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ANDRITZ Hydropower North America is part of an international technology group with an extensive portfolio of sustainable products and solutions. ANDRITZ aims to make the greatest possible contribution to a sustainable future and help its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The group has around 29,800 employees and over 280 locations in more than 40 countries.

As the first equipment manufacturer in North America and a world leader in the design of hydroelectric turbines, ANDRITZ Hydropower North America has more than 185 years of know-how.

In a context of energy transition, our hydroelectric innovation projects make sense. From design to construction, our innovative team of experts offers turnkey solutions. By joining ANDRITZ Hydropower, you are contributing to the development of sustainable technology, and a clean future.

From water to wire - Be part of the movement!

HSE Operations Manager

Charlotte, NC - hybrid

Summary of the role

The Hydropower US HSE Manager leads the implementation of the ANDRITZ HSE Program across our HUS operations, covering three main areas : Hydro construction projects, manufacturing shop in Spokane, and the Charlotte office. This includes managing the team of HSE Officers - currently 7 HSO professionals. Under the guidance of the Hydropower North America HSE Director, and following the ANDRITZ "Committed to No Harm" vision, they will be empowered to create a strong safety culture within the organization, ensure compliance to legal and customer requirements, and contribute to project success by ensuring safety across sites.

The following responsibilities form the core of this role :

• Effectively communicate company and division Health & Safety vision, expectations, strategies, and initiatives to assigned personnel at facilities.
• Ensure each facility and project has prioritized (risk-based), actionable strategies and that effective metrics are utilized to monitor progress and performance.
• In collaboration with the project manager, draw up a successful HSE concept for projects and provide adequate HSE resources to support the effective implementation of prevention plans.
• Establish trust with stakeholders and become the main point of contact for customer management and leadership regarding HSE topics.
• Challenge and coach facility personnel on current safety culture, commitment, ownership, risk tolerance, practices, and conditions; check for understanding and buy-in through observation, questioning, and discussion.
• Coach, develop, and evaluate performance of facility personnel identified as compliance standard owners in areas of risk and compliance decision-making, program and management system development / improvement, project management, and case management.
• Develop and use risk assessment methods and tools for anticipating, identifying, and evaluating hazards.
• Assess and improve employee ability to identify and manage risk and execute critical safe work practices.
• Manage processes in place to effectively meet compliance requirements.
• Facilitate the development and use of effective training, change management, incident investigation, and self-assessment processes.
• Work with government agencies at all levels to ensure safety compliance
• Possess a working extensive knowledge of OSHA, etc.
• Manage, track, and report on issues, initiatives / projects, incidents, assessments / audits, and safety performance for facility.
• Utilize training and development plans to grow personal H&S knowledge, skills and ownership.
• Frequent communication with Hydropower North America HSE Director (remote)
• Travel estimated up to 50%

Do you fit the profile?

Successful teams share objectives, and they also share values! In addition to your strong skills and experience, we need someone with high motivation, a positive mindset, and a willingness to be part of a team.

The ideal candidate should be willing to work in a complex, fast-paced environment, with evolving priorities. Result and solution-oriented candidates who follow through with ideas and commitments will perform well within ANDRITZ. As our projects have large scopes and often require years to be completed, your perseverance will be valued with us.

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Requisition ID : 17402