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Head of EHS – UK & Europe @ Trina Solar

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Responsibilities <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Develop and implement the UK &amp; Europe EHS strategy, policies, management systems, and governance framework in line with applicable legislation, industry standards, and company objectives. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Provide strategic EHS leadership and advice to senior management, supporting business decisions, operational planning, and risk management. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Coordinate EHS activities during project execution and service </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Review customer EHS requirements during tendering and commercial negotiations and ensure appropriate EHS obligations are incorporated into project execution plans. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Establish and maintain effective management systems for identifying, assessing, managing, mitigating and monitoring EHS risks during project execution</span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">. These systems should cover not only </span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">activities and employees of Trina but also contractors, cross-border work teams and any other third-party service providers.</span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Develop and maintain a consistent regional emergency response and management system. Lead incident management, investigations and corrective actions.</span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Establish and oversee EHS assurance programs, including audits, inspections, compliance reviews, performance reporting, and management reviews. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Drive a strong safety culture through leadership engagement, training, coaching, communication, and continuous improvement initiatives. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Maintain relationships with regulators, clients, certification bodies, industry organi</span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">z</span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">ations, and other external stakeholders on EHS matters. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Lead and coordinate regional EHS resources, including internal personnel, external consultants, and specialist service providers. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Support the implementation of corporate ESG and sustainable development strategies.</span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Provide regular EHS performance reporting and strategic recommendations to executive leadership. </span></li></ul> Requirements <ul style="list-style-type:disc;"><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Degree or professional qualification in Environment, Health &amp; Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Significant EHS leadership experience within energy storage, renewable energy, construction, utilities, infrastructure, or other high-risk industries. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Strong knowledge of UK and European EHS legislation and management systems (including ISO 45001). </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Proven experience developing EHS strategy, governance frameworks, and organi</span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">z</span><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">ational capability. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead EHS performance across multiple countries and complex projects. </span></li><li><span style="line-height:150%;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;">Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills. </span></li></ul>

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