EHS Advisor - Engineering, Fixed Facility - Rugby

EHS Advisor - Engineering, Fixed Facility - Rugby
EHS Advisor - Engineering, Fixed Facility - Rugby

The duration of the contract is 12 months.

The pay rate on offer is £35 - £50 per hour (37 hours per week).

The location of the role is Rugby.

Job Summary:

The EHS Advisor reports to the EHS Leader and is responsible to support the site activities in the management of EHS programs for the facility.

Interact with all departments, including factory manufacturing and assembly, office-based personnel, facilities management, and support the EHS leader on all aspects of Environmental, Health and Safety.

Will communicate and contribute to the development of site-based programs, conduct onsite EHS audits and inspections, and provide recommendations for improving EHS performance and creating a NO HARM culture.

Will ensure all personnel and employees are informed of safe working procedures and practices so that they can fulfil their responsibilities and manage required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and EHS requirements and standards.

Key accountabilities of the role

• Working with the EHS Lead Develop, understand, and maintain the OneEHS project plan using the EHS management tools.
• Establish good rapport with site personnel.
• Interact with employees daily, complete safety walks on a scheduled regime in the factory, office and site location. Record findings and allocate follow up actions.
• Assist in safety administration, risk management, EHS training, and any EHS related tasks that may impact personnel or overall site safety.
• Attend safety meetings, to assure employees understand the hazards associated with the scope of work and maintain the records of the aforementioned.
• Support audits, incident investigations, and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) of Near Miss and incidents.
• Complete weekly site audits in computer based Gensuite program
• Working with site supervision ensure training matrix is upheld and current.
• Participate in management of change, planning meetings and daily prestart readiness.
• Ensure deployment of EHS and Regulatory posters / information / notices are up to date
• Support the review of contractor permit systems inc. LOTO, Hot Work, Confined Space, and Lift Plans in line with the Life Saving principles
• Complete classroom based EHS training as required.
• Support the management of required compliance activities, including the implementation of in-country legislation and EHS programmes.
• Escalate accidents and incidents appropriately through company processes and procedures
• Assist EHS leader in management of regulatory requirements such as DSEAR, Air Monitoring, LOLER, PUWER regulations
• Investigate incidents or near miss events as necessary or required, including compilation and completion of any necessary documentation (Accident investigation or Near miss forms, Gensuite measurements submissions, etc.). Analise root causes to determine safety measures to prevent future incidents and influence the implementation of corrective actions
• Assist in Safety Risk Assessment development implementation as is necessary or required.
• Ensure the chemical management program is followed.
• Ensure that all employees adhere to the EHS policy, local regulations and EHS programs.
• Communicate regular updates regarding injury and illness awareness and mitigating measures.
• Manage documentation related to EHS initiatives and ad hoc programs. (Safety stand downs)
• Conduct Hazard hunts to identify/eliminate hazards and reinforce No Harm culture
• May be assigned other duties to help proactively drive our vision and align with our organization's core values.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• Technical/University degree or qualifying experience in industrial Safety/Safety related field or experience in Safety or an industry related field.
• Working towards or holds NEBOSH National General Certificate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of in-country EHS regulatory requirements, desirable.
• Preferred experience and knowledge of the risks involved in either/or mechanical machining, mechanical assembly/fitting and HV electrical works
• Proficient in English.
• Advanced computer skills, primarily with MS Office software programs i.e. Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Access and able to navigate internet and intranet tools.

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate reports containing findings and recommendations.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed while under pressure.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications and other Internet based reporting tools.