Health, Safety and Environment Officer - Health, Safety and Environment Office

Department: Health, Safety and Environment Office

Job Posting Details

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The Health, Safety, and Environment Office is dedicated to maintaining a safe and sustainable campus.  We are seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented team player to join the Health, Safety and Environment Field Team as a Health, Safety and Environment Officer.  The appointee will assist in the implementation of University safety policies by conducting risk assessments for a range of physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic hazards encountered in teaching, research and operational activities.  Key duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Conduct safety inspections and exposure assessments;

• Prescribe appropriate hazard control measures and support safe work practices;

• Provide safety training and guidance to stakeholders;

• Collect occupational and environmental samples;

• Manage, analyze and report environment, health and safety data and manage the database and e-platform;

• Respond to emergencies during both office and non-office hours, including rotational on-call duties;

• Investigate accidents and incidents; and

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Applicants should have:

• a relevant degree in science, engineering, occupational health and safety, occupational hygiene, or a related discipline, preferably with at least two years of relevant post-qualification experience;

• a good command of both written and spoken Chinese and English;

• research experience, which would be highly desirable; and

• familiarity with Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Office and tools such as Microsoft Lists, Power Apps and Power BI (e.g., for data reporting, dashboard development, and data visualization).

(Duration: 2 years)

(Applicants who have responded to the previous advertisements need not re-apply.)

Starting salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Fringe benefits including annual leave, medical and dental benefits will be provided.  A gratuity will be payable upon successful completion of contract.

Review of applications will continue until the position is filled .

(Information provided by applicants will be used for recruitment and other employment-related purposes.  Applicants should read th e  Personal Information Collection Statement  b efore submission of application.)

HKUST is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to our core values of inclusiveness, diversity, and respect.