Join an industry leader and make a positive change in the sustainable use of the world's natural resources. Together, we will transform the business and drive the industry toward a greener future.
At Metso, you will be supported by our inclusive culture and a network of colleagues from around the world. With us, you will embark on a personal growth journey and are encouraged to realize your potential. This is your invitation to rise above the possible.
Job posting end date: 03/23/2025
Introduction
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Head of Health & Safety to develop and manage the Health and Safety function for our Professional Services Business Line in the Services Business Area. This role involves working closely with different Business Lines (BLs), Market Areas (MAs), and corporate QEHS teams to establish a strong safety culture within the Professional Services workforce and extend it to all Services BA-related teams.
In this role, you will create a positive and collaborative relationship with Professional Services operations in our different market areas. You will also communicate closely with other stakeholders in different Business Areas, as well as the Service BA's executive team.
This is a global role that can be based at any Metso location. You will report to the Senior Vice President, Professional Services Business Line.
What you do
- Implement Metso's corporate Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) policies and programs in compliance with legal requirements, company standards, and customer site requirements for all Professional Services operations.
- Represent the Services BA in HSE matters with corporate QEHS, Market Areas, and other BLs.
- Support business in investigating incidents and provide corrective and preventive action support to Professional Services teams/operations.
- Continuously define, develop, and maintain global EHS guidelines for Professional Services in cooperation with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain EHS audit methodology and ensure EHS compliance for all Professional Services operations.
- Evaluate practices, procedures, and facilities to assess risk, EHS compliance, adherence to local law, and the level of safety culture.
- Carry out regular EHS audits and safety culture assessments in Service Centers/PSE operations and assist local management in implementing best practices and high standards.
- Develop Professional Service's EHS awareness, safety campaigns, support requirements, and tools.
- Follow up and report action plans and initiative progress.
- Monthly reporting of global Services BA safety metrics, key risks, and progress updates on corrective actions and HSE-related programs, initiatives, and campaigns.
Who you are
- Proven experience in a similar role within professional services environment.
- Strong knowledge of HSE regulations and best practices.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization
- Passion towards health and safety and driving a strong safety culture
- Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work efficiently within a matrix organization, effectively collaborating across multiple departments and reporting lines to achieve goals
What's in it for you
- An inspiring purpose - Enabling sustainable modern life. Minerals and metals are the backbone of essential functions in the modern world. However, there's a pressing need for more sustainable solutions to collect and process them. At Metso, you get to be part of transforming the industry and making a positive change.
- Wellbeing and safety - Benefit from occupational healthcare, generous benefits plan, healthy living rewards, mental well-being services, on-site gym, meal benefits, bicycle benefits, and engagement surveys.
- Compensation and rewards - Global incentive program tied to business and performance targets.
- Hybrid working possibilities - While we are big advocates of meeting and collaborating in person, we believe in fostering a flexible work environment.
- A thriving culture - We are committed to developing an inclusive culture that enables everyone to do their best and reach their full potential. A culture that is courageous, compelling, and caring, and unites our people to build a sustainable future together.
- Extensive learning opportunities - Ongoing growth dialogues, internal mobility, mentoring programs, education assistance, ambitious projects, and global opportunities.
- Worldwide support - Leverage our network of peers across the world, offering valuable assistance. We get things done together, through open and honest communication.
Get in touch
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We understand that some highly capable candidates might hesitate to apply for a role unless they meet every listed qualification. If you're excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the requirements. You may be the right candidate for the role.
How to join - Working at Metso - About Metso - Diversity and Inclusion - Meet our people
Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end-to-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers' energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and process expertise. We are the partner for positive change.
Headquartered in Espoo, Finland, Metso employs over 17,000 people in close to 50 countries and sales for 2023 were about EUR 5.4 billion. The company is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com, x.com/metsoofficial
