Construction EHS Manager

Key Responsibilities

EHS Leadership & Governance

• Serve as the functional EHS leader for PDO Taiwan, accountable for EHS performance across all project sites.
• Ensure full alignment with Air Products Global EHS policies, Asia EHS requirements, APSF Taiwan EHS requirements, local regulations, and internal management systems.
• Provide visible, credible EHS leadership to PDO Taiwan project teams and contractor organizations.
• Act as a key EHS advisor to the GM PDO Taiwan and PDO Taiwan Leadership Team.

Project & Construction EHS

• Lead EHS planning and implementation across all phases of project execution, including early site mobilization, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Partner with Project Managers and Construction Managers to integrate EHS requirements into execution strategies, schedules, and contractor scopes.
• Participate in hazard identification, constructability reviews, JSA development, permit‑to‑work systems, and high‑risk activity planning.
• Provide on‑site leadership presence for all projects and high‑risk construction activities.

Contractor & Construction Safety Management

• Define and enforce contractor EHS qualification, onboarding, and performance management requirements.
• Monitor contractor EHS performance through audits, inspections, KPI reviews, and corrective action tracking.
• Lead or support investigations of EHS incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions; ensure effective root‑cause analysis and preventive actions.
• Exercise Safety Stand Down authority when necessary to address unsafe conditions or behaviors.

Regulatory Compliance & External Interface

• Ensure compliance with Taiwan EHS laws, permits, and construction safety regulations.
• Act as the primary PDO Taiwan EHS interface with:
• Regulatory authorities
• Customers (e.g., TSMC and other high‑tech customers)
• External auditors and inspectors
• Support and coordinate internal and external EHS audits, including ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 compliance.

Interaction with APSF & Cross‑Functional Teams

The role works closely with APSF Functions to ensure consistent and effective EHS integration across project execution.

Performance Management & Continuous Improvement

• Define, track, and report EHS KPIs, including injury rates, near‑miss reporting, leading indicators, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Analyze trends and lead EHS improvement initiatives across PDO Taiwan project portfolio.
• Prepare EHS performance updates for PDO Taiwan leadership, APSF stakeholders, and Asia EHS.

Training & Capability Development

• Define and oversee EHS training requirements for employees and contractors, including site‑specific, role‑based, and regulatory training.
• Coach and develop local EHS staff and site resources to build sustainable internal capability.
• Promote strong safety culture through engagement, leadership coaching, and continuous learning.

Key Interfaces

• PDO Taiwan Leadership Team
• APSF EHS, Quality, Operations, Businesses, and Procurement Functions
• Asia PDO EHS and Global EHS teams
• Project Managers, Construction Managers, and Commissioning teams
• Construction contractors and subcontractors
• Customers and regulatory authorities

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering, Safety, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• Minimum 12–15 years of EHS experience, with significant exposure to construction or major capital projects.
• Strong working knowledge of Taiwan EHS regulations and construction safety requirements.
• Proven experience managing contractor EHS performance in complex, multi‑site environments.
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, project teams, and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English and Chinese (spoken and written).

Preferred

• Experience in industrial gas, semiconductor, chemical, or high‑tech manufacturing projects.
• Experience working in a matrix or global organization.
• Professional EHS certifications (e.g., CSP, NEBOSH, ISO Lead Auditor).

What Makes This Role Attractive

• Leadership role in high‑profile, large‑scale capital projects
• Strong visibility and partnership with senior PDO and functional leadership
• Opportunity to shape EHS systems and culture, not just site compliance
• Broad exposure across project execution, construction, commissioning, and handover