Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)

Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Location: Bangkok
Job Description:
The Director of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) plays a critical role in championing and ensuring a culture of safety, environmental stewardship, and regulatory compliance within the company.

• This position is responsible for guiding the development and implementation of EHS programs, standards, and initiatives in alignment with company strategy.
• The Director of EHS supports country management in achieving excellence in EHS results and actively contributes to a safe and sustainable working environment.
• The Director of Environmental Health and Safety is a key leader responsible for shaping and ensuring a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible work environment.
• This role demands a deep commitment to EHS excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in line with industry best practices.
  Key Responsibilities:
• EHS Strategy and Program Development:
• Collaborate with Country Management to deploy EHS objectives and develop programs aligned with company strategy.
• Drive initiatives that prioritize accident and incident prevention, and establish processes for reporting, recording, investigation, and analysis.
• Certification Leadership:
• Lead ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 re-certification processes, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement.
• EHS Network Leadership:
• Lead the EHS network in the country, including staffing support for new projects.
• Conduct induction programs for new EHS personnel in the country, fostering a culture of safety.
• Technical Guidance and Support:
• Provide technical support and guidance to site teams, supporting end-to-end project execution processes in the country.
• Ensure the deployment of EHS standards across all projects/sites.
• Tender Phase Support:
• Collaborate with Site, Projects, or Country Directors during tender phases to address EHS questions.
• Ensure robust EHS plans are established for tenders originating from the Cluster, in coordination with the Region EHS Director.
• EHS Management System Development:
• Develop and maintain an EHS Management System in line with Alstom EHS processes, local legal requirements, and international standards (ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001).
• Legal Compliance and Monitoring:
• Organize legal watch at the country level and monitor compliance with all relevant country statutory, regulatory, contractual, and company requirements.
  
  
• EHS Culture and Continuous Improvement:
• Foster a strong EHS culture within the country by influencing EHS performance, facilitating change, and promoting continuous improvement.
• Auditing and Reporting:
• Become a recognized Alstom auditor and contribute to the delivery of the Group & Transport audit program.
• Monitor and analyze EHS performance, ensure standard reporting is accurate, and deliver EHS Management reports.
  Qualifications:
• University degree in Engineering or any related major.
• Recognized Health and Safety Qualification to Diploma or Degree level.
• Significant experience in EHS function within a relevant industrial context in the country.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18011 certifications.
• Good knowledge of EHS regulations applicable within the country.
• Knowledge of the railway industry is a plus, and operational experience outside EHS is desirable.
  * Proficiency in both spoken and written Thai and English languages is required.