Job Description

The Health, Safety and Environment Officer is responsible for identifying, assessing and advising on risks arising from the workplace or work processes, recommending measures to eliminate or minimize and control the risks and implementing the measures. The HSE Officer will also be responsible for preventing or reducing health and environmental risks and improving quality of processes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Policy Development and Implementation: Develop, update, and implement health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
2. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor and ensure compliance with all safety and environmental laws and regulations.
3. Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential dangers in the workplace.
4. Training and Education: Provide training sessions to employees on safety protocols, emergency procedures, and the proper use of safety equipment.
5. Incident Investigation: Investigate accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify root causes and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
6. Emergency Response Planning: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures, first aid, and coordination with emergency services.
7. Safety Inspections: Conduct regular inspections of the workplace to identify and rectify safety hazards.
8. Safety Communication: Facilitate communication between management and employees regarding safety concerns and initiatives.
9. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Ensure the availability and proper use of personal protective equipment and conduct assessments to determine its effectiveness.
10. Environmental Management: Monitor and manage environmental aspects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and promoting sustainability.
11. Record Keeping: Maintain accurate records related to safety training, incidents, inspections, and any other relevant data.
12. Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to integrate safety considerations into various processes and projects.
13. Safety Culture Promotion: Promote a positive safety culture by fostering awareness, accountability, and continuous improvement.
14. Reporting: Prepare and submit regular reports to management regarding safety performance, incidents, and compliance status.
15. Emergency Drills: Organize and conduct regular emergency response drills to ensure preparedness.
16. Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement continuous improvement initiatives based on lessons learned from incidents and inspections.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. An appropriate qualification from a recognized tertiary institution OR extensive experience and demonstrated ability in a similar role.
2. Knowledge of OHS and Environmental law and regulations in Fiji.
3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
4. Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct accidents and incidents analysis and recommend corrective and preventative actions.
5. Ability to conduct hazards identification and risk assessment.
6. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001.
7. Demonstrated ability to influence and implement a safety culture across the workplace.
8. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

How to Apply

Apco Coatings 7-9-11 Ruve Palace Tavakubu Lautoka, Fiji Islands Tel: +679 6662799 Fax: +679 6663959

Email:APPLY ONLINE

Job Categories: Kacivaki Online. Job Types: Full-Time. Salaries: Competitive Remuneration Package.

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