Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system standards.
Proficient in local, state, and federal safety/environmental regulations.
Ability to travel up to 50% to other Valmet facilities and customer sites.
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver standardized HSE services and support for Valmet operations in Service Centers.
Develop local HSE management and foster a strong safety culture.
Drive ownership and leadership of HSE systems among managers and supervisors.
Encourage employee participation in safety culture initiatives.
Act as local HSE specialist for Valmet operations and Global Operations support.
Coordinate and implement global HSE processes and develop location-specific procedures.
Manage HSE issues and effectively communicate with stakeholders.
Assure quality of local HSE-related documentation shared internally and externally.
Identify HSE risks and opportunities, proposing solutions to stakeholders.
Plan and implement annual HSE improvement plans aligned with Global strategy.
Facilitate local HSE training programs for employees and external workers.
Assist managers in conducting HSE hazard and risk assessments.
Benefits
Challenging work environment that promotes innovation.
Generous wage and benefits package.
Company-funded registered pension plan.
Full Job Description
To excel in this role, you should:
Manage and deliver the effective and efficient provision of standardized HSE services and functional support to all Valmet operations in the Service Centers.
Support and develop effective local HSE management and strong safety culture to support business objectives, including fulfilment of legal, customer and Group requirements, for all operations in the Service Centers and support of Global Operations.
Drive manager and supervisor ownership and leadership of the system and culture.
Drive employee participation in the North American and Local safety culture.
You will work closely with Local managers and employees, assigned business line HSE Manager, other HSE professionals in North America, the local Quality Manager, local HR and local Occupational Health Services.
Act as the local HSE specialist for delivering HSE services and functional support to all Valmet operations in the Service Centers and support local HSE functions in Global Operations.
Coordinate and implement the Global/Area HSE processes and develop additional needed location specific HSE procedures.
Manage internal and external HSE issues in the service locations and communicate with relevant stakeholders.
Assure the quality of the internally and externally shared local HSE-related documentation.
Identify HSE risks and opportunities and propose and communicate solutions to the stakeholders in the service locations.
Plan and implement location annual HSE improvement plans for must-win initiatives and continue HSE improvement in line with Global & Area HSE strategy, targets, and initiatives.
Co-ordinate and facilitate local HSE related training programs for Valmet employees and external workers.
Assist managers in the conduct of HSE hazard and risk assessments for normal and abnormal operations as well as when operation changes are planned.
Be a point of contact for auxiliary support for Global Operations in the Shrewsbury facility and ensure local, regional, and global initiative success.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
Secondary degree in safety, environmental, or other relevant field preferred.
Minimum 5 years' experience working in/with HSE in a similar environment.
Experience of driving continuous improvement activities.
Knowledge of ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 management system standards and certifications. Work with other standards is merited.
Proficiency with local, state and federal safety/environmental regulations.
Ability to travel up to 50% to other Valmet facilities and customer sites.
We offer. We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. This includes a generous wage starting between $85-$98k/annual* and a benefits package that offers a 401k with company match as well as company funded pension.
*Salary range is intended to provide a general guideline. Actual compensation will be determined based on market data, internal equity, and candidate credentials."
About Valmet Oyj
Valmet Oyj is a Finnish company that provides technology and services for the pulp, paper, and energy industries. The company's products include pulp and paper machines, tissue machines, and power boilers, among others. Valmet has operations in more than 30 countries and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company was formed in 2013 when Metso Corporation's pulp, paper, and power businesses were demerged into a separate company. Valmet is headquartered in Espoo, Finland.
