OHSE TECHNICAL ATTENDANT I (GRADE 4)

Office of Occupational Health, Safety and the Environment


Deadline Date: Thursday, May 23, 2024

Applications are invited for the post of OHSE Technical Attendant I (Grade 4) in the Office of Health, Safety and the Environment

The OHSE Technical Assistant will assist the OHSE Manager to implement an OHSE management system for the UWI, St Augustine Campus.

 

Duties of the post include:

1. Participating in the preparation and review of risk assessments

2. Preparing HSE reports and trend analysis as required.

3. Assisting in the development and implementation of Emergency Response Plans.

4. Assisting with ensuring an up-to-date chemical inventory is in place at the Departmental level with the associated current Safety Data Sheets. 

5. Assisting in conducting incident investigations.

6. Assisting in updating the Corrective Action Tracker.

7. Assisting in developing and scheduling the delivery of internal and external OHSE training programmes in accordance with specifications (arranging venue, multimedia, equipment, liaising with contractors, etc).

8. Performing any other related duties as may be assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Applicants should have knowledge and familiarity with the University’s mission, regulations, structure, policies, and procedures.  Applicants must have knowledge of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 2004 amended 2006, The Environmental Management Act 2000 and associated rules as well as other HSE standards and industry best practices. Applicants should possess skills in risk assessment and incident investigation. Applicants must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and various stakeholders and communicate both verbally and in writing.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

An approved NEBOSH General Certificate or NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety; its equivalent or higher standard of education from a registered/accredited institution.

 

Preferred:

An approved Associate degree in OHSE from a registered/accredited institution; its equivalent or higher standard of education from a registered/recoginized institution.

 

EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of two (2) years of relevant work experience.

 

COMPETENCIES

Client Focus                                                    

Planning & Organizing                        

Using Information Technology                         

Interactive Communication                  

Work Ethics and Values                                   

Critical Judgement

Continuous Learning                                       

Conflict Management

Occupational Health and Safety                         

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail                                           

Resilience

 

Salary will be fixed in accordance with Grade 4 of the salary scale ($6,591.00 x 229 - $9,339.00).

 

Please follow the instructions for completing the online application very carefully.  The application must be completed in its entirety since all of the information will be used in the screening process. Failure to complete the online application form as required will prevent your application from being processed.

You are required to electronically attach/ upload resumes, curricula vitae, two written references, and other supporting documentation including birth certificates and awarded degree certificates to the application.

Please use the link below for the Online Job Application Process.

Internal:           Click here to apply

External:          Click here to apply

 

If further assistance is required when applying for this position, kindly send an email to Ms Kandice Elliott at kandice.elliott@sta.uwi.edu or Ms Peneisa Baptiste at Peneisa.Baptiste@sta.uwi.edu

The Human Resources Division would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be acknowledged or contacted

 

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