Lead EHS Engineer

Job Description Summary

Roles will typically be aligned to specific businesses or sectors. Individuals will generally either be located at, and only support, a specific site or project (including construction), or have a role that requires specific industry/business expertise or interaction with specific business customers. This category will include those EHS professionals involved in "designing for EHS" (NPI), individuals responsible for customer or industry engagement, and EHS professionals working at customer sites or projects (generally not managing teams of EHS professionals or regions).
Impacts quality of own work and the work of others on the team. Executes standard operational/technical tasks typically subject to instructions and work routines. There is latitude to rearrange the sequence to complete task/duties based on changing work situations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

- Develop strong working relationship with operational and project manager of the assigned sites.
- Drive the expected EHS culture across all operations.
- Act as support liaison for all assigned sites in helping comply with regulatory requirements. Ensure all operations are carried out in compliance with applicable regulatory and GEV requirements. Understand EHS contractual requirements.
- Conduct Site kick-off EHS visit to check site EHS conditions and coach the site team as needed in site EHS Plan implementation.
- Conduct regular inspections of assigned sites to ensure safety rules and procedures are followed.
- Conduct deep audits in line with the business audit plan, with rigor and consistency, to identify deficiencies and drive improvements in the management of EHS. Support EHS management of chemicals for Hydro P&S: conduct approval of new chemicals, manage Safety Data Sheet digital databank, etc.
- Support the LATAM Region in driving continuous improvement in EHS programs, and the way they are implemented across sites.
- Review, analyze and evaluate effectiveness of existing programs and recommend necessary improvements. Support the Sub-regions in maintaining accreditation across assigned sites.
- Identify, support the hiring of, then manage and develop Site based EHS staffing for sites assigned to them.
- Drive increased use of Digital Programs and tools across assigned sites, aligned with Hydro Global.
- Conduct investigations and analysis of all accidents or hazardous situations. Identify trends and causes, as well as follow up on corrective and preventative actions.
- Deliver EHS trainings to assigned sites population as required.
- Ensure all internal and external EHS reporting is completed on time and with accuracy. Participate in Sub-Region data-analytics for LATAM Region.
- Support LATM EHS Organization in ITO, ISO Process, Framework, EHS Cultural Program, Contractor Safety and regulatory applicability.
- Be the GEV Learning EHS point of contact for LATAM Region.
- Coordinate the EHS Onboarding for the Region.
- Conduct ITO reviews and assess EHS requirements and risks, as requested to support the business being successful in gaining orders.
- Lead the ISO 14001 accreditation across his/her region.
- This list is not exhaustive of EHS requirements only main job tasks identified.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or related EHS field.
- 5+ years EHS experience, with exposure to several EHS areas in a Projects or Services environment.
- Knowledge of Energy business is a plus.
- Knowledge of Brazil EHS legislation.
- Ability to travel up to 50%, as required.
- Fluent in English & Portuguese - Any other language will be appreciated.

- Strong leadership and influencing skills.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues with competing priorities.
- High energy, self-starter, motivated and solution maker.
- Practical experience in risk elimination and project management.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- High skills in Pack Office.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No