EHS Coordinator

the goals and objectives in support of strategic initiatives designed to produce high level EHS performance for the plant

• Institute an effective and efficient organizational structure in the EHS Department

• Responsible for establishing an effective EHS system to monitor compliance with ISO14000, MESH and relevant governmental and regulatory requirements.

• As the EHS Management Representative, conducts Management Review with management staff and provide reports.

• Induce a positive attitude and response to all personnel on the need to observe industrial safety regulations, in line with EHS and other governmental regulatory requirements, procedures and practices for the protection of life and property

• Consult and liaise with relevant governmental and regulatory authorities on matters related to Environmental Health and Safety, and training requirements

• Implement an effective EHS self-audit program to comply with all procedures requirements at regular intervals, and follow up on non-conformance corrective and preventive actions

• Be focal point on environmental, health and safety issues and provide input to the plant management team on these areas

• Develop, facilitate and participate in forums for knowledge transfers and best practices sharing along with general integration of EHS programs across the plant operations including integration of corporate and sector level EHS initiatives

• Facilitate fiscally and socially responsible methods of reducing the environmental footprint of the plant operations

• Continuously identify, assess, reduce and eliminate EHS risk including security risk

• Lead, establish and maintain relationships with governmental authorities on matters of mutual concern including voluntary certifications eg. ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc., maintenance of environmental permits, submission of required reports and maintenance of EHS database

• Oversee and consolidate investigation of incidents including near misses, releases and losses and accidents to determine root causes and prepares and directs corrective and preventive action plans as appropriate

• Assist the plant management team in responding to emergency situations dealing with the environment, employees and the community

• Ensure all employees are properly trained in safety awareness and response

• Ensure there is proper documentation of all EHS and MESH program documents and the documents are easily accessible and traceable when needed

• Ensure all employees carry out their work in a safe manner

• Ensure there is an adequate supply of safety equipment e.g. PPE, fire extinguishers, first aid box etc. and these are well maintained and easily accessible when needed

• Ensure the overall safety and cleanliness of the workplace and environment

• Ensure full compliance with legal requirements as well as with the requirements of the company's EHS and MESH program

• Ensure full compliance with the emergency response plan in the event of emergencies

• Ensure the plant meet and achieve all its EHS and MESH program goals and targets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a technical field from an accredited school

• Required AK3 certification

• Added Advantage with SMK3 certification.

• At least 3 years of management experience in Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) processes

• Understanding of UK EHS legislation

• Experience of manufacturing processes

• Good communication skills and abillity to communicate at all levels

• NEBOSH (desirable)

Skills:

Familiar with ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 etc., maintenance of environmental permits, submission of required reports and maintenance of EHS database

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