Hvdc Project EHS Lead

**Job Description Summary**: The Project EHS Lead will be GE’s Environment, Health & Safety representative during the execution of HVDC Projects. He/She will be responsible to support the Project Director & the project team on all EHS matters, coordinate EHS activities on the site(s) of a given project and ensure coherent implementation of GE policies and procedures during the whole project execution.

Reports to GI HVDC EHS Leader.

**Main tasks**:
Preparation / EHS Plan
- Prepare the Project EHS Plan and individual site procedures prior to mobilization and develop updates when needed.
- Coordinate the GE site EHS programs with all projects stakeholders and assist the GE Construction Manager, Site Managers, Supervisors and Subcontractors in its implemention.
- Ensure the site has identified all applicable legislation or standards, and ensure he/she understands the requirements, to achieve compliance.
- Liaise with Subcontractors, insurance representatives, local medical services, local fire and police departments, local regulatory agencies, and Customer/Client on EHS related matters.

Emergency Response Plan
- Prepare and regularly review the site(s) ERP
- Ensure presence of all required materials and equipment, and that the persons required to use it are trained.
- Take on the role of emergency event coordinator or ensure a suitably trained and competent person is appointed.
- Ensure Emergency drills are carried out regularly.

Prevention
- Develop and deliver EHS induction plan for all construction personnel and visitors reporting to the project site.
- Ensure that risk assessments are communicated to anyone who is involved or could be affected by the task before the task begins.
- Drive “Toolbox” safety talks, Safety Meetings, etc. for GE employees.
- Ensure Sub Contractors hold regular EHS meetings and “Toolbox” safety talks.
- Conduct regular documented EHS Inspections.
- Manage any site inspections carried out by regulatory agencies.
- Oversee the management of PPE for GE staff and visitors on site.

Correction
- ** STOP WORK** for any unsafe acts or conditions.
- Manage any on site incidents/accidents to ensure the required actions are implemented expediently and assist with conducting accident/incident investigations.
- Advise the management of GE/Subcontractor of unsafe acts/conditions observed on the project site for prompt action to implement preventive measure to avoid re-occurence.

Records
- Ensure proper record keeping by GE & its sub-contractors (training / certification, audits, inspections, occupational safety and health monitoring activities,).
- Manage the retention of the EHS required documentation in the Site EHS files and in GE tools.
- Collect data required for the compilation of site EHS indicators
- Identify best practices that may be of use to other sites and communicate these to the Project EHS Manager.

**Qualifications/Requirements**:

- Degree/Diploma qualified in Environment, Health & Safety (or equivalent)
- Locally or internationally recognized professional EHS qualification
- Strong EHS experience in projects and/or services activities
- Fluent English, advanced German or Dutch will be plus

**Desired Characteristics**:

- Strong oral and written communication skills towards a very diverse group of workers.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced environment and make quick and sound decisions in emergency response situations

**Additional Information**:
**Relocation Assistance Provided**:No

LI-Remote - This is a remote position