Health, Safety & Environmental Specialist- CAPT
- Description
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BASIC FUNCTIONS:
Responsible for the day to day operations of HSE department and contribute to the application of effective Health, Safety and Environmental management by providing technical support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
HSE Policies and Procedures
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Promote good health, safety and environmental practices throughout all organization activities.
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Review the Health, Safety and Environment Policy Statements on an annual basis.
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Ensure that local policy statements and fire plans are produced and quality assured.
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Review and develop health and safety policies, procedures and guidance, and make recommendations on their implementation and application.
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Consult with senior managers and other line managers and give appropriate advice on formulating best-practice policies and procedures.
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Provide, or where necessary source, training for staff in relation to Health and Safety policies, practice and procedures.
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Liaise with other departments to ensure policies, practices and procedures meet their requirements.
Monitoring Performance
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Propose, implement and monitor measures necessary to comply with HSE legislation and codes of practice.
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Arrange workplace safety audits and ensure that any remedial recommendations are implemented.
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Ensure that statutory requirements are being upheld throughout the organization.
Health and Safety Supervision
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Analyze trends and accident statistics, and propose or take remedial action where necessary.
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Support the preparation of risk assessments. Monitor the availability and appropriateness of risk assessments and safe working practices.
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Maintain a register of First Aiders and ensure the adequate provision of first-aid and welfare facilities. Ensure all First Aiders are appropriately trained.
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Liaise as necessary with relevant authorities, and provide cooperation concerning audits and remedial actions.
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Develop procedures to ensure that contractors, suppliers and other visitors comply with relevant legislation and safety policies.
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Manage and maintain the relevant database, ensuring statements are available on all hazardous materials and that effective Risk Assessments are in place to manage the handling and use of such substances; all assessments to be reviewed annually.
Environmental Supervision
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Identify opportunities for continuous environmental improvement and supervise team to implement programs to deliver these.
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Coordinate the integration of environmental management and sustainability issues into policies, rules, services and operations.
Personnel Supervision / Team Management
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Supervise professional level employees to ensure that all product regulatory compliance and safety activities are performed and operated safely.
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Prioritize and assign tasks to ensure that the team’s resources are used effectively and that work schedules and targets are met.
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Train new employees in the organization’s operating procedures and standards, and coordinate cross-training with internal Omya departments.
QSHE Compliance
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Commit to continuous improvement in occupational safety/health, environmental protection, and quality management.
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Be aware and accustomed with the significant quality, safety/health, and environmental (QSHE) aspects/impacts associated with the work, including relevant legal/other requirements and emergency preparedness and response.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
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University Degree in occupational safety, industrial hygiene, or other environmental health and safety (EHS) related field.
Experience
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Minimum 3 years of experience in environmental health or occupational safety field.
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Experience in a Unionized environment is an asset.
Knowledge and skills
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Knowledge of local laws, standards, regulations, and policies pertaining to environment, health and safety.
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Strong computer skills with knowledge of SAP (EHS module) and MS Office.
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Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
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Ability to understand and implement the principles of environmental health and occupational safety.
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Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards.
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Ability to identify unsafe working conditions and practices through on-site inspections.
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Ability to conduct environmental health investigations and mitigation programs.
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Ability to research, interpret and apply technical information to prepare clear and concise management reports; apply logical supporting information to justify decisions and recommendations.
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Ability to interpret and apply laws, standards, regulations, and policies relating to occupational health and safety as well as environmental protection.
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Ability to analyze situations accurately and recommend or take effective action.
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Team-oriented personality.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with others.
Other requirements
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Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English are required.
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Good command of both oral and written additional language is beneficial.
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Appropriate regional EHS qualification/certifications.
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