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Manager EHS   

Company: Jet Aviation
Location: Basel Switzerland
Job Type:   --- Engineering ---
Closing Date: "No Closing Date Stated"
Description/Tasks
  • Provide EHS leadership and support to ensure Site compliance with applicable international and local EHS regulatory requirements
  • Act as the focal point with local EHS and Airport authorities on all EHS matters, reporting and inspections
  • Provide co-ordination and leadership in response to incidents
  • Manage and continually improve the ISO 14000 EMS and the OSHA 18000 SMS
  • Using a hands-on approach, work with line management to ensure that activities related to EHS programs: training, audits, establishing safe work practices, measurements, inspections, hazard identification, risk assessments and controls, are effectively implemented
  • Help create a culture of injury-free attitudes within the line management teams
  • Facilitate Site EHS measurements, analyze trends and establish, with line management, action plans for corrective and preventive actions, as required
  • Lead the development of tools to support risk assessments, safe work practices and adverse event / near miss reporting & investigation
  • Identify upcoming local and international EHS regulations and risk initiatives, analyze potential impacts on operations and advise Site Leadership on the acceptable means of compliance
  • Assist in the development of new facilities and processes to ensure EHS requirements and practices are integrated as part of the change.
  • Identify needed support from outside consultants, developing scopes of work and managing contracts. This would include securing and managing the necessary third-party resources to fill any gaps in competency or capacity
  • Represent the organization at various industry associations through participation on committees or task teams
  • Maintain regulatory documentation and records
  • Lead and develop the EHS team to achieve organizational objectives and goals
Qualification/Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Engineering or related field, with post graduate EHS qualifications, e.g. NEBOSH diploma or a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety. Process or Sigma Training is preferred.
  • Eight years of professional EHS experience in aviation or pharmaceutical industries
  • Have a solid, demonstrable working knowledge of EU, French, Swiss and local EHS regulatory compliance requirements
  • Four years of experience leading professional and administrative staff – ability to drive results, change and teamwork
  • Hands-on experience in establishing and implementing EHS management systems
  • Hands-on experience in developing and implementing waste and emission minimization plans and programs
  • Thorough understanding of EHS risk management, hazard identification, auditing, and related governmental reporting requirements
  • Experience in conducting EHS training and supporting / coaching staff to develop and deliver safe work systems
  • Ability to influence by example and work with all levels of the organization
  • Ability to communicate effectively, develop and make presentations at all levels of the organization
  • Proficiency in the use of computers and Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to lead continual improvement projects – 5S or Green Belt trained
  • Fluent speaking and writing in English and French is a must, German is a plus

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