Job Description Summary
The EHS Specialist would be operating from Pallavaram Office and will be taking care of Projects & Services (PCP) part of the GA India business mainly focusing close coordination with Project & Services Team, Contractor coordinators and site employees for effective implementation of GE Vernova EHS Requirements at customer project sites.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Promote workplace safety & and assists in the development, maintenance, and management of EH&S programs at customer project site(s) of India region, regional offices & integration facilities 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
- Support the ITO team in assessing the EHS risks & provide corresponding mitigation plan
- 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
- Support in Monthly EHS Reporting for the APAC region
Qualifications/Requirements
- Possess a recognized bachelor degree
- Qualified, competent, and certified EHS Professional from global/ national/ state approved institutes with minimum 8 yrs relevant work experience
- Expert knowledge of local EHS legislation
- Good computer skill using MS office (word, excel, power point)
- Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc
Desired Characteristics
- Great communication & inter-personal skills
- Demonstrated experience in EHS at construction sites
- Problem solving and root cause identification skills
- High proficiency in English (oral & written)
- Customer project site audit skills
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
