Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment - Freight Facilities

Responsibilities

• Provide health and safety measures in a working environment
• Support staff with the identification of environmental aspects and determining the project objectives and target
• Identify and evaluate the unsafe environment and practices
• Identify the root causes of safety and industrial hygiene
• Develop hazard control processes, methods, and programs
• Recommend solutions to issues that need improvement
• Advise several ways of controlling potential threats
• Monitor implementation of safety plans according to plans and objectives
• Monitor and track safety systems by using computer systems and spreadsheets
• Communicate plans and strategies across the entire business unit from time to time
• Maintain and manage equipment and processes related to each project of health and safety
• Suggest several preventive methods and practices like recycling, waste disposal, pollution control, etc.
• Collaborate with other levels of engineering staff, quality assurance, quality improvement, regulatory compliance specialists, etc.
• Measure and audit the effectiveness of hazard control programs
• Prepare future safety plans based on past experiences and facts
• Work in compliance with ISO 14000/14001 standards and practices
• Represents the Logistics & QHSE Manager on construction job sites
• Assists the HSE Manager in the establishment and management of the safety program and in the identification and mitigation of hazards to persons and property
• Assist the HSE Manager in developing Safety Performance Indicators and Targets and helps communicate findings to staff and assist in implementation of the mitigation strategies
• Provides oversight to the new hire safety orientation process and other safety related training
• Assists in development of the Project Health, Safety and Environment Plan
• Implements the Project Health, Safety and Environmental Plan
• Reviews and advises on safety requirements in the Method Statement and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)
• Reviews risk assessments for upcoming work and provide technical assistance to the safety planning process
• Receives, reviews, and distributes safety inspection reports with recommended corrective actions
• Audits and inspects the job site to detect and correct safety hazards
• Audits the job accident records and periodically prepare an audit report of these records
• Represents management during safety inspections of the job site by regulatory authorities
• Verifies proper maintenance, calibration, and operation of all safety equipment
• Leads the weekly HSE meetings with the contractor and participates in site safety training
• Takes a pro-active approach in resolving potential hazards at work site
• Verifies agreed safety standards and applicable regulations are enforced by the contractor
• Reports Near-misses and safety statistics each month
• Maintains and applies knowledge of current policies, regulations, and industrial processes
• Reviews "Permit to Work" procedures and log
• Carry out record, document, and issue daily, weekly & monthly site safety inspections, audits and reports
• Develop, monitor, and conduct site wide HSE induction for multi-national contractors, employees and visitors
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be assigned
• Ensure that construction activities in compliance with company policies and adhere to local regulations
• Train and oversee employees on health and safety regulations
• Monitor personnel and workspace
• Always ensure the company is prepared to submit the appropriate document
• Encourage and advocate for safer work equipment, materials, and supplies
• Track the number of incidents and produce reports
• Minimum Requirements
• Total 10 years. of experience
• Rail experience would be advantageous
• Under general supervision performs technical work in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements
• Exhibits knowledge and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of their environmental specialty
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures
• Monitors and prevents hazards and diseases that could be found in the work area
• Investigates accidents, injuries, and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace
• Minimum - Engineering Diploma Qualification
• Relevant HSE qualifications - NEBOSH, IOSH
• About AECOM
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The Senior Advisor - Safety, Health & Environment will support civil works for rail infrastructure as part of a transformative rail project.

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