Health and Safety Specialist Americas
Health and Safety Specialist Americas
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21-08-2025
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Job Description
Task Responsibilities:
The overall purpose and objective of the position is to :
- Manage the health and safety of all employees based in The Americas (Area 1).
- Initiate control organise and monitor all necessary actions and processes related to occupational health and safety in Area1.
- Ensure regulatory compliance of all stations in Area1.
- Implement the Occupational Health and Safety Management system (OHSMS) in Area1
- Provide the necessary health and safety advice risk assessment guidance and recommendation throughout the organisation to enable the successful implementation of the OHSMS and limit the risks of accidents.
- Develop the culture of psychosocial risks.
- Carry out occurrence investigations determine the root causes and make effective recommendations in order to prevent a re-occurrence.
- Be the primary point of contact with local authorities for all matters related to health and safety.
- Provide all required health and safety support guidance and recommendation in due time to the crisis management team in order to minimize the impact for all persons involved in our activities.
- Realise administrative tasks in collaboration with the HR department.
Essential Requirements For The Position:
- Bachelors Degree
- At least 7-10 years work experience in a Health & Safety department or related field (eg. risk area)
- Strong knowledge of safety management principles and ISO 45001 standard
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong knowledge in mental health and Psychosocial Riskor ISO 45003 standard
- Experience in aviation is considered as an advantage
- Bei an inquisitive and a good listener maintain impartiality able to handle confidential matters
- Have the ability to empathize and know your audience
- Feel comfortable to work in a team as well as autonomously
- Have the ability to work with a remote team in an international environment
- Have a methodical and organized way of working
- Have project management skills
- Be able to collect factual data
- Deal effectively with complexity and having good problem-solving skills
- Have strong PC knowledge (MS Office and Outlook) and learning capabilities
- Must be able to walk up and down stairs
- Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs
- Must be able to bend/stand for prolonged periods
- Must be able to obtain an airport ID badge
- Must possess a valid Drivers License and Passport
Working Conditions:
- Travel required (10 to 50%)
The position is based in Houston Texas
- The position demands a regular presence in the office and requires vacation and other absences to be planned so as to avoid conflicting with service needs
- Flexibility may be needed with working hours
- Health Benefits: Medical Vision Dental. Additional ancillary plans available at low cost to the employee
- Retirement: Short waiting period to participate. Up to 6% employer match.
- Paid time off: start off with 10 vacation days a year (on an accrual basis). 48 sick days as of date of hire 9 holidays.
- Internal title for this posiiton will be: Specialist Regional OHS Area 1.
Cargolux Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cargolux Airlines will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact the Human Resources department at
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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