Regional EHS Leader, MENAT – Safety & Compliance

Regional EHS Leader GA MENAT Job Description Summary

The GA regional EHS leader lead owns and coordinates the EHS operations and is single point of contact to the cluster on his/her site across the region. He/she assumes the overall responsibilities of all EHS activities inside these projects or tenders in accordance with the EHS strategy and policy of the business.

The GA regional EHS leader will be responsible for full implementation of the GE EHS standards, Guidelines, and procedures at customer project and panel integration sites across the MENAT region based in Dubai, UAE and direct overseeing the EHS activities in UAE and Oman.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of GA’EHS strategic priorities across MENAT region as they evolve
• Implement and ensure compliance of Framework 3.0 requirements
• Promote workplace safety & and assists in the development, maintenance, and management of EH&S programs at customer project site(s) by following proactive incident and illness prevention, Contractor safety management, Electrical Safety & LOTO (Lockout Tagout) process management.
• Lead by example for others and provide full and active commitment in the deployment of the GE EHS Policy and compliance to site EHS rules.
• Collaborates with projects and service team to achieve the yearly Grid Automation EHS KPIs by actively involving in pro-active EHS control measures like:
  Conducting EHS Audits;
  Develop EHS Plans, Procedures & Risk Assessments;
  Training employees on relevant EHS procedures;
  Investigating and analysis of Incidents & Accidents;
  Effective communication of Lessons Learnt & periodic updates.
• Ensure compliance with EHS-Risk Portfolio Program.
• Lead the Inquiry-To-Order (ITO or Sales/Tendering) team in assessing the EHS risks & provide corresponding mitigation plan, guiding both ITO/OTR teams.
• Organize periodic EHS trainings like Induction training, Job specific EHS Trainings, safety stand-downs & EHS Campaigns
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Project team in onboarding the new Contractors.
• Leading in Monthly EHS Reporting for the region.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for the sites, by ensuring any required permits, reporting and policies are in place and current.
• Follow up and support to close ATS findings, employee concerns, Gensuite compliance calendar tasks.
• Implement / modify related environmental programs and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert advice, guidance, and direct assistance to ensure site compliance with local, state, and federal environmental regulations, guidelines, and permit requirements.

Hierarchy

• The GA regional EHS leader reports direct line to the Regional Operations leader of the region.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 12-15 years EHS experience)
• Locally or internationally recognized professional EHS qualification, like NEBOSH ICC or ICG
• Expert knowledge of local EHS legislation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office, web-based tools, smart sheet.
• Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001.

Desired Characteristics

• Problem solving and root cause identification skills.
• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Good knowledge and understanding of local rules/regulations framework, interactions between authorities.
• Fluent English skills and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Flexibility to travel 50% to 60% through the MENAT region.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No