Job title:  HSE Manager

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

Summary:

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this position is responsible for assisting with creating and communicating the overall safety and environmental program while identifying applicable regulations and risks in the North America. The position will closely interact with Operations, Legal, HR, and other staff functions to help assure compliance in all locations.

General Duties:

• Establish, implement and maintain a Safety Management System according to international standards (ISO45001) and good health and safety practice
• Coordinate HSE topics and facilitate mutual cooperation
• Establish, implement and maintain safety standards (policy, regulations and instructions) and programs
• Develop, implement and review leading and lagging indicators and prepare accident statistics and ensure Group reporting of HSE data
• Monitor the HSE performance, initiate improvements and specific safety programs
• Support and assist the Business Area, Legal Entity, manager and employees in HSE topics
• Assessment of OH&S risks and other risks to the OH&S management system (Job Safety Analysis, Risk Process Assessment, Environmental Hazards,
• Review and assess the training needs and establish, develop and coordinate safety training as required
• Execute HSE audits and inspections at the locations and construction sites
• Conduct and coordinate audits as well as follow-up on implementation of audit observations
• Develop safety communication plan and establish communication routines and coordination meetings
• Implement the HSE reporting policy including ad hoc reporting for accidents
• Communicate safety notifications and lessons learned to all divisions
• Cooperate with Group HSE Officer, HSE Managers in the various Business Areas and the Regional Safety Coordinator
• Support the management and the employees regarding safety issues, particularly workplace planning, implementation of new work processes, procurement of new equipment and substances, selection of personal protective equipment as well as training
• Support the management with regard to correction of deficiencies
• Coordinate safety topics with the competent persons nominated, the works council and the authorities
• Implement and maintain HSE regulations and Group policies in the legal entity
• Develop and implement local procedures and safety instructions
• Implement the safety program for the legal entity
• Monitor the HSE performance, initiate improvements and safety programs
• Implement global safety training in the legal entity
• Compile reports (accident, incident, leading indicators, lagging indicators, monthly site reports) and ensure Group reporting of HSE data
• Implement and maintain a process of workplace risk assessments
• Analyze work incidents and accidents and serious near misses

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Engineering, EHS, or related field; 7-10+ years of EHS experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the paper industry. Must have strong Knowledge of EHS Regulations & Program requirements. CSP, CPEA, CIH, CHMM or equivalent certifications is strongly desired.

Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint with the ability to generate concise and accurate reports and presentation materials. May be required to attend professional development classes/seminars to maintain proficiency for safety and environmental compliance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.