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GE Healthcare Lead Specialist 1 Operational EHS - Fixed Facilities_HC in Budapest, Hungary
Job Description Summary
As an EHS Specialist you will have responsibility for developing and supporting the execution of programs for GEHC's services operations at customer sites, supporting the front line services teams with expertise & problem solving, and for leading execution of contract pre-approval EHS qualifications under the direction of the EE Regional EHS Leader and local in-country Services Manager.
The primary focus is to assess and eliminate risks both in office and Customer site environments, conduct site visits, analyze and maintain EHS recordkeeping systems, conduct EHS employee site training, and participate in EHS program activities to ensure employee safety and regulatory compliance in addition to driving injury reduction initiatives.
GE Healthcare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our mission is to improve lives in the moments that matter. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Job Description
Key responsibilities/essential functions include
Evaluate customer site and facility EHS conditions, assess risks and develop appropriate corrective and preventive action plans.
Assess, monitor, and assure regulatory and company compliance and make sure to trigger necessary changes in a timely manner.
Maintain all required records and documentation, including licenses, or permits to ensure compliance with site licensing requirements. Assist/drive certain assigned aspects (technical, regulatory/third party interface, reporting, permitting, compliance, financial, administrative, etc.) of GE HealthCare projects and permits in compliance with relevant regulatory programs and GE business policies.
Track site progress and needs. Keep contact with management to provide regular status alerts of compliance, projects progress and needs.
Provide EHS guidance and compliance support to Sales and Service Teams to ensure compliance with regulatory and program requirements.
Actively participate in EHS risk reduction and compliance programs both on country and Eastern European level.
Supply, operate, and maintain personal protective equipment and ensure availability of safety supplies and PPE equipment.
Verify that safety equipment such as dosimetry and PPE are available to employees and monitor their use to ensure proper fit and use, evaluate dosimetry data, drive investigation in case of exceedances.
Prepare and review specifications and orders for the purchase of safety equipment, ensuring that proper features are present and that items conform to health and safety standards.
Collect data within the organization and submit environmental reports. Coordinate required collective schemes (waste management).
Understand key business drivers; use this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area is required.
Resolve issues in situations that require good technical knowledge and judgment within established procedures, involve technical experts as needed.
Check fulfilment of office safety requirements and assess ergonomics compliance of workstation. Support employees to properly set up their workstations both in the office and at home (based on requests).
Keep contact with Landlord at our locations and verify compliance to all EHS areas impacting any GEHC employees including emergency situations. Advice on corrective and preventive measures if needed, track them to closure.
Required Qualifications
Equivalent to BSc in Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health OR related technical discipline AND minimum 2 years’ experience in EHS Activities (fixed facility, distributed workforce or projects)
Knowledge of local EHS regulations in Hungary
Proven project and program management skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Excellent oral and written communication, presentation, and negotiation skills in local language and in English.
Ability to travel within Hungary and abroad if needed for business purposes
Preferred Qualifications
Able to simultaneously manage multiple projects and other responsibilities, adjust to changing priorities and to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on available information
Having Environmental and Fire safety qualification and professional certifications (e.g., ISO auditor) is a plus
Desired Characteristics
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to make decisions, document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Inclusion and Diversity
GE Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
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Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: No