EHS Specialist

We are a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification (TIC) , delivering high quality services to help clients meet the growing challenges of quality, safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

Minimum Qualifications 

1. Degree level qualification in a related environment, health and safety topic or College degree in Engineering , Sciences or Facility Management.
2. More than five years of growing responsibilities in safety and/or environmental programs.
3. Hold Health and Safety professional certification such as NEBOSH, IOSH etc.).
4. Experience implementing health and safety management systems and process improvement.
5. Proven track record of managing EHS functions in a matrix environment.
6. Demonstrable in-depth understanding of essential/relevant EHS legislation and International Standards ISO 9001, ISO14001, OHSAS 18001.
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including comfort collaborating with site leaders
8. Spoken and written fluency in English.
9. Availability to travel regularly in their region and, to other locations in EMEA as required.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Provide EHS guidance and oversight to ensure compliance to all applicable project EHS Policies and legal requirement
2. Ensure the delivery of EHS performance in line with personal, functional goals and objectives, facilitating and/or arranging training programs on critical EHS issues.
3. Analyze EHS metrics weekly and monthly to discover trends and rationalize the allocation of resources to areas where the EHS risk is highest.
4. Develop and implement EHS programs to constantly improve EHS culture.
5. Conduct regular site visits to identify hazards, non-compliance and to improve controls.
6. Implement solutions to eliminate exposure to the risks and prevent injury.
7. Support the EHS Manager to deliver EHS strategic improvements.
8. Carry out EHS risk assessment activities.
9. Deliver EHS related training.
10. Cooperate with local environmental authorities and H&S agencies.
11. Investigate EHS related incidents, and support in the risk assessment activities, complete internal and external incident reports.
12. Establish internal assessment/audit processes aligned to strategic objectives.
13. Preparing responses to insurers/lawyers in response to personal injury claims received.
14. Ensure that site leadership and Associates are trained and knowledgeable on their EHS responsibilities.
15. Arrange, facilitate, and contribute to worker consultation and participation, e.g., EHS committee meetings.
16. Contribute to reduce environmental impacts and maintain a sustainable approach for office activities.
17. Assist the EHS Manager in preparing the EHS budget.

SHAPING A WORLD OF TRUST - WHAT WE VALUE AT BV

We create trust between businesses and we are committed to cultivating an open and inclusive environment wherever we operate and so do our employees. Being part of the BV family is more than just working, it’s being convinced that you will leave your mark…. in shaping a world of trust.