Health, Safety & Environmental Engineers

Health, Safety & Environmental Engineers for various projects in St. James.

          HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS VACANCY

China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd. is seeking to recruit suitable candidates for the position of Health, Safety & Environmental Engineer

Description

Responsible for providing and maintaining safe working conditions on the construction site, by coordinating, planning and implementation health, safety and environmental standards. 

Responsibilities & duties include but are not limited to: 

• Implement and maintain Health, Safety and Environmental systems and regulations
• Compile occupational health and safety plans for approval by consultants
• Prepare all documentation required for environmental permits
• Prepare and implement HSE Training Plans
• Ensure construction teams are aware of the environmental and safety policies
• Perform risk assessments, safety and environmental inspections
• Prepare Inspection reports and registers
• Preform audits for clients and produce audit reports
• Suggest proposals for corrective or preventive measures
• Investigate accidents and submit accident reports
• Ensure regular emergency responses are effective and ensure construction teams are prepared at all times and aware of the response procedures
• Serve as a liaison with local agencies and officials on issues pertaining to HSE program requirements 

Requirements:

• Over 5 years working experience in construction especially field experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment
  
• Safety and Environmental Auditing Certification would be an asset
• Working knowledge of The Jamaican Factories Act, Environmental laws, legal codes and government regulations
• Working knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Knowledgeable of ISO system and standards
• Audit experience
• Highly responsive with strong organizational, communication and influencing skills
• Ability to work on weekends
• Ability to work in a fast-moving and culturally diverse environment
• Must reside in Montego Bay and its environs
• First Aid certified
• Knowledgeable of Technical Specifications and Standards

Interested applicants are being invited to forward their resume and cover letter

Closing date for applications: Friday, June 30, 2023

We thank all candidates for responding, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.