Job Title
OSHE Officer
Department
Health & Safety
Location
USVI
Reports to
Director of Environmental Health & Safety
Grade: 20
Job Code: EH0008
Type of position:
Full-time Part-time
Non-Union Union
Hours__40 __ / week
Exempt Non-exempt
JOb Summary
The OSHE Officer will be responsible for reviewing protocols and policies for all Environment, Health & Safety programs, and maintain the Company’s health and safety training programs to ensure training complies with current local, federal, and international regulations as applicable.
Qualifications or Prerequisites
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Establish best practices and cultivate a Safety Culture where ONE Communications personnel recognize, report, and take appropriate actions for violations of company EHS guidelines and work practicesCreate and implement applicable policies, procedures, and programs for complianceCoordinate Investigation for Accident and Incidents ProgramCoordinate environmental permitting processes and activities; enforce actions, notices of violation, informal settlement agreements, and administrative orders and permit agreements with local, state and federal governmental environmental agenciesEvaluate consultants, trainers, etc., and advise senior management on compliance statuses, costs and technical improvements needed to achieve complianceOrganize and facilitate monthly safety meetings in each respective district (STT/STJ & STX)Coordinate activities of Safety Committees, and ensure that committee and management goals coincideCoordinate facility environmental & safety inspections (internal and external, scheduled/unscheduled) Monitor local and federal laws and regulations and making appropriate policy and procedural changes to meet compliance datesProvide compliance support and direction Provide assistance with dealings with EPA, DPNR, OSHA, FCC, VIDOSH, USDOT, VIFS, VEDEP, VIDEH, and any other agencies, local & federal on EHS issues Maintain positive working relationships with all regulatory agenciesServe as Hurricane Preparedness Coordinator for ONE Communications Manage Spill Plan ProgramOversee disposal of all hazardous wastesPerform other duties as assigned or required
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REQUIREMENTS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of the Telecommunications Industry (i.e., department operations/ functions) Knowledge or training in occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance with applicable local, federal, and stage regulations and standards Demonstrated knowledge of delivering hands-on health, safety, and environmental training Demonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) Demonstrated ability to multitaskStrong interpersonal skills for interfacing with employees and outside agenciesExcellent oral and written skillsHigh integrity and ability to work independently to ensure compliance of all safety regulationsStrong written and verbal communication skillsAnalytical thinker with a technical aptitudeAbility to conduct trainingsAbility to lead and direct teams and/or committees
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
BA/BS or AD in degree in Safety Engineering, Industrial Hygiene, Environmental Sciences, or related field 2-3 years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 2 years’ experience dealing with safety and OSHA related processesStrong MS Excel experienceDemonstrated knowledge of the standards, concepts, procedures, and practices within health, safety, and environmental fields Strong PC skills in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
N/A
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
N/A
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently required to stand; walk; sit; talk or hear; drive, watch, and recordOccasionally required to reach with hands and arms; balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl Occasionally lifting up to 50 poundsModerate noise levelSubject to outside environmental and atmospheric conditionsAbility to traverse freelyClose visual acuity to analyze data, transcribe, and view the computer monitor; climbing requirements
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
Ability to travel inter-island and/or abroad as necessary to fulfil duties and responsibilities of the role
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid Virgin Islands Driver’s License