HSE & Facility Specialist - US Traction

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This position reports to

Local President, US Traction

Your role and responsibilities

Establish and maintain a HSE culture within North American ABB Traction Business Line, Richmond, Virginia and Mt. Olive, New Jersey, by assuring and controlling the HSE with systems, tools and teams to exceed safety expectations while ensuring sustainable operations. Responsible for developing & maintaining the HSE of the local unit, sustaining positive HSE metrics, upholding continuous improvement culture. In addition, be responsible for the facility management for both locations. The work model for the role is: Onsite #LI-Onsite This role is contributing to the Motion Traction Division in Mechanicsville, VA and Mount Olive, NJ. You will be mainly accountable for: - Supports managers and employees to ensure area of responsibility is compliant with HSE standards, regulations and guidelines. Prepares safety instructions and notices and assists with relevant training. Reports HSE incidents. Feeds back on lessons learned and best practice from own unit and across ABB to management and employees. Delivers and deploys HSE training, audit and improvement programs for the Local Division. Reports progress on implementation of ABB Group Sustainability objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to the Division, as required. - HSE audits and workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and risks and highlights corrective measures required. Supports follow up of improvement actions in the Local Division. - Act as the site emergency overseer managing emergencies as well as ensuring that the Emergency Response Teams, First Response, and Business Continuity teams are in place; Prepares and oversees crisis management team and processes in coordination with US security and plans and executes required crisis team programs - Contributes to and/or plans and executes facility related projects. Develops and reports on project objectives. Manages project resources such as manpower, financials and other relevant factors

Qualifications for the role

• BS Health, Safety or Environmental discipline or safety related field
• 5+ years’ experience in the field of HSE, Security and Plant/Building maintenance.
• Experience in Plant/Building Maintenance
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and standards
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication capabilities, able to work across time zones, regions, cultures, disciplines, and personalities.
• Strong attention to detail, problem solving abilities, organizational skills, communication, and people skills.
• Ability to build and utilize teams to resolve complex problems, identify root causes, and establish corrective actions
• Candidate Must already posses a work authorization that would allow them to legally work for ABB in the United States.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in production of electromechanical components related to Traction converters and battery chargers

More about us

ABB Traction Division is a recognized leader in onboard propulsion technologies that drive innovation in rail, bus, and industrial vehicle electrification. A comprehensive range of high-performance and full lifecycle managed propulsion, auxiliary and energy storage solutions help improve energy efficiency and contribute to making transportation more sustainable. We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today for your next career step within ABB and visit www.abb.com to learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe. #MyABBStory ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer for protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities at ABB. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their- sex (gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation), marital status, citizenship, age, race and ethnicity, inclusive of traits historically associated with race or ethnicity, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles, color, religious creed, national origin, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal and state law. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer for Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, applicants may request to review the plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to US-AskHR@abb.com. Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. MyBenefitsABB.com