EHS Advisor

Progress Rail; South Queensferry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Progress Rail is seeking an EHS Advisor to lead and mentor on health and environmental protection, ensuring compliance with regulations at the South Queensferry facility. The ideal candidate will have a NEBOSH certification and extensive experience in EHS practices. This role includes conducting audits, providing training, assessing risks, and developing safety protocols to improve the workplace's safety culture.

Benefits

Incredible development and career growth

Company funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership funded

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension scheme

Company funded life assurance

Employee discounts hub access

Discounted healthcare cash plan

24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in EHS.
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and corporate standards.
• Excellent communicator across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in EHS compliance and understanding regulations.
• Conduct internal audits and manage EHS training.
• Monitor and evaluate incidents and compliance audits.

Skills

EHS regulations

Communication

Education

NEBOSH general certificate

Technical degree or NEBOSH diploma

Job description

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Progress Rail is looking to recruit An EHS Advisor to provide leadership, mentoring, and direction to ensure employee health and the environment are protected. Conduct and supervise activities that ensure compliance with governmental regulations and corporate policies. To undertake Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) activities across the company’s facilities in the South Queensferry facility.

THE ROLE:
As an EHS Advisor you will be required to:

• Assist operations management in understanding related EHS requirements and their impact on operations
• Demonstrate safe operational practices and integrity whilst carrying out the duties of the EHS advisor role
• Maintain communications with the facilities Leadership Teams
• Manage EHS systems to maintain accreditation to both ISO45001 and ISO14001 standards. Also to contribute to the development of the EHS management system
• Conduct internal EHS audits and assist in preparation for external audits and visits
• Identify common safety/health/environmental hazards inherent in the organisations operations and works with the EHS Manager and corporate EHS to establish guidelines for protection from those hazards
• Evaluate the impact of impending regulations and communicates these issues to appropriate facility personnel
• Prepare and review EHS training materials for the facility and/or perform training that has already been developed and recommend further training requirements, based on known hazards and risks within the business
• Provide annual training to employees on a range of EHS topics
• Conduct new hire orientation with all new starters
• Assists management in addressing and correcting Compliance Audit findings
• Monitor, track, and follow up on Safety Improvement cards that are submitted to SQF the facility
• Perform and manage incident investigations where required and ensure all documentation is filled out correctly
• Utilise and modify the corporations “best management practice” programs and plans to fit the needs of the facility
• Carry out frequent walks of facilities shop floors engaging with employees to improve the safety culture
• Investigate and establish standards for protective equipment
• Perform self-assessments of safety/health/environmental programs for compliance with company standards, government regulations, and adequacy relative to local conditions.
• Generate and review reports for environmental and safety agencies
• Responsible for the management and governance of the site “Part A – PPC –Operating permit” including the preparation and maintenance of all documentation, records and data submissions to the relevant enforcement agencies
• Responsible for the management and governance of the site’s Legionella management systems including the preparation of all documentation, maintenance of records and submissions to the relevant enforcement agencies
• Management and governance of the sites waste management systems including the preparation of all documentation, maintenance of records and submissions to the relevant enforcement agencies
• Management and governance of the site noise control plans
• Management of the site energy conservation plans
• Provide support and advice to facility departments in the review and update of COSHH, PUWER and Risk Assessments, to ensure their suitability and sufficiency
• Conduct monthly EHS committee meetings
• Develop the Monthly Safety report
• Monitor the compliance of the Asbestos Management Register and Risk Plan where applicable
• Conduct and maintain the EHS Safety Walk systems
• Designated site security manager for the SQF facility
• Perform other tasks in keeping in line with the post as required by the EHS Manager and General manager responsible for the site.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal EHS Advisor:

• Breadth of knowledge and experience including EHS regulations, programs and policies
• NEBOSH general certificate with at least 3 years’ experience is required. A technical degree or NEBOSH diploma is highly desired
• Strong understanding of EHS regulations and corporate standards is essential.
• Excellent communicator across all levels

BENEFITS:

• Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.