Occupational Health, Safety and Environment
Frederic Schad · Kingston, Jamaica · Full-time · Other
On-site
Posted 23d ago · Expires 9/11/2026
Role description
Hiring company: Frederic Schad
Source: LinkedIn Jamaica
Functions
• Investigate incidents, accidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions, ensuring root cause analysis, implementation of corrective actions, and maintenance of the corresponding records.
• Monitor compliance with applicable Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental legislation, as well as corporate standards and customer requirements.
• Prepare, analyze, and present EHS indicators (KPIs) related to accident rates, safety observations, inspections, training, corrective action compliance, and environmental management.
• Coordinate and execute training programs on Occupational Health, Safety, and Environment, safe handling of chemical products, emergency response, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Implement and maintain the procedures, programs, and controls required to ensure a safe and healthy work environment in storage, distribution, and value-added services operations.
• Conduct periodic occupational, environmental, and operational risk assessments and inspections, proposing preventive and corrective actions to minimize risks.
• Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of management systems based on ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, as well as other applicable corporate standards.
• Manage and follow up on internal audits, customer audits, and external audits, ensuring the timely closure of findings and action plans.
• Manage and keep Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for stored products up to date and ensure compliance with the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) requirements.
• Verify the safe storage of chemical products, including segregation, compatibility, labeling, secondary containment, and required operational controls.
• Coordinate the response to chemical spills, environmental incidents, and emergency situations, ensuring the availability and proper use of response equipment.
• Monitor the operation of fire protection systems, emergency equipment, evacuation routes, and emergency response plans.
• Ensure that employees, visitors, contractors, and transporters comply with safety standards and properly use the required personal protective equipment.
• Manage the inventory and availability of personal protective equipment, emergency response equipment, and first aid supplies.
• Coordinate EHS induction and training programs for new employees, contractors, and service providers.
• Manage sustainability and environmental programs, including EcoVadis, SMETA, waste management, recycling, and compliance with corporate environmental objectives.
• Monitor hazardous and non-hazardous waste management, ensuring legal compliance and proper disposal.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, environment, housekeeping (5S), and preventive culture.
• Participate in the investigation of customer complaints related to safety, health, or environmental aspects and coordinate the required actions.
• Keep procedures, records, risk matrices, environmental assessments, and other EHS management system documentation up to date.
• Identify, report, and follow up on deviations, non-compliances, and improvement opportunities related to Occupational Health, Safety, and Environmental management systems.
Requirements
• Industrial Engineering, Environmental Engineering student, or related fields.
• Internal Auditor ISO 14001, ISO 45001
• 1 to 2 years of experience in similar roles (preferred)
• Analytical skills
• Experience in warehouses or logistics.
• Experience with chemical products. .
• Microsoft Office (intermediate)
• Handling of hazardous materials.
• Fire extinguisher handling.
• Environmental Management