Director of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS)
We are seeking a Director of Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) for a significant nuclear power project. This role will functionally report to the Director EHS - Nuclear Sector, with a project reporting line to the Project Director.Key Responsibilities
- Develop and champion the project's strategic direction for environment, health and safety, including policies, procedures, standards and metrics- Report progress on goals and initiatives to the project leadership team
- Track key EH&S metrics and proactively present recommendations and accident/incident information to management
- Liaise with partners, industry experts, and vendors
- Lead the development of EH&S plans to ensure consistent standards across project environments
- Oversee EH&S training initiatives
- Handle executive level escalation of critical incidents
- Lead a team of EH&S professionals engaged in project execution
- Ensure emergency/crisis procedures are established and followed
- Participate in crisis management planning
- Identify environmental risks and provide mitigation recommendations
- Liaise with governmental agencies, community stakeholders, consultants, and contractors
- Manage EH&S budgeting
- Recruit, hire, and develop EHS team members
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated successful experience leading a progressive EH&S organisation in a project-based environment- Experience in nuclear environment preferred
- Relevant bachelor's degree and CRSP designation
- Understanding of implementation complexities within a large Joint Venture and contractor/union network
- Excellent communication skills and experience with public speaking and government relations
- Ability to work effectively with other departments to identify and create solutions
- Comfortable working in confined spaces and/or at heights if required
- In-depth experience and knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies, and practices
- Experience with labour relations and managing critical union stakeholders
- Knowledge of INPO (Institute of Nuclear Power Operation) practices and principles
Desirable Experience
- Working for a Nuclear Generating Station in an Operations capacity- Strong client relationships in the nuclear industry
- Working in a live nuclear environment
The successful candidate will be expected to travel between different office and field locations as required.
