Job responsibilities:

1. Policy Development:
2. Develop, implement, and maintain Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) policies, procedures, and programs in alignment with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
3. Compliance:
4. Ensure compliance with local, national, and international QHSE regulations and standards, including ISO, OSHA, and other applicable requirements.
5. Risk Assessment:
6. Identify and assess risks related to quality, health, safety, and environmental factors within the organization’s operations.
7. Auditing:
8. Plan and conduct regular internal and external audits to evaluate QHSE performance, identify non-compliance issues, and recommend corrective actions.
9. Incident Investigation:
10. Lead investigations into incidents, accidents, near misses, and non-conformities to determine root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
11. Training and Education:
12. Develop and deliver QHSE training programs for employees to raise awareness and ensure adherence to safety and environmental practices.
13. Emergency Response:
14. Establish and manage emergency response plans and procedures to address accidents, natural disasters, and other crises.
15. Environmental Management:
16. Oversee environmental impact assessments, pollution prevention programs, and waste management initiatives to minimize the organization’s environmental footprint.
17. Continuous Improvement:
18. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by analyzing QHSE data, setting performance metrics, and implementing initiatives to enhance QHSE performance.
19. Reporting:
20. Prepare QHSE reports, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for management review and regulatory reporting.
21. Supplier and Contractor Oversight:
22. Assess and monitor the QHSE performance of suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors to ensure they meet organizational standards.
23. Stakeholder Engagement:
24. Engage with employees, management, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to promote QHSE awareness and best practices.

Qualification Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Occupational Health and Safety, Engineering, or a related discipline is typically required. Advanced degrees or certifications related to QHSE may be preferred.
• Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in QHSE management roles, depending on the complexity of the organization and industry. Experience in a leadership capacity is often required.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of local, national, and international QHSE regulations, standards, and best practices, including ISO certifications and OSHA requirements.
• Auditing Skills: Strong auditing skills to evaluate and improve QHSE management systems and practices.
• Risk Management: Expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to quality, health, safety, and environment.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate QHSE policies and practices to all levels of the organization.
• Leadership: Strong leadership and team management skills to lead and develop the QHSE team and foster a culture of safety and compliance.
• Analytical Thinking: Analytical skills to evaluate data, trends, and performance metrics to drive QHSE improvements.
• Emergency Response: Knowledge of emergency response protocols and crisis management.
• Computer Proficiency: Proficiency in using QHSE management software, Microsoft Office applications, and data analysis tools.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to engage with employees, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders to promote QHSE awareness and compliance.
• Problem-Solving: Effective problem-solving skills to address QHSE issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage audits, incident investigations, and documentation.