The EHS advisor will be a key figure in instilling a culture of health, safety, and environmental excellence. Through the continual improvement of EHS management systems and the development of a culture of collaboration and engagement the EHS advisor will be front and centre in making the step change. Taking a worker-centric approach to safety whilst upholding and developing a just and fair culture, the EHS advisor will work closely with the EHS manager and operations teams spanning manufacturing, site engineering and capital projects teams.,
- To assist in the development and embedding of an improving safety culture across all areas of the business.
- Provide Environment, Health and Safety guidance and advice to all levels in the business, in order that employees have the required knowledge and awareness to improve practices and operate safely.
- Design and deliver EHS training to all levels of the site team.
- Monitor and drive completion of site compliance tasks including closing the gaps actioned through the site legal registers.
- Build new processes and systems to support achievement of best-in-class EHS management.
- Lead and assist in site investigations, always placing the emphasis on learning and improving.
- Gathering relevant data to support and carry out statutory reporting as per business and external requirements including regulatory.
- Maintain waste, emissions, and energy records in line with statutory requirements.
- Authority (if applicable): Decisions critical to safety of employees, contractors, visitors and the environment. Decisions in emergency situations.
- Level 5 qualification in Health and Safety Management
- High Hazard industry experience
- Membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) or Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
- Dimensions: Team
- 0 direct reports
- 0 indirect reports
- Principal Contacts & Purpose of Contact
- Internal - Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, HR, Corporate EHS.
- External - Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Natural Resources Wales, Consultants, Auditors and Contractors.
- Designing, writing, and implementing EHS processes.
- Strong communication, coaching and influencing skills.
- Working knowledge of environmental permitting and statutory reporting.
- Operation and maintenance of ISO 14001 certified management system.
- Providing internal training to employees at all levels.
- Reviewing and supporting the risk assessment process.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with an ability to challenge and question all levels with the organisation.
- Flexible approach with an open-minded attitude to achieving results.
- Minimal travel required, less than 10% of work time. Travel could include other sites in Convatec, suppliers or contractor premises.
- Languages
- Speaking: Yes English
- Writing/Reading: Yes English
EHS Advisor in Rhymney employer: ConvaTec Inc
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