OverviewElement has an opportunity for a regional Health & Safety Officer who will be primarily responsible for all of the policies, practices, and operations for the Safety, Health, and Environmental functions within Company operations.Responsibilities
Ensure that the policies, procedures and systems to provide for a safe and secure business operation are followed across all company entities in Qatar
Enforce safe working practices and ensure lost time incidents are kept to a minimum, applying overall Element's standards and guidelines on HSE
Perform regular audits and monitor HSE performance to identify areas for improvement, and ensure that appropriate corrective or preventative actions are taken, including follow-up reviews
Ensure the continuous improvement of Element's Safety Management Systems
Carry out the necessary accident/incident investigation and reporting ,fulfilling the requirements of all the regulations applicable by international standards and National laws as appropriate
Ensure that emergencies are handled fulfilling the requirements of the regulations applicable nationally & internationally ,in liaison with Element personnel,
Ensure that Emergency Response Plans are in place, and regularly checked and tested to confirm validity and that the local emergency response teams are operational at all times.
Skills / Qualifications
Requires a college or higher degree, preferably in a technical discipline
Should have NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety (IGC)
4-5 years and proven track record in an HSE officer role with experience within the laboratory environment and auditing techniques
Familiar with HSE Policies and associated management systems
Be willing to travel across project sites in Qatar
Company OverviewElement is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.Diversity StatementAt Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
