HSE Specialist

Company: ABB Group
Location: Columbus
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

HSE SpecialistTake your next career step at ABB with a global team that is energizing the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future.At ABB, we have the clear goal of driving diversity and inclusion across all dimensions: gender, LGBTQ+, abilities, ethnicity and generations. Together, we are embarking on a journey where each and every one of us, individually and collectively, welcomes and celebrates individual differences.The Health, Safety and Environment Specialist, will contribute to improving Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance in the respective organization to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on the environment within Motion Business area. Support the business by applying in-depth HSE knowledge to offer solutions and advice. Facilitate delivery of support from the Center of Expertise (CoE) and ensure effective risk management through HSE excellence along ABB's value chain.This position reports toManufacturing Unit ManagerYour responsibilities

• Reports HSE incidents. Feeds back on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across ABB to management and employees. Reports progress on implementation of ABB Group Sustainability objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to ABB Group, as required
• Ensures area of responsibility is audited according to program for audit. Assists line managers and supervisors in understanding obligations, liability and how to fulfil their roles, according to local HSE law and ABB Group policy, instructions, and standards
• Facilitates HSE risks assessment by line management involving shop floor employees, i.e., those directly concerned by the hazards, and ensures all processes are implemented
• Drives behavioral change through implementing Group-wide performance improvement programs and practices locally to ensure an exemplary health and safety culture as well as a strong focus on environment throughout the respective organization
• Engages external (e.g., customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders) and internal stakeholders in order to report on, raise awareness and gain commitment on ABB's HSE efforts and performance and obtain objective feedback. Cooperates with other functions, the CoE and business partners to drive HSE performance
• Participates in defining the annual budget for area of responsibility and is accountable for managing performance against agreed financial targets and constraints
• Ensures appropriate safety equipment and tools are available and used. Identifies, plans and initiates training need, e.g., for employees, site managers, and agree with, and ensures delivery of training from the CoE. Drives and ensures compliance with Group management systems (e.g., ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001)
• Contributes to and/or plans and executes HSE, Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility (CR) related projects. Develops and reports on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials, and other relevant factorsYour background
  • Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years experience OR Associate's degree with minimum 5 years experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Managerial experience in manufacturing preferred.
  • Strong knowledge in OSHA
  • Understanding of Workers' Compensation and Return to Work Programs
  • Strong understanding of electrical safety (including NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of SAP preferred.
  • Candidates must have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the USABenefits
    • Retirement plan
    • Life insurance
    • Disability insurance
    • Medical insurance
    • Wellbeing programMore about usABB's NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance - brand of industrial motors. As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face. Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time.We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com.Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABBABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites:http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdfhttp://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/poster.cfm. http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdfAs an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762.Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner.

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