Requisition ID: 67123 

ABOUT WHIRLPOOL CORPORATION 
Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading kitchen and laundry appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home and inspiring generations with our brands. The company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, KitchenAid, JennAir, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and InSinkErator. In 2023, the company reported approximately $19 billion in annual sales, 59,000 employees, and 55 manufacturing and technology research centers.  Additional information about the company can be found at WhirlpoolCorp.com.

The team you will be a part of The EHandS team designs, develops, implements and oversees the organization's environmental health and safety programs and procedures to safeguard employees and surrounding communities and to ensure that all facilities are in compliance with regulations.This role in summary

 This position is responsible for creating and implementing safety programs, conducting safety audits, and investigating accidents. The Safety Officer will also be responsible for educating employees on safety procedures and promoting a safe work environment. 

He/ She will assist the site EHS manager on various safety (EHS) programs including inspection, audits, monitoring, review EHS results and actions tracking. 

Your responsibilities will include

 

LEADERSHIP 

Lead EHS specific projects which include developing collaborative relationships with internal customers and employees and other whirlpool sites. 

Facilitate department / site level safety meetings & provide advice / guideline to the line functions. 

EHS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 

Conduct / facilitate Environment Impact Assessment & Risk Assessment as per procedure

Plan /organization of audits and monitoring for the effective closure of EHS audit gaps.

Conduct / witnessing of internal audit to improve system effectiveness

Review of compliance related to Environment & Safety Acts & Rules

Facilitate line functions to prepare & review of standard operating procedures .

Support Site EHS for management review on EHS management systems / its elements and preparing agenda and report /Minutes of the management 

Executing & coordinating for action of management review meeting

Ensure participation in the controlling/ mitigating the EHS emergency situations and effective coordinating mock drill & review of effectiveness & action compliance 

Maintenance of all applicable records, filing of periodic returns and managing all audits and inspections

Work permit system management 

 INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, AUDITS, INSPECTION, OBSERVATIONS & ACTION TRACKING 

Facilitate / Conducting & review of Incident investigations with concern person 

Compile corrective actions and follow-up for timely implementation. 

Plan & conduct risk based safety Inspections & audits 

Plan & Conduct Safety Observations (SMAT/ EMAT) to improve EHS culture

Audit, Inspection, SMAT/ EMAT data analysis & trends & action tracking 

EHS TRAINING, COMMUNICATION & CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT 

Facilitate / conduct training on environmental impact analysis, Risk assessment & other EHS subjects / topics 

Develop/ update EHS training content, 

Promote the use of all safety equipment, including personal protective equipment

Research, monitor, and assess workplace hazards, and coordinate and administer safety and health programs

Coordinate with supplier, contractor & other interested parties on EHS matters.

Promote health and safety awareness among all employees

Implement company-wide safety initiatives, including safety management systems, safety committee, safety meetings, and safety audits

Maintain awareness of developing environmental, health & safety issues

Coordinate the activities of local Safety Committee development, BBS (Behavioral Based Safety), supervisor training, peer-to-peer coaching and contractor safety management, environmental sustainability and energy management. 

ENVIRONMENTAL OPERATIONS & COMPLIANCES 

Wastewater treatment Plant operations, supervision & maintenance coordination 

Waste Management , handling & disposal coordination 

Prepare periodic returns & legal documentation under various EHS Laws 

Environmental monitoring, interpretation & action planning

Lead Environmental Pillar under WCM 

AUTHORITY

Implement EHS rules and regulations for the plant premises as per legal/statutory requirements

Stop the production/ hold the activities / stop the work in case of any probable EHS risks 

Counseling of any employee(s) those who are not adhering to EHS policies/rules & regulations

Escalate alarming issues to senior management team

Minimum requirements

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (Essential)

BE / B Tech. (Mech / Elect / Chemical) , Diploma ,MSE with Advanced Diploma in Industrial Safety from reputed Institute / CLI / RLI

AGE

24 to 28 Years

EXP.

3 - 6 years 

 

 

Preferred skills and experiences

Desirable

WCM will be an added advantage.

Should be Well Versed with EHS IT Tools ( Reporting / Analysis etc.)

Additional information

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

TECHNICAL

• Influencing skills

• Resilience, persistence, optimism 

• Computer literacy: MS Office & Basic Knowledge

• Knowledge of related EHS equipment

• Knowledge of safety, industry hygiene and environmental testing methods

• Organizing, planning & negotiating 

• Initiative training ability

 

 

 

MANAGERIAL

Own it - be personally & collectively accountable for results

Straight talk – Share honestly, transparently and timely

Lead with speed – agility, focus and confidence

One Whirlpool – breakdown barriers, team with others and  win together Thorough knowledge of all business functions

Leadership skills

Thorough knowledge of all business functions

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