Health & Safety Specialist

Job Description

Core Responsibilities

I. Management System Implementation & Compliance

• System Maintenance: Implement and maintain the company's HSE Management System to ensure continuous compliance with established standards, specifically ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety) and ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management).
• Regulatory Assurance: Ensure all operations strictly comply with applicable local regulations, client-specific HSE requirements, and internal HSE policies and procedures.
• Documentation Control: Maintain stringent control over all HSE documentation, including reports, checklists, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring accuracy and coordination with the HSE Manager.

II. Site Operations & Risk Control

• Inspections & Audits: Conduct regular, thorough site inspections and safety audits to identify hazards, assess risks, and verify control measures are effective.
• Risk Mitigation: Actively participate in the formal Risk Assessment process and review the issuance of Permit to Work (PTW) documents to ensure high-risk activities are safely controlled.
• Safety Promotion: Proactively monitor the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and champion initiatives that foster a strong, proactive safety culture among employees and contractors.
• Corrective Action: Coordinate with site management and departmental heads to effectively close out all safety observations and audit findings in a timely manner.

III. Incident Management & Training

• Incident Response: Support the HSE Manager in all phases of incident investigation, including site assessment, data collection, conducting root cause analysis (RCA), and developing robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Training & Awareness: Deliver essential HSE training, including site inductions, toolbox talks, and targeted awareness sessions for all site personnel and external contractors.
• Emergency Preparedness: Support and participate in the planning and execution of emergency preparedness drills to ensure site teams are ready to respond effectively to potential crisis scenarios.

Qualifications

Essential Experience & Education

• Academic: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, or a closely related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum 3 to 5 years of dedicated HSE experience, preferably gained within challenging industrial, port, marine, or service-sector environments.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 & ISO 14001 documentation requirements and internal/external audit processes.
• HSE Systems: Excellent foundational understanding of risk assessment methodologies, incident reporting protocols, and overall safety documentation systems.

Needed From Point of View (Key Competencies)

• Certification: NIOSH, IOSH, OSHA or equivalent professional HSE certification is highly preferred and will be weighted heavily in the selection process.
• Communication: Excellent command of English (both spoken and written) is mandatory due to the multi-site, potentially international client environment.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in MS Office suite and demonstrable familiarity with modern HSE reporting and management tools.
• Accuracy & Detail: The ability to exhibit high attention to detail and accuracy in documentation is crucial for maintaining legal and regulatory integrity.
• Proactivity: Must be highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities autonomously while remaining fully committed to the highest standards of safety and environmental protection.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

Interested candidates are invited to send their updated CVs to:

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