Occupational Health, Safety and Environment

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Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment (HSE) is relevant to all branches of industry, business and commerce. In Trinidad and Tobago, it is of paramount importance to the upstream, midstream and downstream industries in the oil and gas sector given the high risks to accidents occurring in the workplace. HSE affects all aspects of work and therefore needs to be managed properly.

Efficient HSE management systems should meet legal requirements and the duty to care for and protect workers from occupational hazards, accidents, ill-health and fatalities. Additionally, a robust HSE management system aims to provide a safe work environment for all employees and builds an HSE culture that becomes second nature to management and employees.

The role of the HSE employee covers a range of activities; from being the champion in promoting a positive HSE culture; developing and implementing health and safety policies and procedures; identifying and evaluating HSE hazards and preparing risk assessments; investigating incidents and accidents, implementing effective communication systems for HSE information as well as enforcing and complying with HSE legislative requirements.

Presently, in Trinidad and Tobago the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act 2004 as amended 2006, focuses on promoting the safety, health and welfare of employees at industrial establishments. The responsibility of the employer and by extension the HSE employee shall be to ensure compliance with the requirements of the OSH Act in fulfilling their duty of care towards employees and the public.

Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment is a rewarding career, with highly transferable skills which can be utilized in all sectors of any economy both locally and internationally.

The Graduate in Training (GIT) is a developmental role within the organization. He/she works under supervision to obtain exposure and experience to the HSE Management System. This includes assisting team members in implementing, promoting, monitoring and auditing the HSE Management System.

  1. Work with HSE team members to implement and monitor the health, safety & environmental management systems

  2. Participate in audits to ensure conformance to the HSE Management System

  3. Assists with developing HSE Plans that comply with policies and procedures

  4. Involved in organizing and conducting HSE-related activities, trainings and preventive programs to create awareness among employees

  5. Conducts administration and record keeping on area specific HSE audits, reports, certifications, permits, etc.

  6. Support in planning, coordinating and implementation of site safety issues

  1. Meticulous, pro-active with positive attitude and willing to learn

  2. Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a fast-paced working environment

  3. Able to work in a team

  4. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Certification (Certificate/Diploma) in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. Less than 2 years’ work experience in the related field

  1. HSE Officer I

  2. HSSE Advisor

  3. HSEQ Officer I

  4. HSE Analyst

Technical and Core Skills:

  1. Work with HSE team members to implement and monitor the health, safety & environmental management systems
  2. Participate in audits to ensure conformance to the HSE Management System
  3. Assists with developing HSE Plans that comply with policies and procedures
  4. Involved in organizing and conducting HSE-related activities, trainings and preventive programs to create awareness among employees
  5. Conducts administration and record keeping on area specific HSE audits, reports, certifications, permits, etc.
  6. Support in planning, coordinating and implementation of site safety issues

Employability Skills:

  1. Meticulous, pro-active with positive attitude and willing to learn
  2. Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with others in a fast-paced working environment
  3. Able to work in a team
  4. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust

Qualification and Experience:

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution
    or
  2. NEBOSH Certification (Certificate/Diploma) in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
  3. Less than 2 years’ work experience in the related field

Articulation:

  1. HSE Officer I
  2. HSSE Advisor
  3. HSEQ Officer I
  4. HSE Analyst

The worker at this level will ensure compliance with the HSE policies and procedures by continuously pursuing risk reduction and monitoring/maintaining safe working conditions and practices. Duties include inspection of work systems and procedures, preparation of reports and assisting with the review of the Health and Safety Management Systems.

The role provides advice and guidance on all issues relating to health safety and the environment.

  1. Audit and inspect the requirements of the HSE management system and safety, health and hazards and risks

  2. Monitor and Maintain information on safety, health and environmental hazards and risk eg KPI within the HSE management systems.

  3. Assist/lead incidents Investigations

  4. Verify the inspection of safety equipment.

  5. The ability to prepare technical reports detailing HSE on all worksites.

  6. The ability to support the development and review of HSE policies and safe work procedures and provides guidance on the safe execution of work.

  7. Lead/assist in near miss and voluntary reporting program.

  8. HSE officers assess hazards and risks associated with tools and equipment, jobsites, and work environments. Provides support and guidance for the Risk Assessment process to ensure quality is embedded in work activities.

