TekWissen ®

EHS Specialist - USA

TekWissen ® Philadelphia, PA

Overview

TekWissen Group is a workforce management provider throughout the USA and many other countries in the world. Our client produces electronics and HVAC equipment. The Company offers HVAC equipment, building automation, security, fire detection, batteries, and other related products, as well as building control systems, energy management, and integrated facility management services. Client serves customers worldwide.

Position: EHS Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA, 19104

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Contract

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description

  • A safety and health professional with a track record of creating increased awareness, heightened standards, and improved performance at a major global corporation.
  • The ideal candidate will have a high level of market/customer sensitivity, leadership skills, as well as interpersonal characteristics reflecting uncompromising integrity, a results-orientation, a collaborative style, a commitment to talent development, and a highly positive attitude.

Other Relevant Qualifications Include

  • Experience Proven capability leading and managing comprehensive safety and health programs in a relevant, multinational service and manufacturing environment.
  • A strong business perspective that includes the ability to work with all levels of executives and operational associates.
  • An excellent understanding of laws, regulations and governance requirements related to safety and occupational health.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new strategic initiatives.
  • Ability to work in a matrixed, team-oriented environment.
  • A minimum of 10 years experience with at least 5 in a management role and corporate experience preferred; a B.Sc. degree in safety management, engineering, or related field.

Relevant Responsibilities Include

  • Strategic Ensure safety and health strategies and programs at the corporate level and through the businesses are well-aligned with business strategies.
  • Maintain, revise or develop enterprise standards for protection of employees safety and public safety in the communities where the company operates.
  • Provide visibility of safety progress, performance, and issues to the executive leadership team (e.g., monthly and quarterly performance reporting).
  • Lead the enterprise EHS data capture and reporting efforts.
  • Lead the driver safety efforts for the company in collaboration with the Fleet organization and business EHS professionals.
  • In conjunction with the Human Resources organization, identify opportunities to implement and improve company wellness efforts.
  • Work to foster an atmosphere of openness and information sharing in order to encourage a culture of high awareness, transparency and diligence with respect to safety and health matters.
  • Operational Provide leadership and direction for the continuous improvement of Tyco's safety and health programs, including the core management system, safety training and driver safety.
  • Direct the continued development, implementation, and management of appropriate tools, systems (e.g., MyTycoEHS), monitoring and reporting procedures.
  • Quantify and measure progress on safety performance and employee well-being.
  • Ensure the adequacy of response programs for managing issues of crisis relative to safety matters.
  • Leadership Characteristics Ability to advocate and gain trust at all levels of an organization.
  • Outstanding technical and team development capabilities, exemplified by a track record of leading, coaching and developing superior safety professionals.
  • Polished presenter who is credible and self-assured; strong technical skills with the ability to explain complex issues and requirements in an easily understood manner.
  • High level of energy and drive, action oriented.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Other
  • Industries

    IT Services and IT Consulting

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