Specialist Regional OHS Area 1

Cargolux•United States,

5d•$75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Specialist Regional OHS Area 1 manages occupational health and safety for employees based in the Americas (Area 1), organizing and monitoring the actions and processes needed to maintain health and safety and ensure regulatory compliance across all stations in the area. The role implements the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS), provides risk assessments, advice, guidance, and recommendations, and supports the development of a culture around psychosocial risks. The position investigates occurrences, identifies root causes, and recommends actions to prevent recurrence. It serves as the primary contact for local authorities on health and safety matters and provides timely support to the crisis management team. The role also performs administrative tasks in collaboration with HR. It is based in Houston and requires 20–40% travel.

Requirements

Master's degree in occupational health and safety (OHS) or a similar field; relevant academic background may be considered in lieu of professional experience.
At least 5–10 years of work experience in a health and safety department or related field, such as risk.
Strong knowledge of safety management principles and the ISO 45001 standard.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Strong knowledge of mental health and psychosocial risk.
Inquisitive, a good listener, impartial, and able to handle confidential matters.
Ability to empathize and adapt communication to the audience.
Comfortable working in teams, both remotely and onsite, as well as autonomously.
Methodical and organized approach to work, with project management skills.
Ability to collect factual data.
Ability to handle complexity effectively and solve problems.
Strong PC knowledge, including MS Office and Outlook, and ability to learn.
Ability to work with international teams across time zones.
Certificate of good conduct required in case of positive selection.

Nice To Haves

Experience in aviation.
Knowledge of the ISO 45003 standard.

Responsibilities

Manage the health and safety of employees based in the Americas (Area 1).
Initiate, control, organize, and monitor occupational health and safety actions and processes in Area 1.
Ensure regulatory compliance across all stations in Area 1.
Implement the Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) in Area 1.
Provide health and safety advice, risk assessments, guidance, and recommendations throughout the organization.
Develop awareness and culture around psychosocial risks.
Investigate occurrences, determine root causes, and make recommendations to prevent recurrence.
Act as the primary point of contact with local authorities on health and safety matters.
Provide timely health and safety support, guidance, and recommendations to the crisis management team.
Carry out administrative tasks in collaboration with the HR department.