Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist - West Kelowna

Hitachi Energy; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Energy seeks a Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist to enhance safety and sustainability practices within a project site in British Columbia. The role focuses on compliance with health and safety regulations, promoting best practices, and fostering a collaborative work environment. Candidates should have a diploma in Occupational Health & Safety and experience in managing HSE matters, with a strong focus on communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of Occupational Environmental Health & Safety experience.
• Knowledge of ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and COR.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health, safety and sustainability culture.
• Guide team members in maintaining a safe workplace.
• Conduct internal safety audits and inspections.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Education

College Diploma/bachelor degree in Occupational Environmental Health & Safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist - West Kelowna

Health, Safety and Environmental Specialist - West Kelowna

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At Hitachi Energy, our purpose is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We bring power to our homes, schools, hospitals, and factories. Join us and work with fantastic people, while learning and developing yourself on projects that have a real impact on our communities and society. Bring your passion, bring your energy, and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation!

We strive to be world leaders in electric power by helping countries to have greener, stronger and cleaner electricity. By bringing sustainable energy to more and more people, we can reduce our impact on the planet. When you work with us, you will therefore be part of a higher purpose where each department contributes. Together we can encourage the next innovation - to make life better for everyone

Responsibilities

• Promote a strong health, safety and sustainability culture.
• Maintain an effective presence on the project sites.
• Guide and assist team members in maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, as well as acting as technical resource and advisor to management on related matters.
• Maintain a Health and Safety Management System in conformance to ISO45001 standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Identify health and safety issues, recommend and actively assist in identifying / implementing control/corrective measures to achieve compliance with governing Regulations and company policies.
• Lead the performance of ABRAs (Activity Based Risk Assessments) as required.
• Perform Management of Change as required.
• Identify, develop, provide and track training needs.
• Conduct and/or support the incident investigation process and ensure the appropriate follow-up.
• Manage and conduct various internal safety audits (not limited to): guarding, safety systems, ergonomics, lockout/tag-out, confined space, emergency response, WHMIS, forklift safety, etc.
• Manage the workplace inspection program, report finding and follow-up to ensure corrective action is taken.
• Prepare and share weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports on safety KPIs.
• Seek and share best practices and assist other facilities/teams and teams with safety related manners if required.
• Maintain Environmental Management System in conformance to ISO14001 standards and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Coordinate, oversee and ensure environmental regulatory compliance and annual permit renewals.
• Compile and maintain records in accordance with governmental agencies; completes and ensures submission of applicable annual reporting to the appropriate regulatory agencies.
• Monitor federal and provincial environmental legislations, regulatory requirements, new development programs and proceeds with required updates.
• Participate in the management and coordination of HSE projects as needed.
• Manage Early and Safe Return to Work programs.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness and response activities and training.
• Ensure HSE data is compiled and entered in the respective digital tools as required in a timely manner.
• Manage and maintain continuity of certification for HSE Audits like COR, SMA, ISO..etc.
• Prepare field service project related HSE documentation. This includes but is not limited to E-Hasp’s, RAMS, JSA’s, HIRA’s, procedures. Update and develop these as required for customer specific requirements. Confer with the Project Managers for assistance when required.
• Navigate and populate customer safety document portals that regulate site access.
• Conduct any required reviews of customer requirements (documentation, policies, procedures) or provincial legislation.
• Communicate and collaborate with customer and contractor HSE professionals to find common ground with policies and procedures.
• Other duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of identifying and managing HSE matters.
• Excellent communication, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong work ethics and sense of responsibility and accountability.
• Motivated/committed, adaptable, and able to effectively manage multiple tasks.
• Must be a team player and a team builder.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Above average proficiency in (MS Office) and other computer applications required.
• Willingness to travel to remote areas.
• Note: This position requires extensive travel to urban and rural/remote areas within your geographic area. Estimate travel 80% of work time.
  
  

Education/Experience Desired

• College Diploma/bachelor degree in Occupational Environmental Health & Safety or demonstrated equivalent education and experience.
• ISO 45001, ISO 14001, COR knowledge. Experience in certification and maintaining certification preferred.
• 3-5 Year Occupational Environmental Health & Safety experience.
• Strong knowledge of Provincial and Federal HSE laws, regulations and standards.
  
  
  

More About Us

Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future. We are advancing the world’s energy system to become more sustainable, flexible and secure whilst balancing social, environmental and economic value. Hitachi Energy has a proven track record and unparalleled installed base in more than 140 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ around 38,000 people in 90 countries. In fiscal year 2020 we generated business volumes of around $10 billion USD as reported by Hitachi. www.hitachienergy.com

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Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader that is advancing a sustainable energy future for all. We serve customers in the utility, industry and infrastructure sectors with innovative solutions and services across the value chain. Together with customers and partners, we pioneer technologies and enable the digital transformation required to accelerate the energy transition towards a carbon-neutral future.

We employ around 45,000 people in 90 countries who each day work with purpose and use their different backgrounds to challenge the status quo. We welcome you to apply today and be part of a global team that appreciates a simple truth: Diversity + Collaboration = Great Innovation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing and IT Services and IT Consulting

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