Head of HSEQ

Head of HSSEQ

Reporting to the Site Director

Basedin: Based in Teesside with national and international travel

Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. Also, the company offer a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.

Position overview:

As the Head of HSSEQ, you will report to the Site Director and be responsible for the management of operational risks inherent in the business that can affect personnel safety, security, health, environmental and quality performance ensuring assets meet corporate and legal requirements and continuous improvement in safety performance. You will ensure the accuracy of analytical data required to operate key parts of the business and lead Emergency Preparedness and Response.

You will be expected to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours and commitment towards health and safety to ensure we maintain our first-class safety culture.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and implement HSSEQ policies, procedures and strategies to manage the health, safety, security, environmental and quality issues supporting the appropriate legislation and legal requirements to mitigate future risks/concerns of the impact of the UK business
• Lead and support our Safety-Com programme on a corporate level
• Ensure Laboratory capabilities meet the needs of the UK business (fuels, effluents, water, etc) and manage the activities of the Laboratory teams
• Develop the HSSEQ management systems which govern the disciplined, systematic approach of all risks involved in our business activities and corresponding plans in order to alleviate the risk and ensure compliance of the relevant assets
• Conduct operational reviews and audit checks to monitor conformance/compliance of the relevant systems and legislation
• Manage all matters relating to employees, contractors and other associated resources and external stakeholders to ensure organisation conformance to the relevant HSSEQ policies - this approach will set the expectations for the company through leading by example
• Support the individual business areas by providing and delivering professional HSSEQ support to assist in their achieving the improvement plan objectives and local safety initiatives
• Establish key operating philosophies and standards including benchmarks and key performance indicators to manage and drive the improvements of HSSEQ across the organisation
• Monitor and report HSSEQ performance to the group and local entity
• Disseminate information to operational units on corporate HSSEQ policy matters encompassing lessons learnt
• Organise workshops on lessons sharing and setting of HSSEQ objectives and targets to heighten awareness to employees and encourage involvement responsibility and accountability
• Regularly review the HSSEQ approach and strategies to stay relevant and to ensure continuous performance improvements are made
• Provide guidance and support to operational units on the formulation, review and implementation of the respective HSSE Action Plan
• Work closely with the operating groups, auditing knowledge relating to HSSEQ policies and practices to ensure best practice
• Lead on inspections, audits and technical risk assessments including process hazard reviews ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales
• Implement recording and tracking means for managing non-conformities and corrective actions
• Ensure that any near misses, dangerous occurrences or accidents are investigated and reported in accordance with legal and GHSE Standards, and that any remedial action is effectively implemented
• Ensure that fire and other emergency arrangements are in place, maintained and periodically tested
• Ensure welfare facilities are adequately maintained in a safe condition
• Ensure Quality accreditations are maintained for the business and promote quality principles throughout the business

Requirements:

• A relevant degree (Occupational H&S or Health & Safety) or equivalent
• (NEBOSH Diploma) is essential
• CMIOSH status or IOSH corporate membership is required
• Extensive HSSEQ experience gained from a regional "Head Of" or "Director" level role with function accountability is a must
• Experience of influencing, recommending and supporting an executive team or Board to make business decisions with safety in mind is essential
• Development, implementation and management of HSSEQ tactical strategy is required
• Experience as a behavioural safety practitioner where you have managed and implemented programmes to improve safety culture is a must
• Implementation, development and management of well-being initiatives is essential
• Experience of managing a Health & Safety team is required
• Design and implementation of effective training programmes to upskill and remind teams of safety priorities is a must
• Experience of working closely with the relevant UK regulators is essential
• Experience gained from the Petrochemical, Power Generation or Utilities industries would be advantageous
• Experience of the Dupont Stop behavioural safety programme would be beneficial
• Prior experience of supporting group wide business integration from a HSSEQ perspective is preferred
• A full driving licence is a must
• Right to work in the UK is essential

The Head of HSSEQ will be an innovative and inspirational senior professional with a high level of integrity and concern for standards as well as the ability to lead through influencing across the entire organisation and beyond. The role will require excellent communication, organisation and networking skills as well as the ability to work independently to very tight deadlines whilst also being a team player.

For more information on this opportunity please contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.