South Region Qehs Manager

South Region QEHS Manager
- Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasize innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance. Energy leads the transition towards a 100% renewable energy future. We help our partners to accelerate their decarbonization journeys through our market-leading technologies and power system modelling expertise. These cover decarbonization services, future-fuel enabled balancing power plants, hybrid solutions, energy storage and optimization technology, including the GEMS Digital Energy Platform.
- Did you know Wärtsilä has delivered 79 GW of power plant capacity and more than 130 energy storage installations in 180 countries around the world?
- In this fast-changing world of energy, we are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Want to join the ride?

We are looking for a **QEHS Manager for our Region South** which includes the following countries**:Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay and Uruguay**. This role leads the development and execution of health, safety, and environmental strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a culture of safety and sustainability across the organization.
- The role is responsible for implementing the Wärtsilä QEHS strategies, policies and programs and ensuring organizational excellence in HSEQ compliance and performance. You will be entrusted with the development of Regional Action plans and the advancement of strategic endeavors that contribute to a culture of safety, the reduction of work-related risks, and the maintenance of compliance with established safety, health, and environmental standards at every Wärtsilä site and operational sphere.
- The role has 2 direct reports across multiple countries. The position will be located in one of the main locations of the Region (with a preference for location in Brazil) and report to the Americas QEHSS Director.

**Key Accountabilities**
- Provides HSE oversight and support across diverse activities, including, not limited to workshops, power plants, service projects, construction sites, and office environments.
- Leads Health, Safety & Environment activities, ensuring compliance with all local, regional, and international QEHS regulations, as well as company HSE standards
- Strengthen safety culture by establishing, executing and reinforcing policies, procedures, behaviors, and initiatives.
- Utilizing strong networking and influencing skills, build clear communication channels representing QEHS across all South Regional sites to a complex set of stakeholders, including the Regional Management, local and global QEHS teams.
- Support global initiatives with local priorities and applicability, translating and implementing global HSE strategies into relevant and actionable regional plans
- Monitors Health, Safety, Environment & Quality Performance Metrics, reporting on trends and developing action plans for performance improvement. Drives continuous improvement in Health, Safety, Environment & Quality management.
- Collaborates with leadership and cross-functional teams to integrate Health, Safety & Environment considerations into business operations and project planning. Engages with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to represent the company's Health, Safety & Environment interests and maintain positive relationships
- Manages Health, Safety, Environment & Quality compliance, mitigating risks and overseeing adherence to all regulations and standards. Proactively updates practices based on changing regulations and ensures all products and services conform to technical specifications and standards.
- Lead safety walkthroughs, audits, and site inspections in collaboration with operational teams
- Spearhead regional risk assessment activities for the South Region, incorporating the identification of hazards, monitoring safety practices, and conducting job safety evaluations.
- Leads incident investigations, ensuring thorough root cause analysis and ensures appropriate response and reporting procedures are followed.
- Oversee regular QEHS audits and inspections across regional sites, tracking performance and implementing improvements.

**Key Subject Matter Expertise**
- Environmental and Safety Regulations and principles in region
- Customer Experience Management (CRM) Tools
- Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001,14001,45001)
- Quality Development (RCA, Investigation, Inspection, Supplier Development, etc.)
- Analytical Skills (data analysis, trending, predictive analytics, AI)
- Security (Physical Security, Travel Security, Crisis Management, Executive Protection)
- Continuous Improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, 5S, etc.)
- Business Acumen. Connecting QEHS Strategy w