Temporary HSE Manager
Reporting to the Site Director
Based in Teesside
Position Overview:
As the Health and Safety Manager, you will be responsible for the management of operational risks inherent in the business that can affect personnel health and safety and that the assets meet corporate and legal requirements and continuous improvement in safety performance. You will ensure the accuracy of analytical data required to operate key parts of the business and lead Emergency Preparedness and Response.
You will be expected to demonstrate the appropriate behaviours and commitment towards health and safety to ensure we maintain our first-class safety culture.
Responsibilities:
Develop and implement health and safety policies, procedures and strategies
- Supporting the appropriate legislation and legal requirements to mitigate future risks/concerns of the impact of the UK business
- Lead and support the implementation of our behavioural safety programme on a corporate level
- Ensure Laboratory capabilities meet the needs of the UK business (fuels, effluents, water, etc) and manage the activities of the Laboratory teams
- Develop the H&S management systems which govern the disciplined, systematic approach of all risks involved in our business activities and corresponding plans in order to alleviate the risk and ensure compliance of the relevant assets
- Conduct operational reviews and audit checks to monitor conformance/compliance of the relevant systems and legislation
- Manage all matters relating to employees, contractors and other associated resources and external stakeholders to ensure organisation conformance to the relevant H&S policies - this approach will set the expectations for the company through leading by example
- Support the individual business areas by providing and delivering professional H&S support to assist in their achieving the improvement plan objectives and local safety initiatives
- Establish key operating philosophies and standards including benchmarks and key performance indicators to manage and drive the improvements of HSSQ across the organisation
- Monitor and report H&S performance to the group and local entity
- Disseminate information to operational units on corporate H&S policy matters encompassing lessons learnt
- Organise workshops on lessons sharing and setting of H&S objectives and targets to heighten awareness to employees and encourage involvement responsibility and accountability
- Regularly review the H&S approach and strategies to stay relevant and to ensure continuous performance improvements are made
- Provide guidance and support to operational units on the formulation, review and implementation of the respective H&S Action Plan
- Work closely with the operating groups, auditing knowledge relating to H&S policies and practices to ensure best practice
- Lead on inspections, audits and technical risk assessments including process hazard reviews ensuring actions are completed within agreed timescales
- Implement recording and tracking means for managing non-conformities and corrective actions
- Ensure that any near misses, dangerous occurrences or accidents are investigated and reported in accordance with legal and GHS Standards, and that any remedial action is effectively implemented
- Ensure that fire and other emergency arrangements are in place, maintained and periodically tested
- Ensure welfare facilities are adequately maintained in a safe condition
Requirements:
- A relevant degree (Occupational H&S or Health & Safety) or equivalent (NEBOSH Diploma) would be desirable.
- CMIOSH status or IOSH corporate membership would be advantageous but working towards would suffice.
- Strong HSSQ experience gained from a regional or national level role with function accountability is a must
- Experience of influencing, recommending and supporting an executive team or Board to make business decisions with safety in mind is essential
- Development, implementation and management of HSSQ tactical strategy is required
- Experience as a behavioural safety practitioner where you have managed and implemented programmes to improve safety culture is a must
- Implementation, development and management of well-being initiatives is essential
- Experience of managing a Health & Safety team is required
- Design and implementation of effective training programmes to upskill and remind teams of safety priorities is a must
- Experience of working closely with the relevant UK regulators is essential
- Experience gained from the Petrochemical, Power Generation or Utilities industries is essential
- Experience of behavioural safety programmes would be beneficial
- Prior experience of supporting group wide business integration from a HSSQ perspective is preferred
- A full driving licence is a must
- Right to work in the UK is essential