HSSE Specialist

We have an immediate opening for a HSSE Specialist to be a key driver in advancing our client's HSSE Programme

Your duties will include:-

Under the supervision of the HSSEQ Director, the HSSE Specialist is responsible for implementing and monitoring site-specific HSSE operations and tasks. You will be the primary contact for employees concerning safety-related matters and is responsible for the application of their HSSEQ programmes.

Maintenance and improvement of the HSSE (Q) Management systems, ensuring it complies with ISO 45001:2018 & ISO 14001:2015 and supporting with ISO 9001:2015,

Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for conventional health & safety are communicated and understood.

Provide HSSE functional support to the business and projects

Maintaining and promoting high standards in Environment, Safety, Health and Security

Leading the development and execution of project HSSE deliverables and associated documentation

Carry out risk assessments, develop safe systems of work and promote safe practices at site

Monitor and assess hazardous work and carry out interventions as required

Conduct Site Safety inspections, inspect premises and the work environments to ensure compliance with Safe Systems of Work and HSSE processes.

Carry out internal and external audits & organise and manage 3rd party audits from certification bodies.

Carry out investigation of incidents

Promoting learning and improvement through operational briefings, toolbox talks and presentations

Provide HSSE support to UK & International projects (travel required) internally and customer facing

Deliver internal training & inductions

Manage HSSE databases and compliance registers and carry out trend analysis

Support health and wellbeing surveillance and initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be:-

degree qualified (or equal) with several years relevant work experience preferably within the renewable energy/oil & gas sector;

A first rate communicator who can build strong rapport with a diverse range of people.

Comfortable working in a range of environments, from the office, to supplier sites and our client's assembly facility.

Self-motivated and persistent in getting from A to B.

Adaptable when unexpected challenges crop up.

Committed and diligent in solving problems, both on an individual and team basis.

Genuine interest in other people and supporting wellbeing.

Other information

A valid driving licence is required.

A willingness to travel both in the UK, and abroad, is required.

Successful applicants will be primarily based at our client's head office in the North East of England

For more information on this excellent opportunity with our market leading client please contact the recruitment team or apply online.

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