EHS engineer

at  Wrtsil

EHS ENGINEER

Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä’s purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
We are now looking for an

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

A hands-on Health and Safety advisor role. Working as part of our small team, the successful EHS Engineer will play a key role in supporting our management systems, delivering safety training to staff, conducting audits and helping to promote a positive culture whilst ensuring the company adheres to all current legislation, policies and procedures.

AS EHS ENGINEER, YOUR WORK WILL FOCUS ON THESE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote a positive H/S culture throughout the company and supply chain.
• Contribute to the Company’s H/S commitments in the highlighting and promoting best practice.
• Monitor and review site performance when needed through near misses, dashboards, CARS, inspections, safety walks, audits, toolbox talks.
• Assist and participate in the highlighting of health & safety related risks (HSE Committee meetings, town halls and training)
• Agree remedial action with SMT on any non-conformance and carry out follow up review to ensure the appropriate implementation has taken place.
• Ensure C.O.S.H.H documentation are maintained.
• Ensure full implementation of the Company’s Accident Reporting Procedure.
• Ensure the implications of changes in legislation and environmental, safety techniques are communicated and implemented throughout the Company and Supply Chain.
• Maintain relevant EHS procedures in accordance with the Company’s Integrated Management System.
• Ensure that corrections and corrective actions are defined and implemented for EHS non-conformities
• Educate and train local operational organisation to ensure that EHS procedures and standards are understood and complied with
• Review/evaluate current local methods, procedures and systems and recommend changes that will improve the productivity and/or EHS performance i.e. create, review and update risk assessments

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE/BE:

• HSE qualification i.e. IOSH/NEBOSH
• Knowledge or understanding of current health and safety legislation
• Experienced in writing RAMS
• Strong IT and numeracy skills, familiar with Word and Excel
• Experience carrying out site inspections/audits
• Proven experience working in EHS role