EHS Advisor

AFL manufactures industry-leading fiber optic cable connectivity and accessories and provides engineering and installation services for some of the largest telecom customers in the world. Our company was founded in 1984 with a single fiber optic cable and today we manufacture thousands of products generate an excess of $2B in revenue and employ more than 5800 associates worldwide. At AFL we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We hire and train each individual investing in them to ensure success in their careers. With a commitment to professional development and growth let us connect you to your next career opportunity.

Position Summary:

Under the general direction of the EHS Director the position is responsible to support with guiding AFL team members to champion health and safety compliance on ITCs project sites.

In addition the successful incumbent will work with and act as a resource to front line supervisors and operations staff to achieve AFLs goal of zero incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide or arrange training and education to AFLs employees in health and safety
• Conduct New Hire
• Monitor health safety and environmental protection compliance at the project level by conducting workplace inspections and audits.
• Provide advice and interpretation of local government requirements and Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) regulations and codes.
• Participate in the development of project-specific safety programs for new
• Conduct EHS related meetings with the support of the field
• Ensure all EHS documentation and records are collected and maintained in accordance with company operating
• Assist line management and the safety committee in the investigation of accidents and near-misses including: identifying root causes and trends as well as recommending accident prevention methods.
• Participate in the formal hazard assessment process by facilitating JHA creation and reviews with
• Track and maintain PPE for the business
• Create or revise Safe Work Practices and
• Act as an active leader in promoting EHS processes and programs towards exceeding EHS
• Support and promote AFLs core values of safety quality integrity sustainability and
• Help build and maintain positive relations within the
• Protect organizations values by keeping information
• Perform other administrative and miscellaneous duties as requested directed or
• Enhance organizational reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
• Adhere to and promote the environmental health & safety policies of AFL

Personal Qualities:

• Leadership direct others and develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods
• Flexible open to change and new information and rapidly adapts to changing conditions or unexpected obstacles
• Detail oriented excellent attention to detail with the ability to follow through on assigned tasks
• Independent - ability to work well under limited supervision
• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving - capable of complex reasoning analysis
• Results focused driven to achieve
• Interpersonal skills able to collaborate on projects maintain effective relationships and communicate clearly at all levels of the business
• Adaptability - capable of working in a fast-paced environment adapt to various situations and prioritize multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Team Player skills - possess strong commitment to team environment dynamics with the ability to contribute expertise and follow leadership directives at appropriate times

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years EHS experience in the telecommunications and/or construction
• Basic knowledge of local government health & safety acts policies regulations codes and practices as they apply to the telecommunication/construction industries
• Experience in conducting training and formal presentations to audiences of various sizes and types
• Proficient in MS Office application including Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint and Visio

Working Conditions

• 40 hours/week
• Ability to work extended work hours as the need arises as in the case of emergencies at a work-site may be required
• Travel to various sites and locations

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority