EHS Project Director

Req ID: 495389

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

The EHS Site Director reports to EHS NAM Director and work closely with the Project Director.

Purpose of the job:

• The EHS Project Director has overall responsibility for managing Health & Environment to achieve EHS excellence at the site level. Working with NAM EHS Director, site Managing Team & EHS site Team to achieve sustainable EHS excellence by ensuring and providing a safe and healthy environment for our people and to our contractors.
• Protect Alstom assets and reduce risks of business interruption resulting from fire and natural catastrophes.
  
  

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Site Management to safely deliver the project and safely reach milestones for every phase of the project
• Manage site EHS Team (Monitor, assist, coach, assess, and develop)
• Work in collaboration with client, constructor, project managers, contractors.
• Develop, strategize and implement SMS to be adapted phase by phase
• Ensure that Alstom EHS standards and tools & AZDP, are deployed at Project level.
• Implement a strong EHS culture of 0 deviation
• Coach and support project managers into EHS ownership
• Develop EHS understanding and competencies. Deploy learning and development programs. (Training Matric)
• Build an EHS communication plan
• Ensure that Accidents/Incidents are first prevented and, when occurring, reported, recorded, investigated and analyzed.
• Support local teams to establish REX reports in case of severe or potentially severe accidents. Ensure all potentially severe events are captured and investigated. Responsible for the quality of accidents/incidents analysis and REX reports on the Site & communication of those REX reports.
• Implement Modified work program
• Ensure legal watch
• Has full authority and must stop any operational activity resulting in an immediate high risk to People or the Environment.
  
  

Network & Links

Internal

• Alstom Management Project Team
• Alstom EHS NAM Network
• Other Functions: Procurement, Quality, HR, T&C, Finances
  
  

External

• Alstom contractors
• Local authorities
• Stakeholders
• Client
• Constructor
  
  

Performance measurements:

• Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports.
• TRIR & IFR 1
• Lost time / Fatality / severe accidents
• Inspections and management tour
• Training hours
• # Risk Assessment produced
• Worked hours
• AZDP audit result
• Toolboxes
• Health and wellbeing (Occupational diseases, ergonomic)
• Contractor readiness
• Action tracker
• Environment
  
  

Educational Requirements:

• University Engineer or Business Degree
• Recognized Health and Safety Qualification to Diploma or Degree level
• Environmental Qualification to Diploma or Degree level
  
  

Experience:

• Significant experience (10 years min) in EHS function
• Experience in leading a Team
• Experience in a EHS Manager role
• Experience in EHS regulations applicable in Ontario
• Experience in Railway and/or construction
• Experience in multicultural environment & Matrix Organization
  
  

Competencies & Skills:

• Good knowledge of ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO45001
• Deep knowledge of local legal requirements.
• Teamwork and leadership
• Communication and influencing skills
• Ability to organize, plan and schedule
• Ability to develop a global view
• Foot on the ground
• People skills
• Initiative and action driven.
• Good computer skills
  
  

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type: Experienced