Job Description SummaryThe EHS Specialist would be operating from Pallavaram Office and will be taking care of Projects & Services (PCP) part of the GA India business mainly focusing close coordination with Project & Services Team, Contractor coordinators and site employees for effective implementation of GE Vernova EHS Requirements at customer project sites.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Promote workplace safety & and assists in the development, maintenance, and management of EH&S programs at customer project site(s) of India region, regional offices & integration facilities by following proactive incident and illness prevention, Contractor safety management, Electrical Safety & LOTO (Lockout Tagout) process management.
•    Lead by example for others and provide full and active commitment in the deployment of the GE EHS Policy and compliance to site EHS rules.
•    Collaborates with projects and service team to achieve the yearly Grid Automation EHS KPIs by actively involving in pro-active EHS control measures like: Conducting EHS Audits; Develop EHS Plans, Procedures & Risk Assessments; Training employees on relevant EHS procedures; Investigating and analysis of Incidents & Accidents; Effective communication of Lessons Learnt & periodic updates
•    Support the ITO team in assessing the EHS risks & provide corresponding mitigation plan
•    Organize periodic EHS trainings like Induction training, Job specific EHS Trainings, safety stand-downs & EHS Campaigns
•    Coordinate with Sourcing and Project team in onboarding the new Contractors 
•    Support in Monthly EHS Reporting for the APAC region
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Possess a recognized bachelor degreeQualified, competent, and certified EHS Professional from global/ national/ state approved institutes with minimum 8 yrs relevant work experienceExpert knowledge of local EHS legislationGood computer skill using MS office (word, excel, power point)Experience with and knowledge of independent standards organizations and certification programs such as ISO 14001, ISO 45001, etc

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS:

Great communication & inter-personal skillsDemonstrated experience in EHS at construction sitesProblem solving and root cause identification skillsHigh proficiency in English (oral & written)Customer project site audit skills

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes