About this role
Objective: To ensure a safe, healthy, and compliant workplace by implementing and monitoring health and safety policies, conducting risk assessments, promoting safety awareness, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and minimizing workplace hazards through proactive prevention and continuous improvement. Main Responsibilities include: Promote and enforce workplace health and safety policies, procedures, and standards. Conduct routine safety inspections, audits, and risk assessments. Investigate incidents, accidents, and near misses, ensuring proper reporting and corrective actions are implemented. Coordinate safety training, toolbox talks, and awareness initiatives. Monitor compliance with local safety regulations and company requirements. Maintain accurate H&S documentation, records, and reports. Support emergency preparedness and response activities. Work closely with management and employees to foster a strong safety culture. Develop, review, and update health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Identify workplace hazards and recommend effective control measures to minimize risks. Ensure the proper use, maintenance, and availability of personal protective equipment (PPE). Conduct new employee safety inductions and orientation programs. Monitor contractor and visitor compliance with site health and safety requirements. Coordinate and participate in emergency drills, including fire evacuation and first aid exercises. Ensure fire safety equipment, first aid kits, and emergency response equipment are regularly inspected and maintained. Prepare and submit statutory health and safety reports to relevant regulatory authorities where required. Track and analyze safety performance indicators, including incident trends and corrective action completion. Participate in safety committee meetings and provide recommendations for continuous improvement. Conduct ergonomic assessments and recommend improvements to reduce workplace injuries. Assist in developing Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Liaise with regulatory inspectors, auditors, and external stakeholders during inspections and audits. Monitor occupational health programs, including medical surveillance and wellness initiatives where applicable. Ensure hazardous materials are stored, handled, and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Promote environmental, health, and safety (EHS) best practices to support organizational sustainability objectives. Follow up on corrective and preventive actions to ensure timely implementation and effectiveness. Prepare monthly health and safety reports and present findings and recommendations to management. Stay current with changes in occupational health and safety legislation, standards, and industry best practices. Required Education / Expertise / Skills: Associate’s Degree or Certification in Occupational Health & Safety or related field Proficiency in Microsoft Office Knowledge of workplace safety standards, incident investigation, and risk management practices Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Schedule flexibility Required Experience: Experience in a Health & Safety role, preferably within industrial, construction, manufacturing, or operational environments will be an asset. Diversity and Inclusion at CEMEX At CEMEX, we recognize the diversity of the world in which we live and do business. We respect diversity and embrace inclusion and non-discrimination for all talented individuals, regardless of gender, physical ability, age, sexual orientation, culture, ethnic origin, religion, political affiliation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity/paternity, or nationality. We promote a culture of equity for building a sustainable business and for the well-being and development of CEMEX employees.