Safety, Health and Environmental Business Partner

Overview

Element has an opportunity for aregional Safety, Health and Environmental Business Partner covering the Middle East. The successful applicant will work with the business leaders and employees of the division to support the implementation of the company's safety, health and environmental (SHE) programmes.

This position will be based in Dammam Second Industrial area, KSA.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategic improvements and initiatives for continuous improvement and alignment of SHE management systems across the division
• Achieve a step change in HSE management by building HSE accountability and responsibility through the operational teams
• Providing Coaching and performance management support for the division and SHE community in the development of effective ways of working where learning and development is at the heart of everything we do
• Developing, procuring, implementing and managing organisational SHE policies, programs, practices and procedures
• Raise awareness of SHE through audits and assessments to identify development needs and gaps (both macro and micro) and implement programs to close the gap
• Measure and ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements
• Support mergers and acquisitions as necessary
• Providing consultation and guidance to the division on issues related to legal and procedural compliance
• Implement communities of practice on priority risk reduction initiatives and implement a step change in the effective management of them
• Ensure Assurance programs are planned, prioritized and implemented effectively across the division

Skills / Qualifications

• Requires a college or higher degree, preferably in a technical discipline
• Certification in safety management (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent); certification in quality management would be advantageous
• Auditing techniques (QMS Internal Auditor or equivalent)
• 4-8 years and proven track record in a HSE Manager role with experience within the laboratory environment
• General knowledge and experience on laboratory testing practices and technology
• Implement HSE Policies and associated management systems
• Provide detailed audit reports with relevant required preventive and corrective actions
• Be willing to travel different locations

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)