Senior /Manager, Operations Support Services (EHS)

GMP is representing an organization to hire a Manager with EHS experience.

The Senior Manager/Manager in operations safety is to provide professional knowledge and subject matter expertise in initiating, managing, tracking, implementing, and reporting of environment health and safety management systems. He/She is responsible for the overall coordination and implementation of environment health and safety programs to facilitate compliance with regulatory agency guidelines and institutional policies. He/She shall drive safety awareness and improve the safety culture within the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities and Duties (70%):

• Evaluate, process, and approve Permit to Work (PTW) submitted by different users and contractors for various works, including renovation, construction, maintenance, and installations. Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation, statutory codes governing environmental health & safety, and pandemic and emergency response measures. Review and monitor current information, registration, and documents for regulatory and safety compliance, including for hazardous materials and agents.
• Develop and continually improve policies, procedures, and monitoring systems to facilitate compliance with regulations and guidelines. This includes interfacing with regulatory agencies, committee members, and institutional staff to formulate corrective actions.
• Design WSH-related training for all levels of employees when necessary.
• Assess risk potential of activities within the premises and off-site services, including hazardous laboratory and research experimental protocols. Liaise with relevant parties to develop and maintain a relevant Risk Management System.
• Develop and implement accident investigations, data analysis, and recurrence prevention programs and procedures.
• Conduct site reviews and checks of operations and facilities together with different internal and external stakeholders.
• Direct hygiene, occupational, and general safety programs to ensure a safe environment and compliance with safety standards.

Secondary Responsibilities and Duties (30%):

• Conduct safety awareness and standards training. Evaluate contractors safety standards and advise on safety improvements.
• Investigate and evaluate new safety equipment for efficacy and appropriateness.
• Respond and provide assistance to all emergency situations.
• Assist in drills and exercises.
• Perform other safety management-related duties as assigned.
• Keep current and relevant in new safety methods and procedures to applicable codes and regulations or to maintain the required level of certification.

Key Requirements

• Education with a Degree, preferably in Engineering/Applied or Basic Science/Environmental Services/Industry Hygiene or a related field.
• Experience of at least 5 years of directly related experience in environmental health and safety compliance.
• Other Knowledge & Skills: WSQ Specialist Diploma in Workplace Safety and Health.
• Certified Biological Safety Professional or Certified Industrial Hygienist.
• Fluency in English, proficiency in MS Office applications, and a pleasant personality are essential prerequisites.
• The incumbent is expected to train and develop team members and other staff members; provide appropriate coaching, mentoring, and supervision to staff members.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.