Environmental Health Safety Specialist

The EHS Manager will provide expert advice and guidance to site operations, employees, and contractors on the implementation and continuous improvement of the company’s Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) management system. The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements while driving a proactive safety culture that minimizes workplace incidents, environmental impacts, and operational risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Report directly to the Plant Manager and work closely with the Global EHS function to support business objectives and EHS strategy.
• Develop, implement, and maintain site EHS programs aligned with the company’s EHS management framework.
• Establish and manage site-specific EHS programs including:
• Electrical safety
• Safe systems of work
• Hazardous waste management
• EHS training
• Ergonomics
• Contractor safety
• Machinery safety
• Chemical safety
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Crisis management
• Collaborate with operational and functional leaders to identify hazards, assess risks, and implement appropriate control measures.
• Manage occupational injury and illness cases and implement initiatives to reduce incident rates.
• Coordinate and oversee all mandatory EHS training requirements for site personnel.
• Develop and manage site audit and inspection programmes, ensuring corrective actions are completed within agreed timeframes.
• Promote and embed the company’s EHS strategy across the site.
• Conduct EHS culture assessments and implement action plans to strengthen safety performance.
• Develop and maintain contractor management processes to ensure compliance with company standards.
• Manage site security processes and ensure compliance with internal requirements.
• Implement proactive occupational health, wellbeing, and ergonomics initiatives.
• Provide EHS support across all operational areas, including customer-specific requirements where applicable.
• Share best practices and provide support to other operational sites.
• Manage EHS resources effectively while promoting competency development and leadership.
• Support the introduction of new technologies and processes through effective Management of Change (MOC) procedures.
• Provide EHS guidance for site modifications and construction activities.
• Ensure compliance with all local environmental, health, and safety legislation and company standards.
• Manage environmental compliance programmes including:
• Air emissions
• Hazardous waste
• Wastewater management
• Ensure emergency response and business continuity plans are maintained and regularly tested.
• Prepare and submit all required EHS compliance reports to internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Stay up to date with changing EHS legislation and industry best practices.
• Conduct regular site inspections to identify and mitigate safety risks.
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of all EHS data, records, and reporting.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Environmental Science, Health & Safety, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in an EHS role within manufacturing, construction, industrial, field service, or engineering environments.
• Strong knowledge of applicable environmental, health, and safety legislation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; additional local language skills are advantageous.
• Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Previous leadership or management experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a matrix organisation.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Leadership and people management
• Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Risk assessment and hazard identification
• Incident investigation and root cause analysis
• Internal auditing and compliance
• Contractor management
• Emergency response planning
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Training and coaching
• Data analysis and reporting

Key Stakeholders

• Regulatory authorities
• Internal EHS teams
• Site leadership
• Operational managers
• Employees
• Contractors and subcontractors
• Corporate support functions

Decision-Making Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the site’s EHS programme.
• Ensure compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in EHS performance and culture.
• Deliver EHS training and competency development programmes.
• Provide strategic advice on EHS matters to site leadership and project teams.

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