Regional HSS&E Director

Location

Brookfield Place - 181 Bay Street

Business - Energy

Brookfield Energy operates one of the world’s largest publicly traded platforms for sustainable energy. Our energy portfolio consists of hydroelectric, wind, utility-scale solar, distributed generation and storage facilities in North America, South America, Europe and Asia. Our operating capacity totals over 35,000 megawatts and our development pipeline stands at approximately 200,000 megawatts. Our portfolio of sustainable solutions assets includes our investments in Westinghouse (a leading global nuclear services business) and a utility and independent power producer with operations in the Caribbean and Latin America, as well as both operating assets and a development pipeline of carbon capture and storage capacity, agricultural renewable natural gas and materials recycling.

Brookfield Energy is the flagship listed energy company of Brookfield Asset Management, a leading global alternative asset manager with over $1 trillion of assets under management.

To learn more about the Brookfield Energy group, visit https://www.brookfield.com/about-us/capabilities/energy.

Brookfield Culture

Brookfield has a unique and dynamic culture.  We seek team members who have a long-term focus and whose values align with our Attributes of a Brookfield Leader:  Entrepreneurial, Collaborative and Disciplined.  Brookfield is committed to the development of our people through challenging work assignments and exposure to diverse businesses.

Job Description

The Regional HSS&E Director within the Brookfield Energy’s North American Asset Management team will serve as the subject matter expert to provide prompt, quality HSS&E assistance to the Asset Management team and Brookfield Renewable portfolio companies within the region, actively supporting Brookfield’s commitment to HSS&E excellence and to be industry leaders in risk management and incident prevention. This role serves as a key member of the regional senior leadership Asset Management team and as an extension of the Brookfield Renewable Corporate HSS&E team, providing expert advice and leadership to enable safe, sustainable growth across multiple countries in the region.

The HSS&E Director will be responsible within the region for leading and coordinating HSS&E-related due diligence activities, gap analyses, audits, investigations, business support requirements, subject matter expertise and assistance with applicable policies, processes, procedures and regulations.

 

The ability to forge strategic relationships with internal and external stakeholders will be a critical success factor in the role, as will the ability to influence without direct authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and serve as the HSS&E subject matter expert on behalf of the regional Asset Management team, while fostering collaboration between Corporate HSS&E, Asset Management and portfolio companies.
• Support regional portfolio companies in effectively implementing HSS&E programs and processes, as part of an HSS&E Management System, that meet the requirements of Brookfield HSS&E standards and ensure compliance with the appropriate regulatory requirements & legislation.
• Serve as subject matter expert for HSS&E program implementation with newly acquired businesses/assets.
• Assist investment teams by leading HSS&E due diligence initiatives for potential acquisitions/investments within the region.
• Coordinate and conduct HSS&E gap analyses for all newly acquired businesses.
• Assist Asset Managers and new portfolio companies and in the planning, coordination, and performance of Asset Condition Assessment inspections to ensure newly acquired assets meet Brookfield safety standards and provide a safe working environment for employees and contractors.
• Provide portfolio companies with support to help define strategies and action plans for the implementation of recommendations from HSS&E gap analyses, Asset Condition Assessments, audits and incident investigations.
• Coordinate & streamline HSS&E-related reporting from regional portfolio companies to Brookfield Corporate HSS&E.
• Coordinate and, as necessary, participate in HSS&E Detailed High-Risk Incident Investigations, HSS&E audits, and other HSS&E-related assessments and program monitoring activities across the Brookfield Renewable businesses.
• Coordinate and provide HSS&E training and coaching on the Brookfield HSS&E program, standards and requirements for asset management teams, newly acquired businesses, and key portfolio company leadership, line management, and HSS&E staff.
• Assist in collecting and reporting leading/lagging HSS&E metrics and KPIs for use in Corporate HSS&E reporting.
• Maintain up-to-date data and supporting information on portfolio companies and HSS&E-related initiatives within the region using appropriate Corporate HSS&E data management and reporting systems.
• Participate in developing HSS&E standards, guidance and training materials for the safe and effective operation of new asset classes using new technologies

 

Requirements

• The successful candidate will hold a minimum relevant degree qualification in Health & Safety, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 10+ years of Health & Safety experience in a fast paced, dynamic environment, preferably in the renewables sector.
• Knowledge of pertinent standards, laws, regulations and practices and the ability to interpret and advise on their application.
• Experience in complex safety incident investigations within high-risk environments, with experience in root cause analysis methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence, without authority, at all levels.
• Proven experience supporting geographically dispersed teams and projects in fast-paced and often high-risk working environments involving asset construction / operations.
• Track record of driving cultural change and continuous improvement in health & safety.
• High level of English language capability, both spoken and written.
• Proficient with Microsoft applications with specific experience/capability in drafting professional, clear and succinct HSS&E-related assessments, standards, procedures, etc.
• Ability to plan, multi-task and prioritise a large and varied workload.
• Experience in a multi-national global environment.
• Personal attributes – credible, calm, knowledgeable and authoritative leadership style. Pragmatic, solutions focused, strong communicator with resilience, strong judgement and high integrity.
• A willingness to ‘roll up one’s sleeves and get work done’.
• Flexibility to travel to operational and construction sites and other business locations globally, as required.
• Location, Toronto - 181 Bay Street, Suite 100

Position Opening Reason:

New Position

Brookfield is committed to maintaining a Positive Work Environment that is safe, respectful; our shared success depends on it. We do not tolerate workplace discrimination, violence or harassment. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and make employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable law. Applicant information is collected and handled in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. As part of this commitment, we provide barrier-free and accessible employment practices in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and applicable human rights legislation. If you require a Human Rights Code-protected accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know when contacted, and we will work with you to meet your needs.