Job Description
This position forms part of Cleantech Solar’s Health, Safety, Security, Environment & Social Performance (HSSE & SP) Team and will report to the Southeast Asia HSSE & SP Assistant Director.
The incumbent will work closely with the Projects and O&M teams to monitor HSSE performance, manage HSSE risks and support implementation of the company’s HSSE & SP Management System. The primary purpose of the role is to support the achievement of Goal Zero by ensuring compliance with company standards, client requirements and applicable laws.
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:
- Acting as the primary HSSE & SP focal point for Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia
- Implementing and continually improving the company’s HSSE & SP Management System across construction and operational activities
- Working closely with the Project and O&M teams to monitor HSSE performance and addressing identified risks
- Monitoring contractors’ compliance with company standards, approved HSSE plans, client requirements and applicable laws
- Conducting HSSE inspections, audits, management site tours and site visits
- Reviewing Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Job Safety Analyses, Lifting Plans, emergency response plans, and other HSSE& SP documents
- Participating in project mobilisation and verifying HSSE readiness before work commences
- Facilitating HSSE coordination meetings with Project teams, O&M teams and contractors
- Conducting HSSE inductions, toolbox talks, HSSE & SP training and awareness programmes
- Monitoring the quality and effectiveness of contractors’ HSSE training programmes
- Ensuring incidents, near misses, unsafe acts and unsafe conditions are promptly reported
- Leading & participating in incident investigations and root cause analyses
- Tracking corrective actions and verifying their effective closure using CAPA Incident tracker
- Supporting emergency preparedness activities, including mock drills and response exercises
- Monitoring contractors’ implementation of environmental and social performance requirements in coordination with relevant stakeholders
- Monitoring compliance with applicable HSSE legal requirements across Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia
- Preparing HSSE reports, statistics, inspection findings, and performance updates
- Supporting the implementation and continual improvement of the Integrated Management System (IMS) across Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia in line with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001
- Coordinating with the Project and O&M teams to ensure consistent implementation of IMS procedures, controls, records and reporting requirements across the three countries
- Supporting internal, external, client, regulatory and IMS audits
- Monitoring audit findings and ensuring the timely closure of corrective actions
- Maintaining HSSE records, legal registers and action trackers
- Escalating significant incidents, risks and non-compliances to the Reporting Manager
- Promoting a positive HSSE culture across project and operational sites
- Performing other HSSE & SP duties assigned by the Reporting Manager
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Diploma / Degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Health, Engineering or a related discipline
- Qualified as a Professional-Level Safety Officer under Thai law and eligible for appointment and registration with the Department of Labour Protection and Welfare (DLPW)
- Good written and spoken Thai and English
- Internal Auditor / Lead Auditor certification for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 from a recognised training provider is preferred
- Minimum of five years’ relevant HSSE experience
- Experience in renewable energy, solar, construction, power generation, utilities or a related industry is preferred
- Practical experience in contractor management, risk assessment, inspections, ISO internal audits, emergency preparedness and incident investigation
- Sound knowledge of Thailand’s occupational safety, health and environmental laws
- Experience in delivering HSSE training and awareness programmes in Thai & English
- Strong communication, analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate effectively with remotely located teams
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and HSSE reporting systems
- Willingness to travel within Thailand and periodically to Vietnam and Cambodia
Location
- Job location for the above position is in Bangkok, Thailand
Contact Information
Please send your CV along with a cover letter indicating your earliest start date and salary expectations to careers@cleantechsolar.com with “Advisor – HSSE Thailand” in the subject.