Health, Safety & Environment DirectorAt ABB, we are dedicated to addressing global challenges. Our core values: care, courage, curiosity, and collaboration - combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to empower everyone to create sustainable solutions.Write the next chapter of your ABB story.
This position reports to

Manufacturing Unit Manager

Your role and responsibilities

As a HSE Director, you will have to lead, manage, develop and implement the strategy for the assigned core Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) programs in collaboration with the businesses to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. You adapt policies and procedures to continuously improve performance.This role contributes to the Electrification, Installation Products ABB division.•\tServes as the primary HSE interface within their assigned area of responsibility and cultivates a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE.•\tEstablish a clear vision and work with the management team to implement strategic prevention programs and plans that will contribute to a culture of excellence in HSE.•\tOversees the risk management of HSE program-related issues by providing advice on key ABB policy decisions to the executive committee, senior management, and HSE Function Head.•\tDrives behavioral change through the local implementation of group-wide and business-specific performance improvement programs and practices.•\tEnsures the HSE incidents are reported to the management and relevant stakeholders and drives the implementation of investigations and takes appropriate actions.•\tDrives HSE-related learning across the organization for continuous improvement.•\tEmbeds an exemplary health and safety culture and a strong focus on the environment across their respective organization.•\tDefines Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), sets benchmark key objectives and targets, and delivers results to the group management and external stakeholders.•\tEnsures the program performance is regularly monitored and reported to the relevant stakeholders.•\tEnsure the maintenance of the HSE management system and participate in internal and external audits, government agencies and insurance partners, as needed).•\tContribute to the deployment and implementation of various HSE programs and procedures (ergonomics, lockout, electrical safety, planned inspections and audits, etc.) and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.•\tLiving ABB’s core values of safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues, and the business.•\tEnsure full Legal compliance of all Canada Sites, namely esnure that Certificates of Authorization/Permits are in place, ensure that NPRI, Ministry of Environement and City legal reporting are compelted and sent on-time.•\tDrives cross collaboartion and best practice sharing across ELIP Canada sites.•\tActively participate in Division environmental projects in line with 2030 Sustianability Strategy.

Qualifications for the role

University degree in environment, ergonomics, and/or any relevant certification, diploma, or experience.10 to 15 years of experience in a similar position, in a manufacturing environment.Excellent knowledge of applicable HSE laws, regulations, and standards.Good knowledge of standards, guidelines, and specifications.Project management skills.Auditor certification is an asset.Communication skills and mandatory bilingualism, French and English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis.

BenefitsRetirement planAccident insuranceHealthcare planWellbeing programMore about us

The HSE & Security function sets Group-wide policies for health, safety, environment, security and crisis management which gives the fully accountable business their license to operate. It facilitates Group decision bodies and collaboration across the businesses, providing strategic guidance, governance and performance monitoring. The function also identifies and mitigates risks related to the corporate legal entity and is leading globally on security e.g., Crisis Management and Travel Risk Management. The HSE & Security function contributes to a vital competitive edge by supporting the business to capitalize on market opportunities, reduce risks and enabling business resilience for the benefit of our customers, employees and other stakeholders. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. For the ninth consecutive year, ABB Canada has been recognized as one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes magazine. Consistently ranked as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Montreal's Best Employers, Canada's Best Employers for Young People, Canada's Greenest Employers and a long-time recipient of the Women in Governance Parity Certification, ABB's culture and commitment is to provide a caring workplace where everyone collaborates, feels valued, respected, included and supported. Also committed to ensuring that all policies and practices respect the Employment Equity Program, we aim for our workforce to be truly representative of the four designated groups; women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities. ABB will provide reasonable accommodation to the applicant with disabilities and encourage applicants to self-identify in the application process. ABB's Military Reservist Policy offers Canada's Reserve Force members the flexibility to undergo military training and activities while maintaining job security, seniority, pay, benefits, and privileges as ABB employees, including up to 15 paid working days per year for training, as well as extended leave for operations both in Canada and abroad, ensuring seamless career integration with our nation's defense forces.