The Port Authority of the Cayman Islands invites applications for the following post:

Safety & Crisis Management Manager

SALARY: Grade H – CI$87,444 to CI$114,768 per annum

The Safety & Crisis Management Manager is responsible for developing, implementing and administering a comprehensive safety management program for the Port Authority of the Cayman Islands (“PACI”). The Manager conducts field audits, investigations and job safety analyses; develops and conducts safety, hazardous materials and safety training programs and meetings; and performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Audits safety policies and procedures and assists in updating and drafting new policies and procedures
• Develops, implements and administers a comprehensive safety program, including industrial safety, occupational health and safety, handling hazardous materials and hazard abatement.
• Updates and maintains PACI’s Hurricane and Oil Spill Response Plan and SOPs.
• Conducts Hurricane Response, Oil Spill Response exercises and Fire Drills.
• Conducts First Aid and CPR Training.
• Creating and maintaining crisis management plans, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and leading the response to various emergencies.
• Investigate accidents and safety breaches, and prepare reports to identify root causes and prevent future incidents.
• Identifies potential safety issues and recommends corrective actions, as well as follow-up verification.
• Ensures safety records are maintained in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Responds to the scene of employee personal injury accidents and environmental related incidents, conducts accident / incident investigations, and produces investigation reports.
• Assists Risk Management with the handling of Worker’s Compensation claims to include injury investigations, scheduling medical appointments, handling work restrictions as ordered by medical practitioners and return to work assignments.
• Assists department managers in ensuring department and employee compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conducts safety drills and exercises.
• Assists in the development of Safety and Crisis Management budgets.
• Assists in any area and task necessary for pre/post potential natural disaster.
• If not required for these duties during any time you are on pay, you may be required to carry out any other work within your capability. This includes general laboring tasks where minimal instruction is required.
• Undertakes any reasonable training that the Company may require. This includes training for current or new duties as well as the periodic reassessment of existing certifications.
• Ensures compliance to all policies, procedures, Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”), with recommendations for action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates advanced job safety, employee hazard and risk management hazard analyses of facilities, equipment, work areas and work practices.
• Assists Risk Management with the handling of Worker’s Compensation claims to include injury investigations, scheduling medical appointments, handling work restrictions as ordered by medical staff and return to work assignments.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree from a recognised college or university with a major in Occupational Health and Safety, or similar; or an OSHA certification in Health & Safety.
• At least four (4) years of experience in a workplace safety position, with a minimum of two (2) years in a senior level role.
• Understanding of safety regulations, risk assessment methodologies, and crisis management principles.
• Strong written and communication skills with a full understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid Cayman Islands driver’s license.

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To apply: Please email a completed Port Authority Application Form, which can be found HERE , along with your resume to jobs@caymanport.com.  Applications may also be hand delivered to our Administration Building at 110 Portland Road, George Town. All applications are handled in a confidential manner and in accordance with the Cayman Islands Data Protection Laws and PACI’s Confidentiality policies.

Closing date: 8 August 2025