Health and Safety Officer

The Health & Safety Officer supports the organization’s commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment across all operations.

Base location:

Bahamas

Objective:

The Health & Safety Officer supports the organization’s commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant, and healthy work environment across all operations.

Main Responsibilities include:

• Promote and enforce workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and standards.
• Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments.
• Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions are implemented.
• Coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with local safety regulations and company requirements.
• Maintain accurate H&S documentation, records, and reports.
• Support emergency preparedness and response activities.
• Work closely with management and employees to foster a strong safety culture.

Required Education / Expertise / Skills:

• Associate’s Degree or Certification in Occupational Health & Safety or related field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of workplace safety standards, incident investigation, and risk management practices
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Schedule flexibility

Required Experience:

Experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within industrial, construction, manufacturing, or operational environments will be an asset.