Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Advisor at The Wonderful Company

Apia, Tuamasaga, Samoa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Incident Investigation, Auditing, Safety Management Systems, EHS Compliance, Stakeholder Influence, Training Delivery, Emergency Preparedness, Injury Management, Environmental Sustainability, Coaching, Analytical Reporting

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Company Description Make a meaningful impact on safety, people, and operational excellence across Samoa. Pacific Forum Line (PFL) is part of the Neptune Pacific group of companies, together seamlessly linking transport, warehousing, depots, customs clearance services and fully integrate customers' supply chains across South Pacific markets. We have a rejuvenated service network covering the Samoa’s, Tonga, Cook Islands, Fiji and PNG, to and from just about anywhere in the world. At PFL, our customers are at the heart of everything we do, and we're dedicated to delivering consistent, impactful service. We are currently seeking a proactive and passionate Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) Advisor to join our team in Samoa. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced safety professional to partner with operational leaders, influence positive safety culture, and help drive best-practice EHS performance across our business. Job Description As the EHS Advisor, you will be the trusted subject matter expert supporting managers, supervisors, and employees across the business. You will provide practical advice, coaching, and leadership to ensure EHS systems are effective, risks are managed, and a strong safety culture is embedded throughout operations. Reporting directly to the Country Manager, with a functional reporting line to the Group EHS Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of environmental, health, and safety systems while ensuring compliance with applicable legislation and company standards. What you’ll be doing: Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS management systems, policies, procedures, and safe work practices. Partnering with operational leaders to identify, assess, and control workplace risks. Monitoring compliance with applicable environmental, health and safety legislation, regulations, and company standards. Leading workplace inspections, audits, risk assessments, and safety reviews. Conducting and facilitating incident investigations and ensuring corrective actions are effectively implemented. Developing, delivering, and coordinating EHS training programmes, inductions, toolbox talks, and refresher training. Supporting emergency preparedness activities, including evacuation planning and emergency drills. Monitoring and reporting EHS performance metrics, trends, and key performance indicators. Managing EHS documentation, records, hazard registers, training records, and compliance reporting. Supporting injury management, rehabilitation, fitness-for-work, and return-to-work processes where required. Promoting Human and Organisational Performance (HOP) principles and positive safety behaviours throughout the business. Supporting environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives. Coaching leaders, supervisors, and safety representatives to build capability and accountability across the organisation. Qualifications Here’s what you’ll bring to the table: We’re looking for someone who enjoys working closely with people, coaching leaders, solving problems, and making workplaces safer every day. Ideally, you will bring: Minimum 3 years' experience in an Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, or related role. Experience working within high-risk industries such as logistics, transport, manufacturing, construction, ports, infrastructure, or similar environments. Strong knowledge of risk management, incident investigation, auditing, and safety management systems. Understanding of environmental, health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects. Confidence delivering training, facilitating workshops, and coaching operational teams. High attention to detail and strong analytical and reporting capabilities. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, EHS management systems and databases. Tertiary qualification or certification in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Management, or a related discipline. Experience in auditing, injury management, workers' rehabilitation, or environmental compliance. Knowledge of Samoan and/or Pacific Island regulatory environments would be advantageous. This is a permanent position based in Apia. All applicants must have the right to live and work in Samoa at the time of applying. The successful candidate may be subject to undergo a Police Check and/or Pre-Employment Drug Test. Additional Information Our PFL Contribution: Competitive benefits package (salary plus bonus) Hybrid working model Opportunity for development and internal mobility Wonderful Giving - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice. Wonderful Neighbour - spend a day in the community helping with various service projects. Company focused on wellness and health. This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing and evolving organisation where continuous improvement is valued and supported. If you’re ready to help shape a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement, apply now! #LI-KM1 EEO is the law - click here for more information

Responsibilities

The EHS Advisor provides expert guidance to ensure effective safety systems and a strong safety culture across operations. Key duties include managing workplace risks, conducting audits, facilitating incident investigations, and delivering EHS training programs.