Manager – Health, Safety, Security, Environmental & Quality & Facilities (HSSEQ)

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, and management of health and safety policies, environmental management programs, security measures, and quality standards within the organization.

KEY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Policy and Program Development: Review and update the company’s health and safety policies, procedures, and programs that ensure the safety of employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Compliance Assurance: Ensure compliance with local, national, and regional health and safety regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Risk Management: Lead the HSSE risk assessment process across all operations, identifying potential hazards and implementing strategies to mitigate risks.
• Incident Investigation: Lead investigations into workplace accidents, injuries, and safety incidents, ensuring proper documentation and the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Safety Culture Promotion: Foster a proactive safety culture through employee engagement, training, and awareness campaigns.
• Sustainability Programs: Develop and recommend for implementation sustainability initiatives that minimize the organization’s environmental impact, such as waste reduction, energy efficiency, and resource conservation.
• Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with environmental laws, regulations, and standards, including managing environmental permits and licenses.
• Environmental Audits and Inspections: Oversee routine environmental audits, ensuring adherence to environmental management authority standards (EMA), and implementing corrective actions where needed.
• Waste Management: Develop and manage systems for safe disposal and recycling of hazardous and non-hazardous materials.
• Sustainability Reporting: Prepare and submit environmental performance reports to regulatory authorities and Senior Manager – HR where needed.
• Security Policies and Procedures: Develop and maintain robust security protocols to protect company assets, personnel, and facilities from internal and external threats.
• Crisis Management: Lead the HSSE crisis management strategy, ensuring the organization is prepared for any security or emergency situation, including theft, natural disasters, and workplace violence.
• Surveillance and Risk Mitigation: Oversee physical security measures, such as surveillance systems, access controls, and security personnel, to ensure facility safety.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the development and implementation of a robust quality management system (QMS) aligned with industry standards such as ISO 9001, ensuring product and service quality meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Facility Operations & Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance of buildings, utilities, and equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Internal Reporting: Prepare and present monthly HSSEQ performance/incident reports to Senior Manager - HR.
• Team Leadership: Lead and manage the Health & Safety Committee, Wardens, First Aiders, member of the Support Services team providing guidance, mentorship, and support.
• Manage the time and attendance of staff members
• Conduct Performance evaluations
• Actively ensure that Branch Staff are adequately trained in all aspects of customer service delivery and underwriting methods by identification of gaps and recommendation of appropriate actions to improve same.

• Bachelor's Degree in Occupational Health & Safety, or a related field (Master’s would be an asset).
• Strong knowledge of OSHA, Health & Safety legislation in Trinidad and regional islands, and international best practices.
• Certifications in ISO 9001, ISO 14001, Facilities Management, or related areas are an asset.
• Minimum of 7-10 years’ experience in HSSEQ and/ Facilities Management, preferably in a corporate setting with at least 5 years in a managerial capacity.
• Experience in managing multiple HSSEQ functions within multi-territory organization.
• Proven track record of implementing HSSEQ programs and achieving measurable improvements in safety, environmental performance, and quality.
• The role may involve travel to various company locations for continuous oversight and management.
• Occasional overtime or weekend work may be required to address urgent safety, security, or environmental issues.