SHE Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

In this role, the incumbent will implement, evaluate and monitor all activities to minimise risk or hazard to safety, health, security or to the environment for NALCO Italiana Manufacturing’s operations in the Nichelino Plant.

The job holder will ensure compliance with the Local legislation and all relevant notifications, safety report standards and formulation of supporting documentation, emergency response planning and organization.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Ensure legal compliance relevant to all applicable national regulations. Manage the communications and interactions with the Company / external bodies. Promote the Ecolab Goal Zero safety culture and establish strategies to ensure a safe working environment at all times. Implementation of Ecolab SHE global strategies, Life Critical Policies (LCP) and initiatives relevant to the site. Develop and communicate these to engage and motivate staff in all aspects of policy and procedure application. Minimize SHE risk within the location through working with functional teams to reduce risks in operational activities through development of associated SHE standards, operating procedures and assessments. Develop and maintain Risk assessments; identify activities and analyze operational environmental aspects/ impacts. Develop and implement a continuous improvement strategy for SHE ensuring employee engagement and participation. Develop, implement and maintain SHE systems relevant to ISO9001 standards. Carry out accident/ incident and near miss investigation, monitoring and tracking of corrective and preventative actions. Ensure policies and strategies are in place to achieve location and regional SHE annual goals and objectives. Lead and support initiatives as necessary and report on progress as required. Provide advice and support to all staff in order to achieve and maintain the SHE objectives and standards. Promote SHE initiatives, improvements, developments and programs at all times. Establish and revise SHE procedures and guidelines and periodically review existing procedures as required. Implement industry best practices, systems and standards as relevant. Develop and provide SHE training programs to all staff within the site and wider business as relevant. Develop close working relationships and knowledge sharing with SHE personnel and management team in the wider Nalco Champion and Ecolab communities. Support all functions on Nichelino site on SHE and other relevant areas. Demonstrate through all daily activities a personal commitment to Safety, Health and the Environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor or higher degree level in Safety or Environmental Engineering or in other related field, . Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering. Minimum NEBOSH General Certificate. Practical experience and/ or well-developed understanding of operating within a COMAH regulated site, preferably in a processing environment. Strong team orientation, self-starter and highly motivated individual. Practical, flexible and involved approach to providing SHE support and services at all staff levels and locations within the Eastern Hemisphere business unit. Proven relevant experience in similar SHE position(s). Extensive and detailed knowledge of SHE practices, standards and general legislation and regulatory requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Office based role with an occasional requirement to audit off site.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Ecolab is committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and furthering the principles of Equal Opportunity to Employment. Our goal is to fully utilize minority, female, and disabled individuals at all levels of the workforce. We will recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, Ecolab will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, or disability.

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