Description
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Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
We are currently looking for a Health and Safety Advisor to join us at our facility in Huthwaite, UK.
The Health & Process Safety site representative is responsible for giving guidance in all Environmental, Health & Process Safety (EHPS) Process Safety is responsible for ensuring the safety of employees, the environment, and the community by identifying and mitigating risks associated with manufacturing processes. They use their knowledge of engineering principles to develop and implement safety procedures and protocols, as well as evaluate and improve existing safety plans. Giving guidance and support to Axalta Liquid Coatings Huthwaite Ltd (AH), which includes the Aberdeen and Belfast Depots.
Key responsibilities:
To assist Management and Support Functions in:
1. Maintaining, implementing, and improving the EHPS requirements and advise Management on actions required.
2. Assisting management in defining EHPS objectives for the above locations
3. Ensuring that all incidents and accidents are investigated and where necessary are reported on ETQ
4. Ensuring that all incidents and accidents are investigated and where necessary RIDDOR reports are written and submitted to the HSE.
5. Ensuring that all EHPS requirements detailed in the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy & Arrangements document are carried out
6. Produce training presentations with regards to EHPS requirements
7. To develop and maintain a high level of awareness among all personnel through communications, training, and active personal involvement of employees in HSE/PSM through prevention and training.
8. To ensure regular updating of personal qualifications and attend to personal training as required.
9. Ensure compliance with the conditions of the Site’s Environmental permit and that staff are also trained on the environmental aspects of the permit.
10. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and as assigned by management.
Key requirements:
11. 5+ years of experience in process safety engineering or related field
12. Holder of NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety
13. Certification in Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred
14. Conduct safety reviews to identify potential hazards and develop solutions to mitigate risks
15. Develop and implement safety procedures and protocols
16. Ensure compliance with local, safety regulations
17. Investigate accidents and incidents to determine root cause and implement corrective actions
18. Collaborate with other departments to ensure safety is integrated into all processes and designs
19. Experience within chemical industry is ideal. Computer skills is needed.
20. Skills: Leadership and Teamwork, Communication, Creativity, Planning, Listening and inter-personal skills, Organizational skills.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
Our Company:
Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.