•  The Safety Officer is responsible for monitoring and assessing hazardous and unsafe situations.
• Developing measures to assure personnel safety.
• Correct unsafe acts or conditions through the regular line of authority.
• May exercise emergency authority to prevent or stop unsafe acts when immediate action is required
• The Safety Officer maintains awareness of active and developing situations.
• Ensures there are safety messages in each Incident Action Plan.
• Participate in planning meetings to identify any health and safety concerns inherent in the operations ally work plan.
• Review the Incident Action Plan for Safety Implications.
• Investigate accidents that have occurred within incident areas.
• Ensure preparation and implementation of the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Inspect the site to ensure it is a hazard-free environment.
• Conducts toolbox meetings.
• An HSE Officer Is part of the project safety council and leads all efforts to enhance safety.
• The safety officer reviews and approves all subcontractors safety plans.
• Verifies that injury logs and reports are completed and submitted to related government agencies.
• Verifies that all tools and equipment are adequate and safe for use.
• Promotes safe practices at the job site.
• Enforces safety guidelines.
• Trains and carries out drills and exercises on how to manage emergencies.
• Conducts investigations of all accidents and near misses.
• Reports to concerned authorities as requested or mandated by regulations.
• Conducts job hazard analysis.
• Establishes safety standards and policies as needed.
• Watches out for the safety of all workers and works to protect them from entering hazardous situations.
• Responds to employees' safety concerns,
• Coordinates registration and removal of f hazardous waste.
• Serves as the link between state and local agencies and contractors.
• Receives reports from and responds to orders issued by the Department of Labor.
• Arrange for OSHA-mandated testing and/or evaluations of the workplace by external agencies/consultants.
• Support the development of OHS policies and programs.
• Advise and instruct on various safety-related topics (noise levels, use of machinery, etc.).
• Conduct risk assessment and enforce preventative measures.
• Review existing policies and measures and update them according to legislation.
• Initiate and organize OHS training of employees and executives.
• Inspect premises and the work of personnel to identify issues or non-conformity (e.g. not using protective equipment).
• Oversee installations, maintenance, disposal of substances, etc.
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy.
• Record and investigate incidents to determine causes and handle worker's compensation claims.
• Prepare reports on occurrences and provide statistical information to upper management.
• Carry out PTW Monitoring and review.

•  At least 3+ years recent and relevant experience in a similar role
• Qualified Safety Auditor from OHSA
• Provision of advice to managers/supervisors handling of H&S investigations
• Experience of formulating, implementing and revising H&S policies and procedures
• Confidential in all matters
• Professional approach, coupled with strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning, organizational and time management skills
• Strong IT skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Ability to work in, and adapt to a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work co-operatively with others to complete tasks and implement process improvements. 

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