Field Services Health, Safety & Environment Specialist, Western Canada

Job Description

We are currently seeking a dedicated Field Services Health, Safety & Environment Specialist to take on the role of overseeing and ensuring comprehensive safety measures for all personnel involved in Field Services Operations within the Western Provinces of our organization. Reporting directly to the HSE Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and effectively implementing safety procedures, processes, and relevant training initiatives. This role will also involve organizing and participating in safety audits and inspections, serving as the safety correspondent to the HSE Director, and escalating any identified hazardous situations.

In the event of an accident, the incumbent will lead investigations involving relevant parties and establish comprehensive corrective action plans. Additionally, they will spearhead the deployment of environmental plans and programs to align with corporate and local commitments in this area.

Operating in accordance with the principles of the Schneider Electric Performance System (SPS), our policies, and values, close collaboration with internal partners will be essential to ensure the application of health, safety, environment, and building management policies, thereby contributing to our operational excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance of Field Services locations with applicable Environment, Health and Safety requirements.
• Lead the preparation of certification audits (COR, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001) where applicable.
• Foster a “Safety first” culture among the team and promote “Safety first” behavior within the organization.
• Educate Field Service population on hazards and risks they are exposed to.
• Provide occupational health and safety support such as policy and legislative interpretations.
• Identify, investigate risks, and recommend solutions to rectify any risks.
• Develop a culture of reporting accidents and near misses, follow up investigations, and assist in the creation of action plans to prevent re-occurrence.
• Assist in identifying the proper safety tools and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to work safely.
• Verify compliance by ensuring the completion of the safety audit program by supervisors and keeping records that demonstrate compliance and regular participation.
• Drive subcontractor’s Pre-Qualification procedure for contractors used in service with procurement and operations and help to ensure that contractors comply with the same standards as SE employees.
• Provide training such as 8-hour electrical refresher, emergency response, Monthly safety meeting topics, etc., to employees.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in occupational safety preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience in Field Services safety, manufacturing, or Safety-sensitive environment.
• 5-10 years experience in Managerial and/or Leadership experience preferred.
• CRSP CRST, NCSO designations are considered assets.
• Proficiency in English; bilingual in French is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills in both English and French.
• Ability to proficiently address multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office platform.

If you are passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of others and possess the necessary expertise to fulfill these critical responsibilities, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a positive impact while upholding the highest standards of safety and environmental stewardship.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

About Our Company

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€36 billion global revenue

+13% organic growth

150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporations

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. This extends to our Candidates and is embedded in our Hiring Practices.

You can find out more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here and our DEI Policy here

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

Read Full Description