To oversee the health and safety portfolio of the division, ensuring compliance with all local and international standards.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES:
• Development of a comprehensive health and safety policy and standards for the Plant with an aim to achieve safety
excellence.
• Establish a detailed HSE implementation plan.
• Assess and advise management on all HSE issues on an on-going basis.
• Determine training needs and assist in the development and delivery of training programmes for all employees.
• Supervise the implementation of all approved HSE practices on a daily basis.
• Conduct daily inspection of plant and personnel to ensure conformity and compliance with the Company’s HSE
standards and OSHA.
• Prepare reports after daily inspections, inclusive of recommendation of preventative mechanisms wherever there are
indicators that the Company’s operations could lead to non-compliance with OSHA.
• Monitor the environmental management of the plant with specific reference to the discharge of any hazardous waste.
• Conduct audits of corrective actions to ensure compliance with HSE standards
• Investigate accidents providing complete incidents report.
• Provide interpretation and advice on relevant laws and regulations governing HSE.
• In collaboration with the Plant Manager, liaise with all external bodies, agencies and authorities on matters related to
HSE.
• Liaise with vendors and contractors on company projects for HSE issues.
• Serve on the Company’s HSE committee.
• Assist with the preparation of budgets for the administration of HSE.
• Conduct trend analysis for incidents, near misses and safe behaviour for management reporting.
• Maintain records and documents related to HSE.
• Perform any other related duties incidental or consequential to the above mentioned functions as determined by
Management.
JOB SPECIFICATION:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:
• 5 O’ Level / CSEC subjects
• Associate degree in Health & Safety from a recognised institution
SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:
• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar environment
• Sound knowledge of local & international health & safety regulations
• Have strong oral and written communication
• Good interpersonal skills
• Computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Office suite
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Must be organised
• Detailed oriented
• Ability to work without supervision
• Have a high degree of tenacity, determination and persistence to ensure goals are achieved