  9. Support and implement behaviour/just culture program.

  10. Provides support in the design of HSE programmes. Develops training programs to provide safety awareness education. Also aids in implementation and monitoring of these programmes.

  11. Delivers effective presentations pertaining to potential hazards, near misses, accidents and HSE concern. Highlights safety hazards based on industry best practice to educate others about avoiding health, safety, and environmental hazards.

  12. HSE officers supports the organization with the development of HSE competence through coaching, mentoring and on the job assignments.

  13. Provide field support for high risk jobs eg turnaround

  1. Organized and detail oriented with strong time management, prioritization and project planning skills.

  2. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

  3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills ensuring clear and concise information are relayed to all levels of the organization and externally.

  4. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

  5. A flexible and adaptable attitude

  6. Action orientated.

  7. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and external customers both verbally and in writing.

  8. Should be computer literate

  9. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust

  10. Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Focus, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity

  11. Professionalism, Self-Development, growth and continuous improvement

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

    NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  2. A minimum of three (3) years related work experience

  1. HSE Officer II

  2. HSSE Advisor II

  3. HSEQ Officer II

  4. Senior HSE Analyst

Technical and Core Skills:

  1. Audit and inspect the requirements of the HSE management system and safety, health and hazards and risks
  2. Monitor and Maintain information on safety, health and environmental hazards and risk eg KPI within the HSE management systems.
  3. Assist/lead incidents Investigations
  4. Verify the inspection of safety equipment.
  5. The ability to prepare technical reports detailing HSE on all worksites.
  6. The ability to support the development and review of HSE policies and safe work procedures and provides guidance on the safe execution of work.
  7. Lead/assist in near miss and voluntary reporting program.
  8. HSE officers assess hazards and risks associated with tools and equipment, jobsites, and work environments. Provides support and guidance for the Risk Assessment process to ensure quality is embedded in work activities.
  9. Support and implement behaviour/just culture program.
  10. Provides support in the design of HSE programmes. Develops training programs to provide safety awareness education. Also aids in implementation and monitoring of these programmes.
  11. Delivers effective presentations pertaining to potential hazards, near misses, accidents and HSE concern. Highlights safety hazards based on industry best practice to educate others about avoiding health, safety, and environmental hazards.
  12. HSE officers supports the organization with the development of HSE competence through coaching, mentoring and on the job assignments.
  13. Provide field support for high risk jobs e.g. turnaround

Employability Skills:

  1. Organized and detail oriented with strong time management, prioritization and project planning skills.
  2. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  3. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills ensuring clear and concise information are relayed to all levels of the organization and externally.
  4. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
  5. A flexible and adaptable attitude
  6. Action orientated.
  7. Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of personnel and external customers both verbally and in writing.
  8. Should be computer literate
  9. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust
  10. Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Focus, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
  11. Professionalism, Self-Development, growth and continuous improvement

Qualification and Experience:

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution
    or
  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
  3. A minimum of three (3) years related work experience

Articulation:

  1. HSE Officer II
  2. HSSE Advisor II
  3. HSEQ Officer II
  4. Senior HSE Analyst

At this level he/she is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of organizational HSE standards, practices, procedures and guidelines for safe execution of work in alignment with the HSE management system and applicable regulations, standards and industry best practices.

The role provides advice and guidance on all issues relating to health safety and the environment.

  1. Supervise and develop Health, Safety and Environmental Officers

  2. Develops and implements, where relevant, new procedures or processes consistent with applicable legislation and/or best industry standards.

  3. Lead/participate in site audits and improvement initiatives.

  4. Ensures lessons learned are documented and communicated to the site to prevent occurrence/recurrences.

  5. Develops, implements and maintains the HSE plans for significant projects, which may also include coordinating HSE resources and provide advice where needed.

  6. Monitor and report HSE performance to achieve HSE improvement

  7. Monitor the HSE performance of contractors

  8. Identification and development of HSE related training and conducting training

  9. Reviews, develops and manages KPI’s within the HSE management systems.

  10. Effectively manage costs related to area of responsibility.

  11. Provide input into budget planning within area of responsibility.

  12. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security.

