Safety, Health and Environmental Business Partner

Overview

Element has an opportunity for a regional Safety, Health and Environmental Business Partner covering the Middle East. The successful applicant will work with the business leaders and employees of the division to support the implementation of the company's safety, health and environmental (SHE) programmes.

This position will be based in Dammam Second Industrial area, KSA.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of strategic improvements and initiatives for continuous improvement and alignment of SHE management systems across the division
• Achieve a step change in HSE management by building HSE accountability and responsibility through the operational teams
• Providing Coaching and performance management support for the division and SHE community in the development of effective ways of working where learning and development is at the heart of everything we do
• Developing, procuring, implementing and managing organisational SHE policies, programs, practices and procedures
• Raise awareness of SHE through audits and assessments to identify development needs and gaps (both macro and micro) and implement programs to close the gap
• Measure and ensure compliance with Company and regulatory requirements
• Support mergers and acquisitions as necessary
• Providing consultation and guidance to the division on issues related to legal and procedural compliance
• Implement communities of practice on priority risk reduction initiatives and implement a step change in the effective management of them
• Ensure Assurance programs are planned, prioritized and implemented effectively across the division
  
  

Skills / Qualifications

• Requires a college or higher degree, preferably in a technical discipline
• Certification in safety management (NEBOSH certificate or equivalent); certification in quality management would be advantageous
• Auditing techniques (QMS Internal Auditor or equivalent)
• 4-8 years and proven track record in a HSE Manager role with experience within the laboratory environment
• General knowledge and experience on laboratory testing practices and technology
• Implement HSE Policies and associated management systems
• Provide detailed audit reports with relevant required preventive and corrective actions
• Be willing to travel
  
  

Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.