Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Manager
Location: York/Borehamwood/Radlett

Salary: Competitive

Alstom is a global leader in the world of rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies.

Alstom employs approximately 2,000 people at over 20 different locations in the UK & Ireland. We are a major supplier & maintainer of tramways, main line trains, metro cars, electrical renovation & signalling systems.

We currently have vacancies for 2 regional EHS Manager positions, one covering northern England and Scotland; this position will be based out of our York office, the other position regional EHS Manager South will be based out of our Borehamwood or Radlett offices.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The EHS manager will be responsible for all Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements within the designated geographical area of the Signalling, Systems and Infrastructure (SS&I) UK & I business unit.

To support the SS&I business in maintaining, EHS compliance against Alstom’s corporate and project requirements.

To advise the Project team on all aspects of EHS and offer support and assistance where required to successfully deliver the project and maintain and improve EHS standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

External Communications: Network Rail Project Manager; Network Rail EHS Manager; Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
Internal Communications: EHS Director; Head of EHS; Regional Delivery Directors; Project EHS Managers; SS&I HQ
function.

• Develop and implement strategies taking into account the business and corporate requirements for managing and continually improving the company’s safety standards;
• Ensure that the relevant EHS requirements of the Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) are effectively applied on the project;
• Assist in the development and reviewing the safety aspects of the following documents: Construction
• Phase Plans, Work Package Plans, Task Briefing Sheets, Environmental Management Plans, Quality Management Plan and Site Waste Management Plans;
• Ensuring EHS inductions are prepared for new projects and critical EHS information remains current including – existing induction packs, posters, notices, signage, registers, procedures etc.;
• Providing/obtaining advice/guidance and giving assistance on general EHS matters;
• Carry out safety inspections in accordance with the company and project requirements and, where possible, close out actions within required timescales;
• Ensuring EHS compliance etc. for projects/project locations e.g. locations. – risk assessments, welfare arrangements, communication and employee engagement and project safety meetings;
• Undertake project inductions;
• Carrying out training sessions/briefings on EHS topics as necessary to project team;
• Monitoring employees and contractors to ensure that activities are undertaken in accordance with agreed standards (e.g. client, industry, OHSAS 45001 and HSG65), procedures, and Work Package Plans/task briefs (Method statements);
• Undertaking/reporting on formal EHS audits in line with Alstom’s and the client’s requirements;
• Compilation of EHS reports including KPIs’ and Teranga information in line with required timescales;
• Assistance with accident/incident, near miss/close call investigations in line with Alstom’s accident/incident investigation process;
• Where relevant, ensure that team members’ objectives are set in line with company requirements and ALPS is maintained accordingly;
• Manage direct reports to meet company and project requirements;
• Manage EHS events in EHS connect.

POST HOLDER REQUIREMENTS

Essential:

• NEBOSH Construction or General certification a minimum;
• Personal Track Safety (PTS);
• Member of IOSH;
• First Aid at Work;
• Trained internal / external auditor;
• Persuasive communicator with the ability to explain legislative information clearly and concisely;
• Demonstrates as good used of initiative;
• Experience of the Railway Industry.

Essential Technical Skills & Competencies
Role requires safety critical work? Yes

Desirable:

• Experience in project quality management;
• Good all-round knowledge of occupational EHS and operational railway safety regulations and Network Rail Standards;
• Principal Contractor (PC) Safety, Health and Environment experience;
• Rail and construction plant/work equipment operations;
• IEMA certificate;
• Lead Auditor;
• Management of Work at Height experience
• Fire safety and risk management certificate.

Alstom is committed to create a diverse & international working environment that reflects the future of our industry, our clients and end-users. As an employee, you will have a unique opportunity to continue to build your career and directly contribute to the expanding growth of the global transport industry.

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