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Health and Safety Advisor
Apply locations Huthwaite time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: April 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition id 2024-8406
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.
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:
* Maintaining, implementing, and improving the EHPS requirements and advising Management on actions required.
* Assisting management in defining EHPS objectives for the above locations.
* Ensuring that all incidents and accidents are investigated and where necessary reported on ETQ.
* Ensuring that all incidents and accidents are investigated and where necessary RIDDOR reports are written and submitted to the HSE.
* Ensuring that all EHPS requirements detailed in the Health, Safety and Environmental Policy & Arrangements document are carried out.
* Producing training presentations with regards to EHPS requirements.
* Developing and maintaining a high level of awareness among all personnel through communications, training, and active personal involvement of employees in HSE/PSM through prevention and training.
* Ensuring regular updating of personal qualifications and attending to personal training as required.
* Ensuring compliance with the conditions of the Site’s Environmental permit and training staff on the environmental aspects of the permit.
* Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and as assigned by management.
Key requirements:
* 5+ years of experience in process safety engineering or a related field.
* Holder of NEBOSH National General Certificate in Occupational Health & Safety.
* Certification in Process Safety Management (PSM) preferred.
* Conducting safety reviews to identify potential hazards and developing solutions to mitigate risks.
* Developing and implementing safety procedures and protocols.
* Ensuring compliance with local safety regulations.
* Investigating accidents and incidents to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
* Collaborating with other departments to ensure safety is integrated into all processes and designs.
* Experience within the chemical industry is ideal. Computer skills are needed.
* Skills: Leadership and Teamwork, Communication, Creativity, Planning, Listening and interpersonal skills, Organizational skills.
About Axalta
Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.
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