EHS Portfolio Lead - Japan ONW Project

About the role

Reporting to the APAC ONW EHS Manager Projects, the EHS Portfolio Lead supports the safe and sustainable delivery of renewable energy during ITO/OTR, premobilization, mobilization, construction and commissioning of wind farms. The role develops, implements and maintains the EHS systems and programs across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with local and national legislation, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, and internal management systems. Travel between project sites is required, and remote technical EHS support is provided.

Key responsibilities

• EHS governance: implement the EHS management system, maintain compliance with legislation, standards and permits, and support environmental licensing and reporting
• Environmental monitoring (waste, water, air, spills) and submission of regulatory reports
• Safety and risk management: site inspections, audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, root cause analysis, toolbox talks, pre-start briefings and job safety analyses
• Training and awareness for employees and contractors, and coaching for continuous improvement
• Support the environmental and sustainability strategy, including waste reduction, water conservation and carbon footprint initiatives
• Collect and report EHS KPIs and leading metrics, maintain records, support EHS dashboards, audits and management reviews

Required profile

• Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent, or 3 years' EHS experience in construction, energy or renewable energy
• Strong knowledge of local/national WHS and environmental legislation
• Experience implementing ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
• Ability to obtain GWO certification, travel 50% of the time, and meet fitness-for-work requirements including working at height
• Fluent oral and written English and Japanese, and a valid Japanese driver's licence

Required skills

• ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 management systems
• GWO certification
• Desired: Cert IV in Training and Assessment, familiarity with GE Vernova EHS systems, ESG reporting, lean principles, and domain expertise such as electrical safety, LOTO, crane safety, fall prevention or confined spaces