  1. Organized and detail oriented with strong time management, prioritization and project planning skills.

  2. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

  3. Strong interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills ensuring clear and concise information are relayed to all levels of the organization and externally.

  4. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.

  5. Strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others to gain commitment.

  6. Adapting to a dynamic environment with varied workloads, schedules and deliverables.

  7. Action orientated.

  8. Problem solving skills

  9. Should be computer literate

  10. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust

  11. Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Focus, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity

  12. Professionalism, Self-Development, growth and continuous improvement

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. Supervisory Management Certificate from an Accredited/recognised training institution

  4. A minimum of seven (7) years related work experience

  1. Senior HSEQ Officer

  2. HSEQ Superintendent

  3. Senior HSSE Advisor

  4. HSSE Team Lead

  5. Safety Superintendent

Technical and Core Skills:

  1. Supervise and develop Health, Safety and Environmental Officers
  2. Develops and implements, where relevant, new procedures or processes consistent with applicable legislation and/or best industry standards.
  3. Lead/participate in site audits and improvement initiatives.
  4. Ensures lessons learned are documented and communicated to the site to prevent occurrence/recurrences.
  5. Develops, implements and maintains the HSE plans for significant projects, which may also include coordinating HSE resources and provide advice where needed.
  6. Monitor and report HSE performance to achieve HSE improvement
  7. Monitor the HSE performance of contractors
  8. Identification and development of HSE related training and conducting training
  9. Reviews, develops and manages KPI’s within the HSE management systems.
  10. Effectively manage costs related to area of responsibility.
  11. Provide input into budget planning within area of responsibility.
  12. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security.

Employability Skills:

  1. Organized and detail oriented with strong time management, prioritization and project planning skills.
  2. Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
  3. Strong interpersonal, presentation and written communication skills ensuring clear and concise information are relayed to all levels of the organization and externally.
  4. Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy.
  5. Strong negotiation skills and an ability to influence others to gain commitment.
  6. Adapting to a dynamic environment with varied workloads, schedules and deliverables.
  7. Action orientated.
  8. Problem solving skills
  9. Should be computer literate
  10. To work in a professional manner and exhibit values of respect, integrity, trust
  11. Collaboration/Teamwork, Customer Focus, Cross-Cultural Sensitivity
  12. Professionalism, Self-Development, growth and continuous improvement

Qualification and Experience:

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution
    or
  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent
  3. Supervisory Management Certificate from an Accredited/recognised training institution
  4. A minimum of seven (7) years related work experience

Articulation:

  1. Senior HSEQ Officer
  2. HSEQ Superintendent
  3. Senior HSSE Advisor
  4. HSSE Team Lead
  5. Safety Superintendent

At this level he/she is responsible for providing specific advice and direction on all HSE related issues and lead a team of professionals to ensure HSE operational support to meet legal compliance and business needs.

  1. Support the HSE Manager and team with planning, coordinating and implementing of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that objectives are met.

  2. Manage a team of HSE professionals to meet workload demands.

  3. Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to the team.

  4. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Company HSE standards.

  5. Provision of operational HSE advice, coaching and guidance to operational leaders.

  6. Drive the delivery of the HSE Plan.

  7. Lead and participate in incident investigation and ensure high quality of all investigation reports.

  8. Manage HSE budget requirements.

  9. Ensure a program of audit and monitoring activity is in place.

  10. Maintain a Risk Management process.

  11. Facilitate shared learning and consistency of practice.

  12. Maintain an emergency response role within the Incident Management Team.

  13. Provide and manage HSE reporting and analysis for the site.

  14. Attend pre-job, planning and client meetings as required on HSE related matters.

  15. Provide support to the dept on the implementation of HSE initiatives

  16. Ensure training, tool box meetings, and drills are implemented

  17. Manage Safety Statistic reporting

  18. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security.

  1. Team player

  2. High level of self-motivation

  3. Excellent listening skill

  4. Excellent communication skills particularly written and presentation

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. A minimum of ten (10) years related work experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory experience

  1. HSSE Manager

  2. HSEQ Manager

  3. HSE Manager

Technical and Core Skills:

  1. Support the HSE Manager and team with planning, coordinating and implementing of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that objectives are met.

