Health and Safety Advisor

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Health and Safety Advisor
Permanent, Full Time
Global Head of SHEQ
Colchester
Competitive
CWind is a leading provider of services to the offshore wind industry supporting the construction, operation and
maintenance of wind farms in the UK and across Europe.
Since the launch of CWind in 2009, we have focused exclusively on offshore wind. This focus has allowed us to
become recognised experts in our field. We are unique in our ability to team up our flexible, multi-tasking and
fuel-efficient vessels with our highly skilled, well-trained and proven project solutions.
Due to expansion the Company is looking to recruit an additional SHEQ advisor. This role will support the SHEQ
team in the delivery of an efficient and timely service to a fast paced business with a rapidly increasing staff base.
Focusing on health and safety, the successful candidate will need to be commercially aware, able to demonstrate
an ability to manage complexity whilst supporting the needs of a rapidly growing business and quickly respond to
change.
Key Responsibilities:
The HSE Advisor will assist in the maintenance and continuous improvement of our HSE Systems whilst supporting
line managers to deliver processes and services that comply with appropriate Regulatory requirements.
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Implement, monitor, advise and promote CWind’s HSE sections of Integrated SHEQ Management System.
Undertaking and reviewing task risk assessments and developing safe systems of work. This will be
undertaken in consultation with the Operation Managers and Fleet department.
Carrying out observational monitoring of health and safety practices on site, including behavioural
monitoring, contractor monitoring.
Undertaking and monitoring of site / project emergency drills, for example emergency evacuation drills,
fire drills, first aid drills, rescue and working at height drill.
Communication of relevant safety, health and environmental information to the project teams,
Assist in the development and drive safety, health and environmental initiatives.
Assist in maintaining health, safety and quality databases, for example the non-conformities database,
accident/near miss register
Ensure that all accidents and near misses are recorded and investigated. This will include the collection of
information and evidence in a timely manner and ensuring that this is recorded correctly.
Conduct SHE Audits of project sites (Offshore and Onshore)
Conduct Internal Audits of processes and departments
Liaise with clients on safety, health and environmental related items.
Liase with regulatory bodies and external accreditation bodies.
Based in Colchester this role will involve occasional travel to off-site facilities within the UK and Germany.
www.cwind247.com
CWind is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination in its recruitment and selection process. The company promotes equality of
opportunities to existing and prospective employees.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading and expanding company that can offer on going personal
development.
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Tenacity with above average attention to detail
Experienced in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel) products
Ability to communicate effectively in writing, using the English language
Commercially aware
Negotiation and decision-making
Collaboration and partnering to create value for the business
Driving performance to achieve results
Motivating and inspiring
Change management
Training or coaching and mentoring and advantage
German or Danish language skills and advantage
Knowledge of the marine or engineering sectors would be an advantage
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NEBOSH General / Construction Certificate and /or NEBOSH Diploma / NVQ level 4 or working towards.
TechIOSH (Minimum) with up to date CPD.
Minimum 3 years HSE experience and a minimum of 6 overall
Construction / Engineering experience.
IRCA approved internal auditor
A team player, with excellent interpersonal skills.
An influencer with the ability to communicate at all levels.
Should possess good computer skills and have ability to utilise Microsoft based office systems i.e. Excel,
Outlook, Word and PowerPoint.
Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental and Quality management systems to
OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 standard.
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IRCA Approved Lead Auditor (ISO 14001 or OHSAS 18001)
NEBOSH Diploma
Offshore Renewable Energy Experience
Offshore Certificates (GWO Working at Height, First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Awareness, Sea Survival)
To apply for this role please email your CV and covering letter to our partners at Taylor Hopkinson for the
attention of Jeff Anderson: [email protected].
Building Relationships Based on Trust,
Delivering Excellence in all we do,
Never Compromising on Safety,
Credibility in our people, our products and our solutions.
www.cwind247.com
CWind is fully committed to a policy of non-discrimination in its recruitment and selection process. The company promotes equality of
opportunities to existing and prospective employees.