Lead EHS Specialist - GULF

Roles and Responsibilities

• Fully compliance and coverage of Framework 3.0
• 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 proactive 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 EHSRisk Portfolio Program.
• Support the InquiryToOrder (ITO or Sales/Tendering) team in assessing the EHS risks & provide corresponding mitigation plan.
• Organize periodic EHS trainings like Induction training Job specific EHS Trainings safety standdowns & EHS Campaigns
• Coordinate with Sourcing and Project team in onboarding the new Contractors.
• Support in Monthly EHS Reporting for the GULF Cluster.
• 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.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED)
• Minimum of 8 years EHS experience in project /construction environment
• Locally or internationally recognized professional EHS qualification like NEBOSH ICC or ICG
• Expert knowledge of local EHS legislation
• Good knowledge of Microsoft office webbased tools smart sheet.
• Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001 ISO 45001.
• Fluent English skills and Arabic (written and spoken)
• Flexibility to travel 50 to 60 of the time with a focus on Qatar Kuwait and Iraq sites.

Desired Qualifications

• 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.

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