Operations Safety Manager

About Fluence

Fluence, a Siemens and AES company, is the leading global energy storage technology solutions and services company that combines the agility of a fast-growing technology company with the expertise, vision, and financial backing of two industry powerhouses. Building on the pioneering work of AES Energy Storage and Siemens energy storage, Fluence’s goal is to create a more sustainable future by transforming the way we power our world. The company offers proven energy storage technology solutions designed to address the diverse needs and challenges of customers in a rapidly transforming energy landscape, providing design, delivery and integration in over 160 countries. Fluence works closely with customers throughout their journey and provides advisory, financing, and project lifecycle services.

Leading

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a high energy atmosphere with a purpose?

Fluence is seeking a India Operations Safety Manager to be a critical contributor to the success of the implementation of our corporate health and safety policies and programs as part of the Transformation, Quality and Safety Department reporting up through our Business Operations and Transformation and Global Innovation Centre (GIC) Organizations, by providing health, safety and environmental (HSE) subject matter expertise for the Corporate Safety and GIC Teams. This position is hands-on in HSE management to ensure compliance for our regionally for India and Asia and Pacific (APAC) operations.

In this position the successful candidate applies developed subject matter expertise to solve unique and moderately complex HSE implementation issues within established processes and recommends appropriate solutions or alternative methods ensuring compliance.  Acts as an India/APAC Safety team member, providing HSE oversight on operational activities, along with facilitating HSE decision making in support of stakeholders. Does not require day-to-day supervision and has the ability to resolve most issues but may seek advice in order to make more complex decisions. Must be able to travel as may be required and work remotely.This team member will be assisting Corporate Safety Operations for the Global Innovation Centre (GIC), along with Product Manufacturing, Project Delivery & Services and India Test Lab management with various tasks and responsibilities, such as:

·        Responsible for developing and maintaining occupational HSE policy and programs for Corporate Safety Operations, GIC and associated regional stakeholders to drive initiatives toward a more global and equitable safety culture within the businesses and APAC region in general.

·        Acts as a technical advisor to the GIC and India test lab, projects/services sites and APAC regional manufacturing locations.

·        Assists in maintaining and conducting integrity checks on the Fluence online HSE database (Salesforce & Learning Mgt System), for safety walks, inspections, stop work authority, incidents/events, training courses, etc.), and performs trend analysis on the various safety metrics reported.

·        Develop and/or assist with global/regional HSE policy, programs and technical documents as required to ensure compliance with Fluence policy, local, state, and federal regulations.

·        Assist and/or develop training curriculum and conduct training sessions to educate employees on the safe and compliant work practices associated with work activities.

·        Lead and/or participate in GIC and regional site related HSE operations including inspections and audits as required.

·        Conducts safety walks when at GIC office, test lab, and regional project and manufacturing sites and other business locations.

·        Leads, coordinates, and participates in RCA investigations of incidents, maintain records of pertinent data, make recommendations for corrective actions and compile required analysis reports on such investigations.

·        Assist and participate with corporate internal and external ISO 45001, 14001, 9001 and SA8000 certification and recertification audits.

·        Represent GIC on the Safety & Social Performance Team Committee and participate in monthly meetings.

·        Participate in the Global All Hands Monthly Safety meeting, develop and present safety information and will conduct separate all-hands safety meetings for GIC.

·        Work on managing and closing out HSE related corrective actions and preventative actions (CAPA’s).

·        Work with the LMS to deliver GIC and APAC regional focused training.

·        Assisting on a corporate enterprise level with various tasks as assigned.

Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications.The successful candidate should have excellent attributes in administration and communications functions to include the following:

·        Plans and manages work activities for themselves to accomplish company, department and position KPI’s and OKR’s, goals and objectives.

·        Handles multiple priorities requiring frequent interpretation of programs and procedures.

·        Interprets, explains, advises, and makes recommendations on moderately complex issues to stakeholders.

·        Strong team and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor, coach, and guide others, building relationships both internally and externally.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills for effectively communicating with internal and external customers.

·        Requires original and innovative thinking in developing results or recommending process improvement.

·        Ability to analyze technical and regulatory information, make sound judgments, and provide prudent recommendations.

·        Regularly make decisions that are covered by general methods and procedures requiring frequent interpretations of programs and processes.

·        Conducts predictive trend analysis to determine corrective and preventative actions on negative indicators.

·        Thorough knowledge in the field of health and safety, as well as general environmental regulations for factories & boiler regulations general industry norms, along with familiarity in other safety standards, and codes (e.g. ANSI, IFC, ISO 45001, 14001 & 9001).

·        Proficient with computer based HSE Management platforms and other applications i.e., Microsoft 360, word, excel and power point.

·        Strong compliance knowledge in high-risk activities: working at height, lifting & rigging, electrical safety, lockout/tagout, arc flash hazard analysis, hazardous materials, and other areas including risk assessment, work permitting, emergency preparedness, ergonomics, and general safe work practices.

Agile

Here at Fluence, we strive to continuously improve, be intellectually curious and be adaptive to our customers’ and employees’ needs. Collaboration is key, both in our partnerships with our customers, and with each other. Fluence prioritizes the most critical efforts that allow for the greatest impact. What should an interested candidate bring to Fluence?  The minimum job qualification requirements include the following:

·        Ten plus years work experience in an operational, industrial, or manufacturing establishment with HSE management responsibilities.

·        A degree in occupational safety or equivalent fields, e.g., engineering discipline or business management.

o   Having a recognized safety certification, e.g. NEBOSH Level 3> or equivalent will be considered a strong plus.

·        A proven track record of sustained implementation and overall management responsibility of regulations under the Ministry of Labour and Skills and associated Department of Factories & Boilers, or other APAC regional general industry regulations and related standards/program compliance, that achieved a demonstrated record of solid health and safety performance in past positions.

·        Regional and/or global HSE management oversight experience considered a plus.

·        Must be able to travel as required for global/regional business (passport required), approximately 25 to 35 percent annually.

Fun

Working on transforming a fundamental part of our society is exciting and fulfilling. It requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed. We respect our coworkers and customers. We listen to what others have to say, and we are inclusive.

This position is hybrid remote, but it would be ideal if the candidate is willing to work out of the Bangalore, India office 2-3 days a week or 1 week a month as needed.

Fluence IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity, to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.