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Healthcare

Occupational Safety and Health Officer Full Time NEW

Description

The purpose of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) is to protect workers’ physical, mental, and social well-being by preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and hazards, while ensuring compliance with legal standards and fostering a safe, productive environment.

Responsibilities

  • Detect potential workplace hazards and evaluate risks.

  • Establish safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.

  • Educate employees and contractors on safe practices, emergency procedures, and their responsibilities.

  • Work closely with health professionals to improve general stats and wellbeing of employees and contractors.

  • Develop and test emergency response plans.

  • Support employee and contractors well-being through programs and training.

  • Regularly review and update OHS.

  • Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.

  • Work with management, employees, contractors, and external regulators to foster a strong safety culture.

  • Involving workers in safety committees.

  • Maintaining open channels between management and employees.

  • Promoting a safety strengthens cooperation and reduces resistance to change.

  • Supporting employees to safety protocols.

  • Embedding proactive health and safety practices across all levels of the workforce.

  • Driving environmental programs that reduce waste, emissions, and ecological impact.

  • Building trust with local communities through transparent communication and responsible operations.

  • Introducing systems for better incident reporting, risk management, and compliance tracking.

  • Training employees to take ownership of safety and environmental responsibilities.

 

Requirements

  • Degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Science, Quality Assurance, or related discipline.

  • Senior-Level Experience: At least 4+ years in OHS roles within heavy industrial sectors (oil & gas, mining, forestry, manufacturing, or energy).

  • Incident Management: Strong background in accident/incident investigation, root cause analysis, and risk assessments.

  • Strong knowledge of occupational health and safety standards (OSHA, NEBOSH)

  • Familiarity with environmental regulations, sustainability practices.

  • Ability to identify hazards, conduct risk analyses, and implement mitigation strategies.

  • Skilled in root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action planning.

  • Experience with internal/external audits and regulatory inspections.

  • Competence in developing and executing emergency response plans.

How to apply

Email CV to recruitment@etkmining.com

Called (592) 600 -7279

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