If you have a passion for driving compliance, enhancing performance, and making a lasting impact in a dynamic and fast-paced operational environment, we invite you to join our team as an HSSEQ Manager for Suriname and the CARICOM region.
This role plays a critical part in safeguarding health, safety, security, environmental, and quality standards across our operations, while supporting operational excellence and continuous improvement.
Your Challenge…
- Lead, implement, maintain, and continually improve the Company’s Health, Safety, Security, Environmental, and Quality (HSSEQ) Management Systems, in line with Group policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements, client contractual obligations, and ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Support Management in defining roles, responsibilities, and accountability for HSSEQ across country operations.
- Monitor HSSEQ performance objectives and ensure effective tracking, reporting, and continual improvement through the Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system.
- Develop, review, and maintain HSSEQ risk registers, ensuring they remain suitable, sufficient, and up to date.
- Lead incident and accident reporting processes, support investigations, and provide trend analysis to drive positive safety culture and behaviours.
- Implement, test, and review Emergency Response Plans and Business Continuity Plans.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute internal audits, inspections, and compliance monitoring, providing assurance to both Company and Client Management.
- Ensure the effective implementation and use of the Company’s online EHS management system, including user compliance and data integrity.
- Support training and awareness initiatives to ensure staff understand HSSEQ standards and their relevance to business objectives.
- Act as a key member of the local management team, working closely with site supervisors and client HSSEQ representatives.
- Capture and analyse client feedback related to HSSEQ performance and report findings to Management.
- Provide support to the Country Manager and the Chief HSSEQ Officer for any other requests.
Who Are You…
- A proven HSSEQ professional with at least 5 years’ experience in a managerial or senior HSSEQ role.
- Holder of a tertiary-level qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Quality, or a related discipline.
- NEBOSH IGC (or equivalent) is essential; additional certifications such as IEMA or Internal Auditor qualification are highly desirable.
- Solid knowledge of HSSEQ legislation, international standards, and industry best practice, ideally within Oil & Gas, logistics, marine, or heavy industry environments.
- Experienced in implementing, maintaining, and auditing integrated HSSEQ management systems.
- Confident in incident investigation, root cause analysis, and performance reporting.
- A strong communicator with excellent stakeholder and client-management skills.
- Highly organised, analytical, and able to work effectively under pressure.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, reporting tools) and web-based systems.A role model for safety leadership, integrity, and continuous improvement.
What We Offer!
- A senior, impactful role with direct influence on HSSEQ standards and operational performance.
- The opportunity to work within a high-performing, international organisation operating across complex and challenging environments.
- Continuous professional development, including support for further certifications and leadership growth.
- A collaborative and supportive working culture, where HSSEQ is central to business success.
- A competitive remuneration package aligned with experience and responsibility