Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

For over 140 years our products have helped ensure the safe, reliable operations of key industries. With a passion for precision and partnership, Celeros Flow Technology continues this heritage of high performance and dependability, providing mission critical, sustainable flow control solutions for our customers around the globe.

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world-class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi-cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of employees, protection of the environment, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards within the organisation. This position involves a combination of risk assessment, regulatory compliance, training, and incident management.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

Regulatory Compliance:

Stay abreast of local, national, and international regulations pertaining to environmental health and safety, ensuring continued certification to International Standard ISO14001 and ISO 50001.

Interpret regulations and ensure organisational compliance through policy development, implementation, and monitoring in line HS&E Guidance HS(G)65 and OSHAS Standards.

Manage the provision of an effective occupational health service to satisfy the requirements of the business and legislation to comply with all legislative wellbeing health checks.

Support in the Management of all EHS data including statistical information and incident reports etc.

Environmental Management:

Integrate Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into EHS initiatives, working to enhance the organization's sustainability performance, foster stakeholder trust, and drive long-term value creation through responsible business practices.

Maintain waste management strategies to minimise environmental impact and promote sustainability initiatives within the organisation, including waste reduction, recycling programs, and proper disposal practices in compliance with local requirements.

Maintain contact with the external bodies such as the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), safety and environmental organisations, emergency services in order to keep informed of new initiatives and examples of best practice.

Oversee environmental management systems, including monitoring of electricity, gas and water, and implement measures to minimise environmental impact and ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Site Security:

Collaborate with security personnel to assess and address potential security risks, ensuring the integration of security measures with EHS protocols for comprehensive site safety and protection of personnel and assets.

Risk Assessment and Management:

Conduct risk assessments across various operational areas to identify potential hazards and assess associated risks.

Develop and implement strategies to mitigate identified risks and improve overall workplace safety.

Provision of advice on all EHS issues relative to the operation of the business.

Training and Education:

Develop and deliver training programs to employees on topics such as hazard communication, emergency response, and personal protective equipment (PPE) usage.

Promote a culture of safety by providing regular communication and education on EHS-related matters.

Provision of leadership in pro-active risk management including behavioural based safety programmes.

Incident Investigation and Reporting:

Lead investigations into workplace incidents, accidents, or near-misses to determine root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions.

Auditing and Continuous Improvement:

Conduct routine audits and inspections of facilities, equipment, and processes to ensure compliance with EHS standards.

Identify areas for improvement and work with stakeholders to implement corrective measures.

Development and implementation of an annual EHS Strategic Plan to facilitate continual improvement in EHS performance.

Participate in site wide EHS Committee Meetings and help coordinate and drive action points.

Participate and a company representative on all internal and external audits ensuring EHS adherence throughout.

Emergency Preparedness and Response:

Maintain emergency response plans for various scenarios, such as fires, chemical spills, or natural disasters.

Coordinate drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of emergency procedures and response teams.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Qualified to NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent) with membership of the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (or working towards).

IEMA qualification with experience in environmental issues to fulfill requirements of Environmental Management Representative.

Passionate, confident, enthusiastic, motivated and pro-active personality.

Strong influencing, communication, self-management, team working and people skills are essential.

Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft, SAP and Internet applications.

OBJECTIVES & MEASUREMENTS

Continual improvement in EHS performance (to company targets/key performance indicators).

Continued compliance with EHS legislative requirements (no adverse notices or prosecutions).

Achievement of improvement project objectives (to strategic plan targets).

Management of financial spend in line with budgetary requirements (to budget).

Specific objectives as set annually and reviewed via the quarterly PDP process.

You must have valid right to work in the UK to apply for this role.

BENEFITS

Competitive salary

Opportunities to develop

Bonus

33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)

Holiday buy and sell

Pension

Life Cover

Employee Assistance Program

Digital Benefits; Health, Wealth & Lifestyle

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work)

Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl

Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone)

Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate

Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods)

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.)

Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office

Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods

Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALITY

Quality encompasses all aspects of Celeros’ business, and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product, process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity, and through designed channels, initiate and recommend solutions.

CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.