Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer
HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER VACANCY
A reputable company is seeking to recruit a suitable candidate for the position of Health, Safety, & Environmental Engineer.
Description
Responsible for providing and maintaining safe working conditions on the construction site, by coordinating, planning and implementation health, safety and environmental standards.
Responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to:
- Implement and maintain Health, Safety and Environmental systems and regulations
- Compile occupational health and safety plans for approval by consultants
- Prepare all documentation required for environmental permits
- Prepare and implement HSE Training Plans
- Ensure construction teams are aware of the environmental and safety policies
- Perform risk assessments, safety and environmental inspections
- Prepare Inspection reports and registers
- Preform audits for clients and produce audit reports
- Suggest proposals for corrective or preventive measures
- Investigate accidents and submit accident reports
- Ensure regular emergency responses are effective and ensure construction teams are prepared at all times and aware of the response procedures
- Serve as a liaison with local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to HSE program requirements
Requirements:
- Over 5 years working experience in construction especially field experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment
- Safety and Environmental Auditing Certification would be an asset
- Working knowledge of The Jamaican Factories Act, Environmental laws, legal codes and government regulations
- Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act
- Knowledgeable of ISO system and standards
- Audit experience
- Highly responsive with strong organizational, communication and influencing skills
- Ability to work on weekends
- First Aid certified
- Knowledgeable of Technical Specifications and Standards
Interested applicants are being invited to forward their resume and cover letter
Closing date for applications: Friday, May 10, 2024
We thank all candidates for responding, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.