Health, Safety & Environment Director - MEA

Responsibilities:

• Develop policies and procedures to cultivate a strong culture of safety and ensure regulatory compliance
• Drive continuous improvement of HSE programs to mitigate risk, prevent injuries, and protect people, property, and the environment.
• Provide HSE expertise and take ownership for implementing tools, standards, and proven methods.
• Harmonize and standardize MEA processes and initiatives, promoting collaboration within the HSE community and implementing proven techniques.
• Ensure ISO (International Organization for Standardization) Certification through timely audits and effective closure of corrective actions.
• Collaborate with leadership to embed HSE accountability and cultivate a positive safety culture.
• Ensure all new projects within the organization have acquired all required authorizations and permits.
• Provide continuous leadership in reducing the operating cost related to HSE for the facilities through energy conservation, waste minimization and injury prevention.
• Track, analyze and communicate HSE performance through a combination of leading and lagging indicators.
• Serve as the MEA system administrator for all HSE tools such as Velocity and Environment Health Safety (ENHESA) regulatory compliance and risk management audit tools; understand, assimilate, and mentor key users.
• Own the development of HSE plans, establish objectives, and monitor progress using important metrics to ensure compliance and improve performance.
• Conduct inspections and audits and ensure timely communication of findings and corrective actions.
• Lead sustainability initiatives, drive emission reduction strategies, and foster green teams to achieve NetZero targets.
• Promote CSR initiatives, build partnerships, and implement impactful programs across MEA while mentoring team members to support charitable efforts.