  2. Manage a team of HSE professionals to meet workload demands.

  3. Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to the team.

  4. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Company HSE standards.

  5. Provision of operational HSE advice, coaching and guidance to operational leaders.

  6. Drive the delivery of the HSE Plan.

  7. Lead and participate in incident investigation and ensure high quality of all investigation reports.

  8. Manage HSE budget requirements.

  9. Ensure a program of audit and monitoring activity is in place.

  10. Maintain a Risk Management process.

  11. Facilitate shared learning and consistency of practice.

  12. Maintain an emergency response role within the Incident Management Team.

  13. Provide and manage HSE reporting and analysis for the site.

  14. Attend pre-job, planning and client meetings as required on HSE related matters.

  15. Provide support to the dept on the implementation of HSE initiatives

  16. Ensure training, tool box meetings, and drills are implemented

  17. Manage Safety Statistic reporting

  18. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security.

Employability Skills:

  1. Team player

  2. High level of self-motivation

  3. Excellent listening skill

  4. Excellent communication skills particularly written and presentation

Qualification and Experience:

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. A minimum of ten (10) years related work experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory experience

Articulation:

  1. HSSE Manager

  2. HSEQ Manager

  3. HSE Manager

At this level he/she is responsible for providing specific advice and direction on all HSE related issues and lead a team of professionals to ensure HSE operational support to meet legal compliance and business needs.

  1. Support the HSE Manager and team with planning, coordinating and implementing of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that objectives are met

  2. Manage a team of HSE professionals to meet workload demands

  3. Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to the team

  4. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Company HSE standards

  5. Provision of operational HSE advice, coaching and guidance to operational leaders

  6. Drive the delivery of the HSE Plan

  7. Lead and participate in incident investigation and ensure high quality of all investigation reports

  8. Manage HSE budget requirements

  9. Ensure a program of audit and monitoring activity is in place

  10. Maintain a Risk Management process

  11. Facilitate shared learning and consistency of practice

  12. Maintain an emergency response role within the Incident Management Team

  13. Provide and manage HSE reporting and analysis for the site

  14. Attend pre-job, planning and client meetings as required on HSE related matters

  15. Provide support to the dept on the implementation of HSE initiatives

  16. Ensure training, tool box meetings, and drills are implemented

  17. Manage Safety Statistic reporting

  18. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security

  1. Team player

  2. High level of self-motivation

  3. Excellent listening skill

  4. Excellent communication skills particularly written and presentation

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. A minimum of ten (10) years related work experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory experience

  1. HSSE Manager

  2. HSEQ Manager

  3. HSE Manager

Technical and Core Skills:

  1. Support the HSE Manager and team with planning, coordinating and implementing of effective HSE policies, guidelines and procedures to ensure that objectives are met

  2. Manage a team of HSE professionals to meet workload demands

  3. Provide leadership, mentoring and direction to the team

  4. Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and Company HSE standards

  5. Provision of operational HSE advice, coaching and guidance to operational leaders

  6. Drive the delivery of the HSE Plan

  7. Lead and participate in incident investigation and ensure high quality of all investigation reports

  8. Manage HSE budget requirements

  9. Ensure a program of audit and monitoring activity is in place

  10. Maintain a Risk Management process

  11. Facilitate shared learning and consistency of practice

  12. Maintain an emergency response role within the Incident Management Team

  13. Provide and manage HSE reporting and analysis for the site

  14. Attend pre-job, planning and client meetings as required on HSE related matters

  15. Provide support to the dept on the implementation of HSE initiatives

  16. Ensure training, tool box meetings, and drills are implemented

  17. Manage Safety Statistic reporting

  18. Possess knowledge on process safety, industrial hygiene and security

Employability Skills:

  1. Team player

  2. High level of self-motivation

  3. Excellent listening skill

  4. Excellent communication skills particularly written and presentation

Qualification and Experience:

  1. A first degree in Occupational Health and Safety, Environmental Management, or related discipline from a recognized, accredited institution

    or

  2. NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety or equivalent

  3. A minimum of ten (10) years related work experience with at least 5 years in a supervisory experience

Articulation:

  1. HSSE Manager

  2. HSEQ Manager

  3. HSE Manager