HSE Officer

Job Description

APM Terminals

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Performs various duties and activities related to fire prevention and fire fighting:
• Maintains all fire fighting equipment to a high standard and ensures equipment is always in good working order.
• Conducts fire prevention inspections in the port buildings and areas in accordance with fire prevention regulations.
• Inspects all fire equipment and keeps records of inspections.
• Coordinates mutual fire protection plans, emergency responses and other department activities with surrounding jurisdictions, other departments and organizations.
• Responds to all emergencies in the port and renders assistance. Responds as an Emergency Team member to fire, oils spill or other incidents in the port or surrounding area.
• Participates in oil spill or other hazardous materials clean-up and deploys specialist equipment.
• Investigates the causes of fires, or other hazardous situations.
• Conducts fire fighting training, if required, for designated personnel.
• Performs various duties and activities related to safety responsibilities for the port:
• Conducts safety inspections of work areas, advising supervisory personnel of observed safety hazards, violation of safety rules and regulations, and prepares safety inspection reports for the head of department.
• Advises supervisory personnel of appropriate personal protective equipment for workers.
• Ensures safety rules are posted in conspicuous locations, per local law.
• Keeps records of all inspections and investigations, for both fire and safety matters.
• Assists with training instruction for company personnel in health/safety related areas.

CRITICAL QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Requires completion of secondary school and vocational instruction and/or college degree in safety management, environmental science, police science or related discipline.
• Requires at least five years of safety and/or fire fighting experience, either in the public or private sector & at least two years of supervisory experience.
• Requires an understanding of fire fighting and rescue techniques.
• Must have in-depth knowledge of security procedures for buildings and perimeter security.
• Requires an understanding of chemical hazards and hazardous materials and the corresponding appropriate handling of them.
• Must have a full understanding of preventative security measures for buildings and port facilities
• Requires full understanding of local safety laws and regulations.
• Requires an understanding of international standards of safe work practices for the industry.
• Requires an understanding of work injuries, the investigation process to determine cause, and the process to assess practical solutions.
• Must be physically fit, meeting rigorous medical standards and the ability to wear breathing apparatus.
• Must be able to handle heights and enclosed spaces.
• Must be able to work in extremely hot and dusty conditions, and occasionally, conditions of high levels of noise.
• Must have extensive knowledge in investigative procedures and report-writing.
• Requires the ability to communicate both in English & the local language.
• Requires excellent organizational skills, including planning, directing, and monitoring activities.
• Requires good problem-solving skills, with an ability to define the problem, examine solutions, and select the best solution, and this must be done at times immediately under stress
• Requires ability to remain calm, but able to direct others, in times of emergency.
• Requires certification in first aid and CPR

Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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