Site Safety Health Officer
Job Summary
The Site EHS Manager will serve as the primary Environment, Health & Safety representative at the GE Hydro Power Plant. You will be responsible for supporting the Site Manager and subcontractors by implementing safety policies, conducting inspections, and ensuring regulatory compliance. This role involves mitigating risks, delivering safety training, and managing EHS documentation to maintain a secure work environment.
Responsibilities
- Conduct site EHS inspections and audits
- Implement and manage EHS programs/policies
- Deliver EHS training and safety inductions
- Investigate accidents and hazardous incidents
- Coordinate with subcontractors and local authorities
Required Skills
- 5+ years of Construction EHS experience
- Bachelor's degree in EHS or equivalent
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of risk management and compliance
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities
- Act as support liaison for assigned site in helping comply with GE EHS programs & requirements.
- Conduct regular site EHS inspections with rigor and consistency, identifying deficiencies and ways of improvements.
- Conduct Site EHS visits to check site EHS conditions and coach the site teams as needed in site EHS Plan implementation and problem solving.
- Close follow-up of the leading KPI providing his/her on-site experience.
- Deliver EHS training to assigned sites population as required.
- Identify and share best practices across the region.
- Contribute in investigations and analysis of all accidents or hazardous situations, identify trends, and follow up on corrective actions.
- Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy.
- Review the Project EHS Plan and site procedures at mobilization and develop updates when needed.
- Coordinate the GE site EHS programs and assist the GE Site Manager, Supervisors and Subcontractors in implementing it.
- Ensure the site has identified all applicable legislation or standards to achieve compliance.
- Advise management of unsafe acts/conditions observed on the project site for prompt corrective action.
- Monitor Partner EHS performance and execution.
- Ensure that risk assessments are communicated to anyone involved before tasks begin.
- Take action to stop unsafe acts or conditions before they result in an injury or incident.
- Conduct regular documented EHS Inspections and inductions for construction personnel and visitors.
- Drive 'Toolbox' safety talks and ensure Subcontractors hold weekly EHS meetings.
- Liaise with Partners, Subcontractors, insurance representatives, local medical services, fire/police departments, and regulatory agencies.
- Ensure Emergency drills are carried out at least quarterly.
- Manage the retention of EHS documentation in site files and Gensuite.
- Oversee the management of PPE for GE staff and visitors on site.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or certifications in EHS.
- Minimum of 5 years EHS experience in Construction Projects.
Desired Characteristics
- Knowledge of Energy business (Hydro business appreciated).
- EHS Local certification (BCSP/NSC/ISO/EM385-1-1 a plus).
- Ability to travel to assigned sites.
- Fluent in English.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Practical experience in risk elimination and project management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).