HSE Officer at ConnectRail Service Limited

We are looking for a responsible Safety Officer to facilitate compliance with Health and Safety guidelines. You will provide advice on measures to minimize hazards or unhealthy situations. You will also be on a constant lookout for violations.

Your work will be largely focused on prevention, so you need to be conscientious and farsighted. The ideal candidate will also be detail-oriented and ready to act in emergencies.

The goal is to establish a safe workplace for clients and employee.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of HSE policies and programs
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery etc.)
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures
• Review existing policies and measures and update according to legislation
• Initiate and organize HSE training of employees and executives
• Knowledge on how to use safety tools
• Communication skills – HSE officers use written communication skills to create reports and training materials, and verbal communication skills to delegate tasks to other HSE staff members
• Organization skills – HSE officers use organization skills to manage multiple safety projects and analyze multiple studies at once
• Analytical thinking – good analytical skills and the ability to think critically are must-haves for HSE officers, who analyze data and compile it into usable material and reports
• Public speaking – HSE officers use public speaking skills to give presentations and present oral reports regarding health, safety, and environmental hazards within a specific workplace or geographic area
• Leadership – HSE officers use leadership skills to manage other health, safety, and environment staff members and assign them specific investigative tasks
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment)
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker’s compensation claims
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provides statistical information to upper management

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Safety Officer
• Knowledge of potentially hazardous materials or practices
• Experience in writing reports and policies for health and safety
• Familiarity with conducting data analysis and reporting statistics
• Proficient in MS Office; Working knowledge of safety management information systems is a plus
• Outstanding organizational skills
• Diligent with great attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and explain health and safety topics
• BSc/BA in safety management, engineering or relevant field is preferred
• Certificate in occupational health and safety