Job Description
ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.
As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.
In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.
From water to wire - Be part of the movement! HSE Site Officer Site-based role
Summary of the role The HSE Site Officer is mobilised to one of our construction work sites in the US. The appointee will support our teams in ensuring a safe work environment for all. They will be working as part of a site team consisting of Site Manager, Supervisors, Quality Assurance Specialist and Administrator. The size of the team and the duration of the project assignment varies depending on the project scope. The role is a mix of site office documentation of the work and, on-the floor work to ensure full compliance with the HSE Management system.
The following responsibilities form the core of this role:
- Ensures fulfillment of HSE requirements at construction site, following health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plan in compliance with Company standards, customer requirements and Government regulations;
- Supports Site Manager for HSE management and safety instructions implementation for our workers and partners;
- Main local liaison with customer HSE organization and provincial/ state regulatory agencies.
- Prepares weekly and monthly statistics HSE reports;
- Implement and enforce Health & Safety Plan, Risk Assessments and and EM 385-1-1 (as applicable)
- Ensure subcontractor compliance of safety requirements.
- Use and maintain OSHA's Form 300 to log work-related injuries and post Form 300A on the site safety bulletin board (US Only).
- Provides assistance in the implementation and update of the health, safety, and environmental plan;
- Provides assistance in identification of risks and definition of control measures (through safe work procedure, Job Safety Analysis);
- Carries out and records regular safety checks and safety inspections;
- Provides assistance in Tool-box talks;
- Coordinates safety committee (as applicable);
- Records and investigates accidents and incidents; performs Root Cause Analysis on HSE issues;
- Establish and maintain a corrective action tracking system.
- Coordinates health, safety, and environmental aspects of site activities;
- Maintain a list of hazardous chemicals and their Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
- Provides introduction training and site specific health, safety, and environmental training;
- Coordinates required safety training on site;
- Coordinates First Aid rescue, First Aid responders and Fire Protection programs (as applicable);
- Proposes immediate correction of a HSE deficiency; checks if HSE corrections from deficiency are effective;
- Ensures OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 are maintained at site;
- Support execution of internal audits in construction sites and facilities and coordinate external audits;
- Coordinates with Workers Compensation/ Insurance Broker as required;
- Collaborates with HSE Advisor for business update on HSE Management System.
Do you fit the profile? Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.
The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.
- Experience working on Hydro powerplant construction project, USACE construction projects, with at least 5 years' experience as a Safety Supervisor with updated continued education per the EM 385-1-1.
- Must have experience with government projects.
- Completion of the 30-hour OSHA course. Additional 40 hours of training beyond the 30-hour OSHA course. 8 hours of continued education per year for a total of 5 years.
- OSHA 510, 500 and BCSP CHST, ASP or CSP desired but not mandatory.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE management on a construction site or heavy industries;
- University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent
- Knowledge of Provincial/ State Construction Safety legislation;
- Experience in dealing with unionized environment
- Experience working on construction sites (Hydro power plant - an asset);
- Strong communication skills (spoken & written) at all levels of the organization;
- Leadership skills, Team Player following Company common Goals
- Proven Auditor and Trainer skills;
- Excellent problem solving skills (root cause analysis expertise), sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
- Willingness to travel and flexible with work schedule.
What do we offer? - Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
- 401k matching;
- Hybrid work model;
- Annual bonus program;
- Employee assistance program;
- Employee individualized training and career plan.
Did you know? ANDRITZ Hydro has:
- Over 185 years of experience in turbine design
- Over 489,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
- Over 33,200 turbine units delivered
- Over 135 years in electrical engineering
- 65 representative offices worldwide
- More than 6100 employees worldwide
- Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year
- A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
- 20 manufacturing sites worldwide
- 20% of all turbines in operation worldwide
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Requisition ID: 16174 Andritz
Job Tags
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