Health Safety & Environmental (HSE) Specialist - Sweden/Europe
Role: HCL Technologies is looking for a Health & Safety and Environmental (HSE) Specialist to join the Team with responsibility to manage HSE in Sweden and other EU countries.
HCL Technologies currently operates in 27 countries in Europe with a workforce of over 12,000 using a mixture of HCL offices, Client offices, labs, engineering sites and/or home working to complete business.
As HCL continues to grow in this region, there is has become a requirement to expand the team of Health & Safety and Environmental specialists
· Ensure a safe working environment without risk to health
· Ensure that all Health & Safety and Environmental policies, procedures, rules and regulations are adhered to and are regularly reviewed, updated and communicated.
· Ensure the Company meets its statutory obligations in all areas pertaining to health, safety welfare at work and environment, including statutory training and reporting.
· Ensure the completion and regular review of risk assessments for all work operations.
· Ensure the completion and regular review of Environmental Aspects and Impact Assessments (EAIA) for all work operations.
· Ensure that all accidents are documented, investigated and recommended improvements implemented.
· Ensure that all Environmental incidents (applicable to our business activities) are documented, investigated and corrective actions implemented
· Ensure that safety inspections are carried out, fire drills and fire alarms are correctly reported, risk assessments and procedures are managed, and employees are aware of their responsibilities.
· Co-ordinate the development of safe systems of work and procedures.
· Ensure full and accurate health and safety and training records are maintained.
· Establish a full programme of documented health & safety and environmental inspections, audits and checks.
· Establish a structured programme of health & safety training throughout the Company.
· Ensure that all agreed action points are completed within deadlines.
· Keep up to date with all aspects of relevant health, safety, welfare at work and environment legislation and communicate relevant changes to the business.
· Provide regular reports to the H&S Manager on relevant health and safety activities.
· Participate in meetings when required to report on relevant health & safety matters.
· Ensure all legal requirements in each country are being met
· Assist managers in sharing best HSE practices with at all locations under scope.
· Contribute to compliance and management of ISO14001 and ISO45001 accreditations
· Maintain & review country and site management HSE Procedures
· Liaise and advise departments and projects on HSE legal requirements, identify gaps & non-conformities
· Implement legal, corporate and other requirements, standards and processes related to H&S and Environmental practices in line with the company's corporate ISO management system
· Perform tasks related to environmental aspects and impacts
· Identify hazards and threats, evaluate the risks of injuries and health, develop regular risk analysis
· Lead Internal Audits and attend external audits
· Perform inductions of employees, refreshers and specific training related to HSE matters.
· Engage and train mangers to ensure they are aware of their responsibilities
· Arrange training of employees where required
· Manage internal communications and safety briefings
· Manage incidents, investigations and analysis
· Ensure relevant statistics are kept up to date
· Can also process the invoice and deal with vendors
· Knowledge of ARIBA, Tuscany (NeON) and billing process, PR/PO process
· Knowledge of GWS (Admin) task and can support in day to day activities and duties.
Experience
· Minimum 3-5 years in the Industry of Health Safety & Environment with experience of formulating and implementing HSE procedures.
· Previous experience working for a global organisation with specific knowledge of European HSE laws (Directives) and management
· Previous experience working in multiple countries / regulations with the experience of providing advice to managers.
Education
· Environmental Management Degree / Diploma (or working towards)
· Health and Safety Management Degree / Diploma (or working towards)
· IOSH / NEBOSH Certified (or equivalent)
· Professional membership of IOSH (or equivalent)
· European Law related to HSE or equivalent (preferred)
· Certified Internal Auditor/ Lead Auditor on ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 (Good to have)