EHS Project Director

Req ID:468516 

Imagine playing a central role in reducing the carbon footprint of Canada’s busiest public transit system and doing so with a consistently ranked Top Employer with a global reach. As part of the ONxpress consortium, Alstom is proudly working to transform the collective mobility of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas (GTHA) through the On-Corridor Works project, and we are hiring for hundreds of roles. The GO Expansion scope: new electric locomotives, fleet upgrades, train control systems, network electrification, signalling, telecommunications and digital systems, maintenance, and much more.

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The EHS Site Director reports to EHS NAM Director and work closely with the Project Director.

Purpose of the job:

• The EHS Project Director has overall responsibility for managing Health & Environment to achieve EHS excellence at the site level. Working with NAM EHS Director, site Managing Team & EHS site Team to achieve sustainable EHS excellence by ensuring and providing a safe and healthy environment for our people and to our contractors. 
• Protect Alstom assets and reduce risks of business interruption resulting from fire and natural catastrophes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support Site Management to safely deliver the project and safely reach milestones for every phase of the project 
• Manage site EHS Team (Monitor, assist, coach, assess, and develop)
• Work in collaboration with client, constructor, project managers, contractors.
• Develop, strategize and implement SMS to be adapted phase by phase  
• Ensure that Alstom EHS standards and tools & AZDP, are deployed at Project level.
• Implement a strong EHS culture of 0 deviation
• Coach and support project managers into EHS ownership
• Develop EHS understanding and competencies. Deploy learning and development programs. (Training Matric)
• Build an EHS communication plan  
• Ensure that Accidents/Incidents are first prevented and, when occurring, reported, recorded, investigated and analyzed.
• Support local teams to establish REX reports in case of severe or potentially severe accidents. Ensure all potentially severe events are captured and investigated.  Responsible for the quality of accidents/incidents analysis and REX reports on the Site & communication of those REX reports.
• Implement Modified work program
• Ensure legal watch  
• Has full authority and must stop any operational activity resulting in an immediate high risk to People or the Environment.

Network & Links

Internal

• Alstom Management Project Team
• Alstom EHS NAM Network
• Other Functions: Procurement, Quality, HR, T&C, Finances

External

• Alstom contractors
• Local authorities
• Stakeholders
• Client
• Constructor

Performance measurements:

• Prepare and submit monthly EHS reports.
• TRIR & IFR 1  
• Lost time / Fatality / severe accidents
• Inspections and management tour  
• Training hours
• # Risk Assessment produced
• Worked hours
• AZDP audit result
• Toolboxes
• Health and wellbeing (Occupational diseases, ergonomic)
• Contractor readiness
• Action tracker
• Environment  

Educational Requirements:

• University Engineer or Business Degree
• Recognized Health and Safety Qualification to Diploma or Degree level
• Environmental Qualification to Diploma or Degree level

Experience:

• Significant experience (15 years) in EHS function
• 8 years experience in leading a Team
• Experience in a EHS Manager role
• Experience in EHS regulations applicable in Ontario
• Experience in Railway and/or construction 
• Experience in multicultural environment & Matrix Organization

Competencies & Skills:

• Good knowledge of ISO14001, OHSAS 18001, ISO45001
• Deep knowledge of local legal requirements.
• Teamwork and leadership
• Communication and influencing skills
• Ability to organize, plan and schedule
• Ability to develop a global view
• Foot on the ground
• People skills
• Initiative and action driven.
• Good computer skills

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.