HSE Generalist

Every day, ANDRITZ continues to deliver successful innovative solutions to our customers globally. Why are we so successful? Because we are passionate and love what we do! We are at the forefront of future engineering technologies, with solutions that ensure the success of our clients in key industries that are shaping the future of the world we live in.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Plant Manager, the position is responsible for assisting with creating and communicating the overall safety and environmental program while identifying applicable regulations and risks at the Site level. The position will closely interact with Plant Operational Leaders and Production personnel, with a dotted reporting line to the Regional Manager HSE PFR NA.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works closely with the Site’s functional leaders to develop, implement, and maintain a written workplace HSE Program at the local level. This will include ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 Certifications.
• Assists with establishing and implementing HSE programs to ensure the highest possible degree of workplace safety for employees, contractors, and guests while enabling us to reach our business goals.
• Conducts or directs efforts to identify hazards through monitoring to evaluate the safety of company systems and processes. Record and document findings through appropriate Andritz systems and forms. This shall include specific Job Hazard Analysis (JHA’s), and the Site’s Risk & Opportunities register.
• Serves as the resource for administering the following :
  • Required training through the company’s Safety management program.
  • Site SDS Management system including new chemical approvals.
  • HSE management system.
  • Sites Safety Committee Program
  • BBS Champion role (when launched at the site)
• Assist in the preparation of incident investigations, reporting, recordkeeping, and metrics evaluation including customer generated information requests. 
• Complete the monthly HSE Key Performance Indicators as required by Corporate. This includes Site Metrics for Annual targets/goals and the plan to achieve. 
• Facilitate regular workplace and equipment inspections and audits including accurate documentation and timely closure of corrective actions. Maintain the plant’s Safety Action Log.
• Assists with establishing clear and visible safety and environmental awareness efforts at the local plant site level.
• Develops and implements appropriate emergency response systems in conjunction with the local plant site. This will include Site evacuation drills and Site Spill Containment exercises.
• Assist location management with general HSE related activities, reviews, and initiatives to support implementation and improvement. Heavy concentration in assuring documentation that meets corporate and regulatory requirements. Complete plant’s federal, state, provincial and city / town environmental reports (if required).
• Assist to implement pollution prevention programs at the local level.
• Assists with managing environmental processes to assure proper waste management and minimization practices in accordance with RCRA, TSCA, State, Provincial and local regulatory requirements. Update the plant’s ESG Cockpit Tool with environmental data (where required). 
• Assists with managing environmental processes to assure proper surface and ground water management and spill and contingency planning. Perform periodic reviews and required reporting. 
• Maintains a Daily Shop Floor Presence to be available to all employees on matters of HSE
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management.

SOFT SKILLS (skills and behaviors)

#1ANDRITZWay Core Behaviors

• Customer Focus: 
  • I team up if my customer is also a customer of other business areas and resolve issues seamlessly
  • I listen, ask questions and seek feedback to fully understand the customer needs
  • I bring the voice of the customer into all our conversations and actions
  • I build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to create value for our customers 
• Ownership for Performance  
  • I keep my promises
  • I focus on fixing the problem without blaming others
  • I focus on results by taking responsible action in a safe and compliant manner
  • I look for the simplest and most effective way to do what we want to do 
• Shared Commitment
  • I put shared Group success above the interests of my own organization
  • I encourage collaboration and two-way communication
  • I give, accept, and ask for feedback and help
  • I apply and share learnings from successes and mistakes across other teams, while adopting other people's good ideas
• Openness
  • I listen to others and ask questions to fully understand their ideas, valuing different perspectives
  • I put my trust in the skills of colleagues and believe in their commitment
  • I actively drive innovation, and encourage others to do so
  • I speak up: I openly share my expertise and thoughts, and address critical issues constructively 

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

• Communicating Effectively:
  • Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner. Tailors message to fit the interests and needs of the audience; delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener.
• Accepting Responsibility:
  • Takes accountability for delivering on commitments; owns mistakes and uses them as opportunities for learning and development; openly discusses his/her actions and their consequences both good and bad
• Acting as a Champion for Change:
  • Challenges the status quo; encourages people to question existing methods, practices, and assumptions; supports people in their efforts to try new things
• Demonstrating Initiative:
  • Takes action on his/her own without being prompted, handles problems independently; able to resolve issues without relying on extensive help from others; does more than is expected or asked
• Driving Continuous Improvement:
  • Establishes methods to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes; utilizes specialized techniques for continuous improvement (e.g., Kaizen, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management)
• Interacting with People at Different Levels:
  • Comfortable interacting with people at all levels of the organization; adjusts style of conversation based on the audience; uses words and messages appropriate given the background and interests of the people he/she is talking to
• Managing Time:
  • Accurately estimates time required to complete actions and activities; adheres to schedules and timetables; completes things when he/she said they would; sensitive to the use of other people's time
• Prioritizing and Organizing Work:
  
  • Allocates time and attention based on what is the most important to achieve key goals and objectives; approaches work in an organized and systematic manner; effectively manages tasks, information, and requests
• Supporting Organizational Goals:
  
  • Actively supports organizational goals and values; demonstrates enthusiasm toward the company's goals and mission; aligns actions around organizational goals
• Utilizing Feedback:
  
  • Reacts to feedback in a positive, constructive manner; encourages others to provide suggestions regarding things he/she might do differently

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.