Health and Environmental Specialist
Tilray Brands is a leading global cannabis-lifestyle and consumer packaged goods company changing people's lives for the better one person at a time by inspiring and empowering the worldwide community to live their very best life providing them with products that meet the needs of their mind body and soul and invoke a sense of wellbeing.
A pioneer in cannabis research cultivation and distribution Tilray's unprecedented production platform supports over 20 brands in over 20 countries including comprehensive cannabis offerings hemp-based foods and alcoholic beverages.
The Health Safety and Environment Department seeks a Health and Environmental Specialist responsible for supporting the implementation and maintenance of health safety and environmental programs ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies to promote a safe and healthy workplace and achieve environmental goals.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support in the development and implementation of HSE policies procedures and training programs.
* Participate in risk assessments identifying risks and potential environmental impacts within the company to ensure an effective level of protection and adequate workplace monitoring.
* Investigate incidents accidents and near-misses and prepare detailed reports with recommendations for corrective actions.
* Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify potential hazards and ensure compliance with safety and environment regulations.
* Maintain accurate records of safety and environment inspections incidents and training activities.
* Collaborate with first aid firefighting and worker evacuation ensuring measures are in place and responsible personnel are identified while maintaining contact with external emergency services.
* Provide support during emergency response situations and participate in emergency drills.
* Perform PPE records and respective needs to purchase and ensure equipment is in good working condition.
* Participate in periodic communications related to HSE for the legal entities.
* Ensure proper identification storage and forwarding of waste to licensed operators and establish contact with them to guarantee correct implementation.
* Support waste management best practices ensuring implementation and compliance with all applicable legal requirements.
* Collaborate in all legally required health safety and environmental monitoring.
* Stay updated on new regulations and best practices in health safety and environmental management.
* Collaborate with other departments to promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
* Degree in Engineering or Management;
* Certificate is mandatory;
* Training in Environmental Management;
* Training in Emergency Plans preferred;
* Minimum of 3 years' manufacturing and/or industrial experience in a dedicated health safety and environment management role;
* Good knowledge of the Portuguese Health Safety and Environment legislation and regulation;
* Capacity to be steadfast and observing and making observe the health safety and environment policy;
* Highly capable of multi-tasking with minimal supervision;
* Strong work ethic and positive team attitude;
* Strong proven ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Applications;
* Good level of English written and oral.