EHS Officer

Job description / Role

Environment, Health, and Safety Officer

Our client is looking for a experienced candidate with the following prerequisites.

SUMMARY OF FUNCTIONS:
The EHS Officer is responsible for ensuring that the campus is a safe, healthy, and environmentally sustainable environment for students, staff, and visitors. The officer's primary duties include developing, implementing, and maintaining EHS and environmental programs, conducting risk assessments, providing training, conducting safety and environmental audits and inspections, investigating accidents and incidents, maintaining records and documentation, liaising with regulatory authorities, and promoting safety culture and sustainability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Conducting risk assessments: Identifying and evaluating potential hazards and risks on campus, and implementing measures to mitigate or eliminate them.
• Conducting environmental assessments: Identifying and evaluating potential environmental hazards and risks on campus, such as air and water pollution, hazardous waste disposal, and chemical spills, and implementing measures to mitigate or eliminate them.
• Implementing safety policies and procedures: Ensuring that policies and procedures that promote a safe work environment are up-to-date and confirm their compliance with relevant regulations and standards.
• Coordinating training and awareness: Educating students, employees and contractors on safety procedures, emergency response plans, and other aspects of the occupational health and safety program.
• Conducting EHS audits and inspections: Regularly inspecting the campus to identify potential hazards, and making recommendations for improvement.
• Investigating accidents and incidents: Conducting investigations into workplace accidents, incidents, and near-misses to identify the root cause and prevent similar occurrences in the future.
• Maintaining records and documentation: Keeping accurate records of safety training, inspections, incidents, and other safety-related data.
• Promoting safety and sustainability culture: Fostering a culture of safety and sustainability on campus by promoting safety awareness and sustainable practices, encouraging student and employee participation, and recognizing safety achievements.

Salary:
AED 19,000 to 25,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
• A bachelor's in occupational health and safety, environmental science, or holding professional certificates such as NEBOSH IGC, NEBOSH IDip, IOSH, Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Lead or Internal Auditor for Occupational Health and Safety/ Environmental Management Systems
• A minimum of 3-5 years of relevant work experience in EHS or environmental management, preferably in a university or academic setting.
• Communication skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate complex technical information to a variety of audiences.
• Analytical skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to conduct risk assessments, investigate incidents, and develop and implement safety and environmental programs.
• Interpersonal skills: The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of stakeholders, including faculty, staff, students, and regulatory agencies.
• Computer skills: Proficiency in using Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs, as well as experience with EHS and environmental management software.
• Attention to detail: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, including the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Regulatory compliance: Knowledge of federal and local safety and environmental regulations and standards, and the ability to ensure compliance with these regulations.
• Training and education: The ability to design and deliver safety and environmental training to various audiences, including new employees, students, and contractors.
• Risk assessment: The ability to identify and assess potential safety and environmental hazards and develop appropriate mitigation strategies.

About the Company

At Culture First Recruitment, we have a profound belief that the key to success lies in building a remarkable culture within organizations. Our founder, Ryan Jackson, a visionary serial entrepreneur with a track record of success across multiple industries, had an awakening that transformed the way he approached business.

Ryan’s journey began in a notorious industry that had developed a negative public perception. Despite achieving financial success, he felt something was missing. As profits soared, Ryan found himself falling out of love with business, realizing that he was not aligned with the values of his own company. This disconnection led him on a transformative path of soul-searching.