Environment Health & Safety Controller

Location Filton
Job Type Contract
Salary Negotiable
Reference JO-2301-656_1672838398
Duration 6 months

The EHS Controller would act on behalf of the Head of Operations to support, facilitate and conduct activities to secure the rigorous implementation of Airbus EHS policy and procedures.

Responsibilities

  • The implementation of a Local Electronic Safety Management System that achieves company requirements and alignment to ISO 45001.
  • Risk Management with clear and concise assessments with realistic and achievable countermeasure that are cost effective, which are maintained within the local risk register.
  • To cooperate with and seek direction and advice from the EHS team on matters of EHS strategy, policy, process, as necessary.
  • To produce and support the implementation of appropriate local procedures, support the writing and verification of method statements and systems as required by legislation, policy or risk assessment.
  • To evaluate local EHS performance data and provide the business unit with information on possible areas of concern and support in root cause analysis to rectify problem areas.
  • To facilitate monthly EHS review meetings within the business and ensure senior management and employee representatives are involved.
  • To facilitate effective communication of EHS matters through the local management structure.
  • To monitor and track the progress of local EHS improvement actions using the applicable action tracking system, ensuring escalation where required.
  • To provide appropriate representation and support during the introduction of new plant, equipment and methods of work within the business.
  • To provide the initial point of contact within the business for all operational EHS issues such as induction, visitors and support the EHS team where required for Insurers and enforcement agencies.
  • To assist the Head of Operations in preparing and implementing plans that meet the requirements of EHS Policy, including:
    • Defined Operational areas including flow of product, ensuring welfare is at the forefront of decision making.
    • Risk assessment, risk reduction and risk review plans.
    • Environmental management plans.
    • EHS training plans and support for toolbox talks.
    • Local Emergency Management Plans.
  • To brief local management, TU Safety Representatives and others on EHS process changes.
  • To work in partnership with their local Trade Union Safety Representatives.
  • AOS implementation management, environment and safety.

Skill Set

Essential

  • NEBOSH Occupational Health and Safety Certificate or equivalent - as part of continual development the successful candidate must be willing to achieve Nebosh Safety Diploma within an agreed timescales.
  • Demonstrated experience in reporting to and working with key stakeholders to implement safety related projects/ tasks.
  • First-hand experience of formal risk assessment techniques.
  • Relevant experience in engineering, manufacturing and technical working environments.
  • A considerate team player who also has the ability to work autonomously on their own initiative with a positive attitude whilst working to the expected Airbus behaviours.
  • A clear understanding of the pragmatic and practical application of health and safety standards.
  • Good working knowledge of office IT systems and software.

Desirable

  • Experience of machinery safety and / or Construction Design & Management.
  • Knowledge of Environment risk management.
  • Project management skills.
  • Occupational Hygiene knowledge.

Guidant Global (Airbus) is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.