HSE Officer

Summary of the role

The Site HSE Office is mobilised to one of our construction work site in Canada. The incumbent will support our teams in ensuring a safe work environment for all. They will be working as part of a site team of Site Manager, Supervisors, Quality Assurance Specialist and Adminstrator. The size of the team and the duration of the site varies depending on the project scope. The role is a mix of site office documentation of the work and, on site work to ensure full compliance of projects.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role: 

•    Ensures fulfillment of HSE requirements at construction site, following health, safety, and environmental (HSE) plan in compliance with Company standards, customer requirements and Government regulations;
•    Supports Site Manager for HSE management and safety instructions implementation for our workers and partners;
•    Main local liaison with customer HSE organization and provincial regulatory agencies.

Below, are listed the principal duties for this role: 

•    Prepares weekly and monthly statistics HSE reports; 
•    Provides assistance in the implementation and update of the health, safety, and environmental plan; 
•    Provides assistance in identification of risks and definition of control measures (through safe work procedure, Job Safety Analysis);
•    Carries out and records regular safety checks and safety inspections; 
•    Provides assistance in Tool-box talks;
•    Coordinates safety committee;
•    Records and investigates accidents and incidents; performs Root Cause Analysis on HSE issues;
•    Coordinates health, safety, and environmental aspects of site activities; 
•    Provides introduction training and site specific health, safety, and environmental training; 
•    Coordinates required safety training on site; 
•    Coordinates First Aid rescue, First Aid responders and Fire Protection programs;
•    Proposes immediate correction of a HSE deficiency; checks if HSE corrections from deficiency are effective;
•    Ensures OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001 and COR programs are maintained at site;  
•    Support execution of internal audits in construction sites and facilities and coordinate external audits;
•    Coordinates with Workers Compensation as required;
•    Collaborates with HSE Advisor for business update on HSE Management System.

Day shift, typically 6 days/week, 10 hours minimum per day. Located on one of our active construction sites in Quebec.

Why do you fit the profile?
Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team. 

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

•    Minimum 3 years of experience in HSE management on a construction site or heavy industries; 
•    University degree in Health and Safety or equivalent
•    Knowledge of Provincial Construction Safety legislation;
•    Experience in dealing with unionized environment
•    Experience working on construction sites (Hydro power plant - an asset);
•    Strong communication skills (spoken & written) at all levels of the organization; 
•    Leadership skills, Team Player following Company common Goals
•    Proven Auditor and Trainer skills;
•    Excellent problem solving skills (root cause analysis expertise), sound judgment, initiative & creativity;
•    Willingness to travel and flexible with work schedule.

What do we offer
•    Life, disability, dental and extended health insurance;
•    Pension plan;
•    Hybrid work mode;
•    Profit sharing program;
•    Employee assistance program;
•    Employee individualized training and career plan. 

Did you know?
ANDRITZ Hydro is:
•    Over 170 years of experience in turbine design
•    Over 471,000 MW of installed and upgraded capacity
•    Over 32,000 turbine units delivered    
•    Over 125 years in electrical engineering
•    65 representative offices worldwide    
•    More than 7000 employees worldwide including 310 in Quebec
•    Over 50 Compact Hydro units per year    
•    A complete range of designs up to 800 MW
•    20 manufacturing sites worldwide    
•    10 test beds worldwide