HSE Officer Job at RusselSmith, May 2014

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Job Title: HSE Officer
Description

Health Safety Environment Functions
• Assist in implementing HSE Management systems and programs and assist in advising staff on relevant HSE information.
• Assist in conducting Safety Awareness Programs.
• Conduct daily safety inspections and assist HSE Coordinator in safety audits.
• Assist in conducting safety drill, incident investigation and root cause analysis.
• Assist in implementing corrective and preventive actions for safety non-conformities.
• Participate in near miss and safety incident investigation and follow up of the recommendations.
• Brings any safety, environmental or security issues to the attention of the HSE Coordinator

Administration Functions
• Assist with organizing meeting and circulate meeting agendas
• Ensure proper file management of the department
• Other duties as assigned
Skills Required
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and OSHAS 18001 / ISO 14001 standards is an added advantage.
• Experience in risk assessments, HSE Audits/Meetings/Inspections, HSE Training, HSE Performance Reporting, First-Aid, and Accident Investigation.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for various hazards.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization and third parties.
• Able to liaise effectively with representatives of relevant authorities, consultants, and subcontractors on quality and safety matters.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Data Analysis skills using Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to work with spreadsheets
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
Educational Qualification
• A university degree/HND in science discipline is desirable
Physical demands of the job

• Occasional travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business is necessary.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
• Sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.