OSHE Officer

ATN International; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ATN International is seeking an OSHE Officer in the US Virgin Islands. You will review protocols for Environment, Health & Safety programs and maintain the company’s training to ensure compliance with local, federal, and applicable international regulations.

This role reports to the Director of Environmental Health & Safety and requires strong leadership and regulatory coordination. The position requires establishing best practices, coordinating investigations, and managing safety training

Qualifications

• Duties include establishing safety best practices and cultivating a safety culture.
• Create and implement policies and programs for compliance.
• Coordinate investigations, permits, and regulatory activities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safety committees and monthly safety meetings.
• Facilitate facility safety inspections and regulatory compliance efforts.
• Represent the company with environmental/OSHA agencies and respond to inquiries.

Skills

Safety culture

Policy development

Regulatory compliance

Training delivery

MS Excel

OSHA standards

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

BA/BS in Safety Engineering or related field

2-3 years relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ATN International

Job Title

OSHE Officer

Department

Health & Safety

Location

USVI

Reports to

Director of Environmental Health & Safety

Grade: 20

Job Code: EH0008

Type of position:

Full-timePart-time

Non-UnionUnion

Hours__40__ / week

ExemptNon-exempt

Job Summary

TheOSHE Officerwill be responsible for reviewing protocols and policies for all Environment, Health & Safety programs, and maintain the Company’s health and safety training programs to ensure trainingcomplies with current local, federal, and international regulations as applicable.

Qualifications or Prerequisites

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Establish best practices and cultivate a Safety Culture where ONE Communications personnel recognize, report, and take appropriate actions for violations of company EHS guidelines and work practicesCreate and implement applicable policies, procedures, and programs for complianceCoordinate Investigation for Accident and Incidents ProgramCoordinate environmental permitting processes and activities; enforce actions, notices of violation, informal settlement agreements, and administrative orders and permit agreements with local, state and federal governmental environmental agenciesEvaluate consultants, trainers, etc., and advise senior management on compliance statuses, costs and technical improvements needed to achieve complianceOrganize and facilitate monthly safety meetings in each respective district (STT/STJ & STX)Coordinate activities of Safety Committees, and ensure that committee and management goals coincideCoordinate facility environmental & safety inspections (internal and external, scheduled/unscheduled)Monitor local and federal laws and regulations and making appropriate policy and procedural changes to meet compliance datesProvide compliance support and directionProvide assistance with dealings with EPA, DPNR, OSHA, FCC, VIDOSH, USDOT, VIFS, VEDEP, VIDEH, and any other agencies, local & federal on EHS issuesMaintain positive working relationships with all regulatory agenciesServe as Hurricane Preparedness Coordinator for ONE CommunicationsManage Spill Plan ProgramOversee disposal of all hazardous wastesPerform other duties as assigned or required

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REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry (i.e., department operations/ functions)Knowledge or training in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable local, federal, and stage regulations and standardsDemonstrated knowledge of delivering hands-on health, safety, and environmental trainingDemonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)Demonstrated ability to multitaskStrong interpersonal skills for interfacing with employees and outside agenciesExcellent oral and written skillsHigh integrity and ability to work independently to ensure compliance of all safety regulationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical thinker with a technical aptitudeAbility to conduct trainingsAbility to lead and direct teams and/or committees

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

BA/BS or AD in degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or related field2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with safety and OSHA related processesStrong MS Excel experienceDemonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fieldsStrong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

N/A

TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

N/A

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear; drive, watch, and recordOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlOccasionally lifting up to 50 poundsModerate noise levelSubject to outside environmental and atmospheric conditionsAbility to traverse freelyClose visual acuity to analyze data, transcribe, and view the computer monitor; climbing requirements

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to travel inter-island and/or abroad as necessary to fulfil duties and responsibilities of the role

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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