OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER

VACANCY

 

BVI Electricity Corporation (“BVIEC”) is seeking an energetic, innovative and result-oriented professional candidate to fill the position of OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY MANAGER.  The manager will be accountable for researching new regulations and best practices in Health, Safety and in the Environmental field and recommend changes to the company’s programs, managing all safety and health training, ensuring compliance with all laws, rules and regulations and developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance by all staff and related personnel at all BVIEC facilities.

1. QUALIFICATIONS:

•  A Bachelor of Science Degree from an accredited University or College in Engineering, Environmental or Natural Resources or related field.
• Professional Occupational Health and Safety (OSH) Certification.

2. EXPERIENCE:

• At least 8 years’ working experience in Health & Safety in the Utility or Energy sector operations.
• At least 3 years’ supervisory experience in a similar capacity.

3. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Effective consulting skills
• Ethical decision making skills
• Risk management and accident prevention skills
• Strong teaching, coaching, and mentoring skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Competent knowledge of Training Needs Analysis
• Able to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Considerable knowledge of leadership and managerial principles, techniques, and practices

4. SALARY:

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

5. DUTIES:

a) Preparing Health, Safety, and Environmental protection strategies and developing internal policies to address them;

b) Develop and implement Health and Safety compliance systems and programs, ensuring they align with BVIEC’s Mission, Vision, and Values;

c) Initiate and lead in-house training with department heads and their employees about health, safety, and environmental conservation issues;

d) Develop audits and inspections strategy to ensure health, safety, and environmental compliance at all BVIEC facilities;

e) Develop and implement a health monitoring program for employees;

f) Develop a structured and strategic training plan to address the health, safety and environmental conservation issues such as Fire Prevention, First Aid, First Responder, etc;

g) Required to inspect and evaluate all BVIEC facilities and programs to assess their compliance with environmental regulations;

h) Effectively communicate the health and safety goals, objectives, and performance expectations throughout the organization; and

i) Advise BVIEC management on a range of specialist areas such as fire regulations, hazardous substances management, noise, safeguarding machinery, and personnel and occupational diseases prevention in accordance with local and international standards.

How to Apply

Candidates meeting the above criteria should submit a cover letter, resume, two business references and two personal contact information references, recent salary history and a recent passport size photograph to humanresources@bvielectricity.com or the below address:

 

The General Manager

BVI Electricity Corporation

P.O. Box 268

Road Town, Tortola

British Virgin Islands

 

Disclaimer

This description of the position is meant to outline the general nature and level of work required.  The responsibilities, duties and skills listed for the position are non-exhaustive and the successful candidate will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested.

 

CLOSING DATE: March 17, 2023