Regional EHS Manager

Come create the technology to connect the world.

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

The team you'll be part of

Nokia's People organization is responsible for leading a business-driven people strategy and offering people and workplace services to all Nokia employees. We partner closely with the business to provide a motivated and engaged workforce that is fit for the future.

The Regional Environmental, Health and Safety Manager will ensure that Nokia is a safe workplace for everyone working for, or on behalf, of Nokia and for the North American Region. This position will drive compliance and safe work practices both at the facilities and in the field where Nokia projects are deployed. You will report to Americas Head of Safety and Security Operations. Must be willing to travel up to 50 % of the time.

What you will learn and contribute to

You as the EHS Manager in the West have the overall responsibility for implementing Nokia EHS standards, compliance with governmental regulatory requirements, and work with site and Regional leadership and employees for a safe and healthful work environment.

Your responsibilities include the following tasks/programs

• Environmental
  • Environmental Permitting and Reporting
  • Hazardous Waste Registration, Storage, Recordkeeping, Reporting and Compliance
  • Chemical Storage, Handling, Tracking, and Emergency Planning
  • ISO14001 Management System and Auditing
• Safety
  • Knowledgeable on both understanding and implementing OSHA requirements
  • Laser Safety Officer
  • X-Ray Safety
  • EME/RF Safety
  • ISO45001 Management System and Auditing
  • Emergency Management and Response
  • Investigation
  • Construction Safety including working at heights

• Crisis Management support this includes the maintenance of Crisis Management Plans, training of Crisis & Continuity Management Teams and the proactive coordination of crisis response activities.

Competencies
Leading projects and programs to completion
Tolerance for Change
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Integrity
Ownership/Leadership/Political savvy
Relationship building/Team work
Taking initiative; Self starter;
Written and spoken communication

Learning/Mentoring/Teaching

Your skills and experience

You have:
Bachelor's degree in Environmental, Health and Safety; Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
At least 5 - 10 years' experience in EHS roles in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing or Construction/Building Industries.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; adept at interacting with and influencing a variety of internal and external stakeholders at all organizational levels
• A passion for and technical knowledge of Environmental, Health and Safety program management combined with a high level of personal integrity to 'do the right thing'
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity particularly in the area of crisis management
• Strong organizational skills
• Co-operative team player and team leader
• CSP and/or CIH Preferred

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:
• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.