EHS Specialist
- Location:
-
Newcastle upon Tyne
- Sector:
- Power
- Job Type:
- Contract
- Salary:
- Market related
- Reference:
- SK/R/079175
Role
EHS Specialist
Newcastle
Initial 18 Month Contract – Potentially further work
Windfarm project
An EHS Specialist is required to work on an initial 18 month contract basis based on a windfarm project in Newcastle.
Essential Responsibilities:
The role holder will be responsible for:
• Reading, understanding and ensuring the project is delivered in accordance with the Consortium EHS Framework.
• Maintaining the Construction phase plan so it always remains current within a document control system
• Maintaining the Construction Environmental Management Plan so that it remains current within a document control system
• Ensuring that all relevant site EHS processes and procedures are developed and implemented by the managing contractor
• The EHS Specialist will be supporting the Consortium Environment Manager in all aspects of environmental management, including maintaining the Project Environmental Management plan within a document control system
• On behalf of the Consortium, developing required procedures, work instructions, audit protocols and other documentation required as part of the EHS assurance process, within a document control system
• Developing audit and other compliance schedules as part of the assurance process
• The EHS Specialist will be completing audits in accordance with the schedule
• Tracking non-conformance reports ensuring timely closing and verification of effectiveness of corrective actions
• Providing KPIs and other information required for the monthly and other reports
• Attending management & other review meetings with consortium members, the main contractors and RWE (the client)
• Participating in all incident investigations, ensure preventive measures are established based on root cause analysis
• Ensuring that a suitably robust Emergency Response Preparedness and Response Plan is established
• Scheduling regular site EHS walks and providing report on findings
• Developing expertise in relation to the clients EHS Requirements and Minimum EHS Standards
• The EHS Specialist will be reviewing risk assessments and method statements for activities prior to submitting for formal review
• Supporting the HVDC team with on site delivery
• Defining competence requirements for staff working on the project site
• Maintaining competence records for staff working on the project site
• The EHS Specialist will be ensuring the CDM Health & Safety File is populated by designers in a timely manner and to the appropriate standard
• Attending HAZIDs, HAZOPs and design reviews as required
• Supporting the major accident hazard review process, including participation in the Bow Tie assessment process.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Degree/NEBOSH Diploma in EHS or equivalent
• Minimum IEMA environmental certificate or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in similar projects in the UK
• CDM expert with experience gained on similar projects
• Lead EHS auditor qualification with recent audit experience
• Management system expertise including knowledge of ISO14001 and ISO45001
