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Job Description
Position Summary
The position is responsible for aiding in implementing the EHS program at the college. The incumbent works closely with the QF contractors on the organization’s environmental health, safety, and security matters.
Job Responsibilities
- Enforces policies and procedures required to support in implementing the EHS plan.
- Conducts risk assessments to anticipate, identify, evaluate, and control potential workplace threats and hazards.
- Implements the risk mitigation measures as directed.
- Conducts inspections to ensure compliance with college policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and best management practices.
- Compiles and reports the inspection results and other metrics to the senior members of the team.
- Maintains all EHS documents related to incidents, frameworks, policies, and plans.
- Supports the emergency preparedness program and consults with emergency response personnel to protect people, property, and assets.
- Supports emergency communications systems to ensure prompt and effective communication with relevant stakeholders.
- Assists with developing emergency plans, including response and recovery phases for various incidents and emergencies.
- Responds to and serves as part of an emergency team to fires, hazardous material spills, and other emergency issues.
- Builds effective partnerships with staff, faculty, and students throughout the college, sharing appropriate information and helping when needed.
- Liaises and works with QF HSSE personnel on various projects and operational tasks.
- Provides EHS support as required for other members of the FHSS team. Supports external inspections as needed.
- Supports EHS-related training efforts as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Health and Safety or related discipline with 5 – 6 years of experience in general environmental health, safety and security.
- Previous environmental health and safety experience in a research, hospital or medical education environment is highly desirable.
- The achievement of one or more of the following professional certifications or equivalents is desirable:
- Registered or Certified Biological Safety Professional, ABSA International.
- Certified Hazardous Material Manager, Institute of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers.
- Certified Safety Professional, Board of Certified Safety Professionals.
- Certified Industrial Hygienist, American Board of Industrial Hygiene.
- Certified Health Physicist (CHP), American Board of Health Physics.
- Completing Basic Life Support (CPR/AED) and First Aid courses is desirable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Understands safety and environmental management systems (e.g., OSHAS 18001 and/or ISO 14001).
- Knowledge of Qatar-based EHS compliance and safety measures is desirable.
- Good working knowledge of biosafety, chemical hygiene, and radiation protection programs.
- Diligent with an ability to conduct inspections and seek ways for continual improvement.
- Good critical thinking skills and sound decision-making.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Proficient in English and Arabic (preferable).
- Proficient in MS Office suite of products.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite of products – Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.