Health and Safety Administrator

Roles and responsibilities

An Advisor – Safety, Health & Environment (SHE), also referred to as an SHE Advisor, EHS (Environmental, Health, and Safety) Advisor, or HSE Advisor, is a professional responsible for ensuring that an organization adheres to health, safety, and environmental regulations and best practices. This role is critical in maintaining a safe and healthy work environment, reducing risks, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and promoting sustainability. SHE Advisors are often employed in high-risk industries such as construction, manufacturing, energy, and oil & gas.

Key Skills and Responsibilities of a SHE Advisor:

1. Health, Safety, and Environmental Management

• Risk Assessment: Conducting regular risk assessments and hazard analyses to identify potential health, safety, and environmental risks in the workplace. This includes evaluating work processes, equipment, and materials for potential dangers.
• Safety Policies and Procedures: Developing, implementing, and reviewing safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures in line with legal requirements and industry best practices. This ensures all employees are aware of the safety standards and guidelines to follow.
• Accident/Incident Investigation: Investigating workplace accidents and incidents to determine their causes, recommend corrective actions, and prevent recurrence. This may involve conducting root-cause analysis and creating reports.
• Emergency Preparedness: Developing and implementing emergency response plans, including procedures for fire, chemical spills, medical emergencies, and natural disasters. Training staff in emergency protocols is also a key responsibility.

2. Regulatory Compliance and Legal Knowledge

• Compliance with Local and International Regulations: Ensuring that the organization complies with all relevant local, regional, and international regulations related to health, safety, and environmental protection (e.g., OSHA regulations, ISO standards, EPA regulations).
• Maintaining Documentation: Keeping up-to-date records of compliance documentation, safety audits, inspections, and training sessions to demonstrate adherence to regulations during inspections or audits.
• Permit Management: Overseeing permits required for specific activities (e.g., working with hazardous materials, environmental permits) to ensure that all necessary permissions are obtained and renewed as needed.

3. Training and Awareness Programs

• Employee Training: Designing and delivering training programs on safety procedures, health protocols, environmental policies, and emergency response procedures. This can include both onboarding training and refresher courses for existing staff.
• Toolbox Talks: Leading daily or weekly "toolbox talks" or safety meetings to keep employees informed about specific risks related to ongoing tasks or new safety procedures.
• Behavioral Safety Programs: Implementing programs to foster a culture of safety, where employees are encouraged to recognize hazards and report unsafe practices.

4. Environmental Management

• Waste Management: Ensuring that waste management practices, including recycling, disposal of hazardous materials, and waste reduction strategies, comply with environmental regulations.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Promoting sustainable practices in the workplace, including energy conservation, water usage reduction, and implementing green technologies or materials.
• Environmental Impact Assessments: Conducting or reviewing assessments to measure the environmental impact of company operations, particularly when establishing new projects or processes.
• Pollution Prevention: Identifying potential sources of pollution (air, water, soil) and implementing measures to minimize environmental harm.

5. Safety Audits and Inspections

• Workplace Inspections: Conducting regular inspections of the workplace, construction sites, or manufacturing facilities to ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards. These inspections help identify potential hazards and ensure corrective measures are taken.
• Safety Audits: Conducting internal audits of safety practices, equipment, and systems to ensure they are functioning as intended and are compliant with relevant safety standards. This includes reviewing incident records, training records, and maintenance logs.
• Site Safety Walks: Conducting regular site safety walks to observe daily operations and ensure that employees are following safety guidelines, using protective equipment, and working in a safe manner.

Desired candidate profile

• Under direct supervision, performs basic and routine duties in a wide range of environmental, health and safety disciplines to achieve compliance with the ES&H standards along with federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of safety and health programs, systems and procedures.
• Assists in monitoring hazards and diseases that could be present in the work area.
• Works with others to investigate accidents, injuries and complaints concerning hazards in the workplace.
• Participates in recommending improvement in processes, design, procedures and equipment to minimize hazards.
• Participates in employee training, emergency preparedness and assures the quality of programs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirement: 10 Years experience & Aldar Approval

Qualification: Relevant degree or diploma