About the Role
As a Safety Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating all safety activities within the organization, ensuring compliance with applicable safety policies, regulatory requirements, and company standards. Your role is critical in fostering a culture of health, safety, and environmental awareness amongst all employees. You will lead various training programs for operational staff and conduct audits to maintain and enhance safety practices within workplace environments.
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Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate all safety activities including preparing internal and external reports.
- Conduct audits and reviews as per company targets.
- Develop the skills of operations engineers and supervisors through training programs on Health, Safety, and Environment management.
- Provide technical support regarding safety periodical requirements.
- Train engineers and supervisors on accident investigations and hazard detection.
- Carry out unannounced audits to ensure implementation of EH&S requirements, including documentation reviews.
- Comply with the Safety Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules.
- Recommend improvements to EH&S practices.
- Ensure a safe workplace for all employees, both in the office and on-site.
- Monitor the effectiveness of safety communication systems, such as daily briefings.
- Oversee the auditing of tools and safety equipment to ensure proper certification and usage by employees.
- Conduct written Risk Assessments for new projects as needed.
- Oversee recognition and disciplinary actions related to safety.
- Address all observations from external audits within given deadlines.
- Ensure timely reporting of accidents and the implementation of corrective actions.
- Maintain safety records in an organized and systematic manner.
Minimum Requirements
- Proven experience as a Safety Officer with a minimum of 5 years of experience.
- NEBOSH IGC and IOSH Managing Safely certifications.
- ISO 45001 Lead Auditor certification.
- Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
- First Aid and firefighting certifications.
- Familiarity with potentially hazardous materials and practices.
- Experience in drafting health and safety reports and policies.
- Proficient in data analysis and reporting statistics.
- Proficient in MS Office.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining health and safety topics effectively.
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, or a relevant field is preferred.
- Certification in Health and Safety field is desirable.
- Familiarity with safety management information systems is a plus.
Benefits and Opportunities
- Join a diverse and innovative global leader in the elevator and escalator industry.
- Opportunities for personal and professional development, including leadership training and skills enhancement.
- Access to the Employee Scholar Program for pursuit of degrees or certifications.
- Be a part of a workplace that prioritizes safety, ethics, and quality.
- Contribute to an organization that impacts the daily lives of billions of passengers worldwide.
