DescriptionJob Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated professional with a passion for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), combined with a strong commitment to Sustainability. This role offers the opportunity to lead and advance Emerson’s Health, Safety, Environment, and Sustainability agenda across Asia Pacific. You will provide strategic and hands-on leadership to strengthen a proactive safety culture, ensure regulatory and corporate compliance, and drive continuous improvement aligned with Emerson’s values of innovation, integrity, collaboration, and inclusion.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HSE and sustainability programs to ensure a safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible workplace.
- Drive risk reduction initiatives to prevent injuries, incidents, and environmental impacts while protecting people, property, and the environment.
- Monitor, analyze, and communicate HSE performance using leading and lagging indicators to support data-informed decision-making.
- Provide subject matter expertise and ownership for implementing tools, standards, training, and proven practices across the organization.
- Ensure ISO certification through effective audits and timely closure of corrective and preventive actions.
- Partner with leaders to embed HSE accountability and cultivate a positive, inclusive safety culture.
- Ensure new projects obtain all required HSE authorizations and permits prior to execution.
- Lead incident assessments, investigations, root cause validation, and corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Champion sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation, waste minimization, emissions reduction strategies, and progress toward Net Zero goals.
- Responsibilities for Asia Pacific includes:
- Represent Asia Pacific in global HSE meetings, translate global directives into regional actions, and collaborate closely with regional and country safety committees, business units, and leadership teams.
- Harmonize and standardize Asia Pacific HSE processes, promoting collaboration and sharing of proven practices.
- Serve as Asia Pacific system administrator for HSE platform tools, software, and regulatory compliance resources, mentoring key users and supporting inspections and audits across the Asia Pacific region.
- Support and manage the relationship with the insurance carrier by addressing recommendations in line with regional priorities and driving the standardization of written programs to meet insurance requirements.
Who You Are:
You observe situational and group dynamics and select best-fit approaches. You are open to change and continue to learn and experience new opportunities. You actively seek input from pertinent sources to make timely and well-informed decisions. You pursue everything with energy, drive, and the need to finish. You adjust communication content and style to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Engineering / Safety Science / Occupational Health or related technical field will be considered.
- 7 or more years’ experience in HSE role.
- Practical knowledge of HSE regulatory compliance and industry trends.
- Knowledge of Country general safety policies and procedures.
- Experience in auditing from an EHSS perspective is considered an advantage.
- FSM Certificate
- Professional certifications such as NEBOSH (IGC or Diploma) are strongly preferred. Other internationally recognized certifications, such as Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) will be an advantage.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Experience in using technology, devices, and training techniques related to HSE.
- Ability to influence and challenge current practices through process knowledge and personal relationships.
Our Culture & Commitment to You:
At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
