Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer

ENDIPREV Group S.A.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

ABOUT US

Endiprev is an international reference in the provision of specialized services, project commissioning, preventive maintenance, as well as corrective and major corrective measures, involving onshore and offshore wind energy equipment. We work all over the world in close partnership with the main manufacturers of wind turbines (OEM).

Role

We are seeking an experienced Health and Safety professional who is highly resourceful and organized to serve as our Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Officer. The duration of the project is approximately 2 years.

Location

Portsmouth Marine Terminal, 2000 Seaboard Ave, Portsmouth, VA 23707, United States

Qualities we are looking for:

1. Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels
2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills
3. Organized, detail oriented and pragmatic approach to solving problems
4. Ability to deliver high quality work under compressed deadlines
5. A team player and enjoys brainstorming and collaborating with others
6. Comfortable with performing general office tasks
7. Able to work responsibly and independently

Compensation

$30 to $45 hourly rate based on experience and education.
Overtime at 50% over 40h a week
Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision
Paid vacation
Life insurance and Short-term disability insurance
Parental leave
401K retirement plan

Main responsibilities:

1. Introducing newcomers to the HSE conditions of the site (site induction).
2. Conduct HSE inspections and prepare reports pointing out both positive and negative findings.
3. Carry out investigations with the Head of HSE into all accidents and near-miss incidents and record the findings on relevant forms.
4. Coordinating, managing, inspecting, and controlling the HSE Conditions during the Progress of the work.
5. Monitor and verify substances used on-site. Make binders with MSDS’ placed inside the Paint/COSHH container and keep the binder available in the site office. Review relevant COSHH Assessment & MSDS.
6. Conduct/Review relevant Risk Assessments & Method statements with the site management crew before the project start according to the contract.
7. Ensure Crew reads, understands, and signs Risk assessment & Method statement before commencing works at the site.
8. Implement proper HSE procedures on the site and ensure these are followed.
9. Responsible for the maintenance and management of the site safety program, including tracking of Near Misses, Safety Observations, injuries, and management of the employee safety incentive program.
10. Assesses the safety risk of activities and recommends action to be taken to reduce risk and maintain compliance.
11. Conducts RCA to address safety issues, compliance matters, quality and environmental rules and regulations.
12. Selects and maintains proper safety equipment and inventory.
13. Conduct PPE inspections.

Qualification and preferred skills and experience

1. OSHA 500 certification (mandatory)
2. Experience in overseeing and conducting inspections and audits to ensure compliance with established requirements and procedures.
3. Acquainted with emergency management and employee injury management.
4. Experience working with Multi-National companies that have extensive operations in different States and Regions
5. Experience with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point)