About the role
Lead the organisation's environmental, health, and safety (EHS) programs to ensure regulatory compliance, reduce operational risk, and promote a proactive safety culture across all departments and operational levels. This role will oversee compliance systems, hazard prevention, incident management, employee and contractor training, environmental monitoring, and sustainability initiatives.
Key responsibilities
- Ensure operations align with local, national, and international safety and environmental regulations, including OSHA, EPA, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001.
- Maintain permits, records, and documentation required by government regulatory bodies.
- Formulate, review, and update company EHS guidelines and operating procedures.
- Conduct regular site safety inspections and environmental audits to identify potential hazards.
- Perform Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and risk assessments for new equipment, processes, or materials.
- Recommend and enforce practical hazard control measures, including engineering controls, safe work practices, and Personal Protective Equipment.
- Lead investigations for near-misses, injuries, property damage, and environmental incidents.
- Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive action (CAPA) plans.
- Prepare and submit official incident reports to internal leadership and regulatory authorities.
- Design and deliver safety induction training for new hires, contractors, and visitors.
- Conduct toolbox talks, specialised safety training, and emergency drills covering fire safety, chemical handling, ergonomic safety, and emergency response.
- Promote a proactive safety culture across all departments and operational levels.
- Monitor air, water, and soil quality metrics within and around company facilities.
- Manage hazardous material handling, storage, transport, and waste disposal in compliance with legal standards.
- Drive sustainability initiatives, including energy conservation and waste reduction programs.
- Track EHS performance metrics, communicate findings to leadership, and recommend continuous improvement actions.
What we're looking for
- Degree or diploma in Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Relevant EHS, occupational safety, environmental compliance, or industrial safety experience.
- Strong knowledge of workplace safety regulations, environmental requirements, hazard identification, and risk assessment methodologies.
- Experience conducting incident investigations, root cause analysis, audits, inspections, and CAPA implementation.
- Ability to develop and deliver safety training, toolbox talks, emergency drills, and awareness programs.
- Knowledge of hazardous materials, waste management, environmental monitoring, and sustainability practices.
- Strong documentation, reporting, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Relevant professional certifications in occupational safety, environmental management, incident investigation, or emergency response are preferred.