Health & Safety Officer

About the role

The Health & Safety Officer will implement and monitor occupational health and safety systems for our projects in Jamaica, ensuring compliance with local regulations and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the occupational health and safety system at plant sites, ensuring compliance with local OSH regulations and internal procedures.
• Identify risks, conduct inspections and audits, and prepare preventive documentation such as Job Hazard Analyses, special work permits, procedures and corrective action plans.
• Deliver safety training, emergency response drills, and Tool Box Talks based on identified plant risks.
• Design and implement the Emergency Response Plan, coordinate drills, and support emergency situations.
• Act as liaison with local authorities on EHS matters, support official inspections and manage workplace accident notifications.
• Investigate incidents, determine root causes, propose corrective actions and prepare technical and follow‑up reports.
• Improve working conditions through signage, PPE usage, preventive controls and safety measures.

Required profile

• Technical qualification or university degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Occupational Health and Safety, Risk Prevention or related field.
• Knowledge of Jamaican Occupational Safety and Health regulations, the OSH Bill and VCP.
• Experience in incident reporting, root‑cause investigation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to liaise with local authorities on EHS matters and prepare technical reports.
• Valid driving licence and residence in Montego Bay or willingness to work in the area.

Required skills

• Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) preparation
• Risk assessment and audit execution
• Emergency response planning and drill coordination
• Incident investigation and root‑cause analysis
• Knowledge of Safe Worker programmes

What we offer

• Opportunity to work on challenging, internationally recognised projects.
• Professional development through internal training, promotion pathways and flexible English training at no cost.
• Supportive employee experience with a culture of respect, diversity and sustainability.