Occupational Safety and Health Officer

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.

• 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.

• 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.