Health, Safety & Environment Specialist

At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world

This Position reports to:Hub Procurement Manager


In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to improving Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) performance in your assigned area of responsibility to cultivate a high-performance culture with a strong focus on HSE. Each day, you will support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge and offering solutions and advice. You will also showcase your expertise by ensuring effective risk management through HSE excellence along the ABB value chain. 

The work model for the role is: on-site 

This role is contributing to the Electrification Smart Power Business in Canada. 

Your Role: Own the Challenge  ​ 

• Reporting HSE incidents to the management and relevant stakeholders and taking appropriate actions. 
• Facilitating, assisting, and providing guidance on incident investigations to learn better ways for mitigating risks. 
• Providing feedback to the management and employees on lessons learned and best practices from within their own unit and across ABB. 
• Supporting and driving behavioral change through the local implementation of group-wide and business-specific performance improvement programs and practices. 
• Assures and maintains health, safety and environmental compliance for the Plant. 
• Maintains up to date all regulatory environmental permits and reports according to established laws, regulations, and corporate requirements. 
• Responsible for managing budgets for the Environmental, Health and Safety Department. 
• Responsible for implementing EHS programs and projects Plant wide. 
• Manages the Waste Treatment Plant and all related activities. 
• Supports and actively participate in all plant strategies and business initiatives. 
• Examines specifications for new machinery and equipment to determine if all safety requirements have been met. 
• Conducts safety trainings concerning law and regulations, use of safety equipment, devices and first aid. 
• Maintains liaison with outside organizations, such as fire departments, mutual aid societies, and rescue teams. 
• You will join a high performing and growing team, where you will be able to thrive. 

What it takes to run what runs the world  

• You have 5 years of experience  in a manufacturing environment. 
• PC knowledge. 
• Proficiency in: MS Office, Oracle, etc. 
• Knowledge of policies and practices in Environmental Health and Safety. 
• Experience working with managers, making presentations and reports. 
• You are at ease communicating in French and English. French is required. English is also required to communicate with customers outside Quebec on a regular basis. 

Why ABB? 

We empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You’ll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that’s tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger. 

 

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#RunwithABB 

#Runwhatrunstheworld 

  

ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we believe in an inclusive and diverse workforce. We are committed to ensuring that our policies and practices align with the Employment Equity Program, aiming for a workforce that is truly representative of the four designated groups:

• Women
  
  
• Indigenous peoples
  
  
• Members of visible minorities
  
  
• Persons with disabilities
  
  

ABB is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities and encourages candidates to self-identify during the application process.

Publication ID: JOB_POSTING-3-22348


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