condition's and contracts of GE and customers, in order to identify EHS and security risks for GE and propose some mitigation language inside GE and customer contracts to ensure compliance.
  • Application of the EHS ITO Process and contributor in all bid phases, by analyzing the Terms & Condition's and contracts of GE and customers, in order to identify EHS and security risks for GE and propose some mitigation language inside GE and customer contracts to ensure compliance.
  • Identify EHS cost during ITO phase in order to integrate Cost in the Project (OTR)
  • Scheduling record and secure Safety Documentation (training, qualifications, material certification (crane, scaffolding, ...) and providing feedback to Region EHS Manager
  • Following up the EHS Cost of the project providing information to Site Installation Manager &Project Director
  • Compliance with requirement of Employer's / Contractor's Health and Safety Policy, stringent of the two.
  • Ensure Implementation and management of the Contractor's Health and Safety Management Plan
  • Ensure Implementation and management of the Contractor's Emergency Planning and Response Plan
  • Health and safety training and audits
  • Attendance at monthly progress meetings
  • Accountability for compliance to Employer's H&S Policy
  • Responsible for development and implementation of Health & Safety Management Plan and Emergency Response Plan.
  • Responsible for Nonconformance Management within the Organization and with Customer at site
  • Represent consortium partner for carrying H&S audits for compliance to H&SMP & ERP.

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In addition you will also be responsible for:

  • Providing inputs to Site Environmental Health Safety (EHS) management and / or site management on various EHS issues
  • Identifying EHS regulatory requirements, understand applicability, and drive gap closure plans
  • Carrying out continuous inspections of the site areas, treat and report any discrepancy.
  • Act immediately on unsafe acts and conditions observed at site
  • Ensure employees are provided with information, instruction and training to follow safe methods of work.
  • Implementation of EHS management system (ISO:14001 & OHSAS:18001) and Framework to ensure EHS compliance
  • Implementation of the site EHS training program by providing EHS inductions and supporting Tool Box Trainings.
  • Coordinating and controlling activities with respect to EHS, especially wherever interfaces between subcontractors are identified
  • Ensuring compliance of site activities with the Project Specific EHS Plan, guidelines and work instructions.
  • Support compliance with the site disciplinary procedure and zero tolerance policy.
  • Contribute to the implementation of the site incentive scheme.
  • Provide support and advice to site personnel so as to prevent injury to personnel, damage to plant and equipment, fire.
  • Advise the site personnel on EHS requirements applicable to the site activities. Coordinate activities with the Site EHS Manager, ensuring that EHS requirements are implemented
  • Contribute to the suitable reporting of EHS issues by actively interacting with the site personnel on EHS matters and by providing the necessary support in addressing such issues.
  • Lead by example in complying with the site EHS rules.
  • To intervene whenever site activities to not meet the established EHS requirements of the risk assessment / method statement.
  • To stop any activity whenever there is an immediate danger.
  • Support the follow-up and update of the Business Management Plan
  • Coordinate closely with the Field organization and PT APAC SER Field Leader safety operational actions (from the EHS heat map, Gemba, HSV inspection, etc.)

Desired Characteristics

  • Strong proficiency in English language - both oral and written
  • Strong, self-directed, collaborative team player with interpersonal and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to analyse and resolve problems. Ability to document, plan and execute internal GE programs and industrial EHS approved practices.
  • Ability to influence, motivate and engage team towards a work culture built around a safe working and healthy working environment.
  • Ability to read, analyse Safety Regulations and make application at Project and Services workplace.
  • Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and make quick and sound decisions in emergency response situations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Windows and Office applications (i.e. Excel, Words, Powerpoint etc.)

As GE Vernova is a global organization, working across different time zones, and monitoring, reading and responding to contact outside normal working hours can be expected.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Client-provided location(s): Brisbane QLD, Australia
Job ID: GE_power-168017665
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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