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Wärtsilä is an innovative technology company known for being a forerunner in the Marine and Energy markets. Every day, we – Wärtsilians - put our hearts and minds into turning Wärtsilä's purpose of enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services into reality. Our ultimate aim is to provide increased value to both our customers and society. New, game-changing ideas and continuous improvement have been part of our DNA since 1834. Together, we can create new business opportunities and more sustainable future that we can all be proud of.
We want to transition the world towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. By pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology, we can make it work. We are always on the lookout for future-oriented talent – want to join the ride?
We are now looking for an
EHS engineer
to join our team working for a better future. The position is permanent and the preferred location is in Havant, UK.
What you will be doing
A hands-on Health and Safety advisor role. Working as part of our small team, the successful EHS Engineer will play a key role in supporting our management systems, delivering safety training to staff, conducting audits and helping to promote a positive culture whilst ensuring the company adheres to all current legislation, policies and procedures.
As EHS engineer, your work will focus on these responsibilities:
- Promote a positive H/S culture throughout the company and supply chain.
- Contribute to the Company’s H/S commitments in the highlighting and promoting best practice.
- Monitor and review site performance when needed through near misses, dashboards, CARS, inspections, safety walks, audits, toolbox talks.
- Assist and participate in the highlighting of health & safety related risks (HSE Committee meetings, town halls and training)
- Agree remedial action with SMT on any non-conformance and carry out follow up review to ensure the appropriate implementation has taken place.
- Ensure C.O.S.H.H documentation are maintained.
- Ensure full implementation of the Company’s Accident Reporting Procedure.
- Ensure the implications of changes in legislation and environmental, safety techniques are communicated and implemented throughout the Company and Supply Chain.
- Maintain relevant EHS procedures in accordance with the Company’s Integrated Management System.
- Ensure that corrections and corrective actions are defined and implemented for EHS non-conformities
- Educate and train local operational organisation to ensure that EHS procedures and standards are understood and complied with
- Review/evaluate current local methods, procedures and systems and recommend changes that will improve the productivity and/or EHS performance i.e. create, review and update risk assessments
To be successful in this role, we expect you to have/be:
- HSE qualification i.e. IOSH/NEBOSH
- Knowledge or understanding of current health and safety legislation
- Experienced in writing RAMS
- Strong IT and numeracy skills, familiar with Word and Excel
- Experience carrying out site inspections/audits
- Proven experience working in EHS role
- NEBOSH
- CDM qualification
- Training experience or qualification
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Able to manage conflict and resolve in a timely manner
- Eager to achieve
- Attention to detail
- Able to problem solve and work off own initiative
- Willingness to challenge organizational culture where necessary
- A results-oriented mindset, comfortable with reporting and analysing
Why you and us?
We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative.
We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition?
We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future.
Contact & next steps
We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout.
For further questions please reach out to careers@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to).
Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
Last application date: 24/04/2024
At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities.
This is Wärtsilä
Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 17,800 professionals, in more than 280 locations in 79 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com.
