Environment, Health & Safety Executive

Job Description

Environment, Health & Safety Executive Work Dynamics What this job involves: Putting safety at the front and centre Are you a stickler for all things health and safety If yes, then you might just be what we re looking for. As the person in charge, you ll be the primary driver of programs that help keep the workplace safe and risk-free. You ll also be constantly communicating and coordinating with facilities and safety managers to ensure complete adherence to said programmes. Aside from these, you ll be at the helm of crisis management. You ll make workplace safety a primary priority by conducting risk evaluation and putting protocols in place. You ll also be on top of workplace incidents, managing each situation with sharp and analytical mind set. Accomplishing yearly compliance signoffs is also part of your mandate. Providing impeccable leadership As an EHS executive, you ll manage things through expert lenses getting into every nook and cranny to ensure the overall safety of our workplace. This role requires you to provide the site with effective leadership on all things related to environment, health and safety. You ll also closely monitor opportunities for further improvement, and make sure that such plans are implemented accordingly. Likewise, you ll train our site teams and vendors in implementing the requisites of a safe and healthy work environment. You ll also be working closely with our personnel and stakeholders, establishing open, constructive and collaborative relationships across the board. Your duties will involve: Performing equipment set-up upon arrival at a fire scene. Dispatching and accompanying ERT (Emergency response team). Preparing plans and executing (fire and life safety) evacuation drills and other fire safety related trainings to the team members and occupants available in the premises. Completing appropriate rescue, firefighting and salvage operations at a fire scene. Using established procedures to determine if individuals are trapped within a burning facility and taking appropriate actions to secure their rescue. Performing the lift evacuation and rescue drill periodically. Securing affected structure to prevent rekindling. Taking inventory of all equipment after suppression has been achieved, recording all equipment, which must be left at the site and incident report. Attending and providing information for pre-fire planning studies and maintaining an updated knowledge of pre-fire plans. Liaison with Government authorities for periodic renewal of the NOC s. Report and maintain record of all the incidents of site. Keep all the checklists and records updated related to Fire equipment s maintenance and training records. Sound like you To apply you need to have: Clear-cut understanding of EHS requirements Handling an executive post is no easy feat that s why the ideal candidate must be well versed in the technical aspects of the role. As the person in charge, you must have a degree in environment, health and safety management; as well as an in-depth understanding of international standards in operations safety. Likewise, you must have at least two years experience in developing, implementing and maintaining EHS programmes. You must also be adept in multitasking and closely monitoring programme rollout at remote locations.