HSE Advisor

HSE Advisor

South Kilmarnock, Scotland

3 Days/Week (10 Hour Shifts)

12 Month Contract (Inside IR35)

Based on a construction site in Kilmarnock South, Scotland.

Responsible for leading and managing the environmental, health and safety (EHS) aspects in a business line at a project level. Ability to support Projects organisation on different phases during execution scope, From Civil Work to end commissioning activities for a GRID business.

Responsibilities:

• Main Point of Contact for a Business Line in the project. Report to the Regional EHS Leader of his/her Business Line and to the Global EHS Business Line Leader.

• Understand regulatory changes and trends and forecast business impacts.

• Drive implementation of company and regulatory EHS expectations within his/her project activities, including at customer sites, workshops, etc.

• Actively support the Regional EHS Leader of his/her Business line in EHS matters.

• Develop strong working relationship with operational teams in his/her scope and help drive the expected EHS performance and culture across all operations.

• Work closely with the Business Line operational teams internal & contractors

• Consolidate project data for his/her Business Line

• Set-up EHS operating rhythm and momentum at project Business Line level (accident calls, EHS reviews, etc.)

• Coordinate delivery of EHS training as required.

• Coordinate with Business line EHS Leaders for incident investigation and ensure that investigations of accidents and compliance incidents are conducted, documented, and reported as required.

• Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy.

• Ensure legal compliance in his/her Business Line in the projects.

• Implement and conduct audit programs to identify existing or potential EHS hazards and liabilities, determine corrective or preventative measures where indicated and manage the resolution of identified issues.

Requirements:

Degree in engineering, environmental science, safety management or other EHS-related technical discipline from an accredited college/university is required. Graduate degree is preferred (Country EHS Accreditation is required)

• At least 5 years of EHS program development, implementation, and leadership experience with a focus on business segments such electric power, or similar industrial sector.

• SPEN Authorisations desirable

• Experience with direction and leadership of EHS programs with operating assets and teams

• Strong knowledge of and experience with major environmental regulatory and permitting programs addressing subject including but not limited to: air quality, water quality, hazardous chemical management, industrial safety, etc.

• Strong knowledge of, and experience with, fundamental health & safety programs including but not limited to Lockout-Tagout-Try, Confined Space, Electrical Safety, Hazardous Chemical Management/Process Safety Management, etc..

• Professional certification/credentials in the areas of safety management, environmental management, industrial hygiene, or engineering that are issued by a recognized professional organization are preferred

• Demonstrated expertise in the successful delivery of outstanding results through effective EHS program development, implementation, and management.

• Strong "consultant" skills, including the ability to influence and motivate leaders and employees through collaborative engagement and building/maintaining relationships.

• High energy, motivation and commitment to take personal ownership of issues and drive them to exceptional outcomes.

• Fluency in the English language is required,

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate information to a broad range of people and audiences as circumstances dictate.

• Ability to read, analyse and interpret technical reports and regulatory documents/standards, make sound judgments, and offer effective solutions.

• Ability to successfully manage and develop personnel in remote locations and work in a team environment with a variety of cultures.

Who we are:

• First Recruitment Group are committed to finding the right candidates for our clients, and the right companies for our candidates to work for. We’re passionate about putting people first, and take pride in being able to offer an all-round service for candidates and clients with our payroll solution, Primis + and workforce management solution, Operam.
• As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.