Executive - Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

LB Finance PLC is looking for a proactive, technically competent, and safety-conscious professional to join our Administration Department as an Executive - Occupational Health & Safety (OHS). Protect the workplace and secure your future by joining a leading name in Sri Lanka's financial sector.

Position Summary

• Role: Executive - Occupational Health & Safety (OHS)

• Department: Administration Department

• Company: LB Finance PLC

• Reporting Structure: Reports directly to the AGM - Administration and works closely with the Manager - Engineering & Facilities Maintenance, Human Resources Department, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct regular occupational health and safety inspections and risk assessments across the Company's island-wide branch network and office premises.

• Evaluate workplace safety conditions, including fire prevention systems, electrical safety risks, emergency exits, evacuation arrangements, and general building safety.

• Identify potential hazards, assess associated risks, and recommend appropriate preventive and corrective measures.

• Work closely with the Manager - Engineering & Facilities Maintenance to address identified safety concerns, infrastructure-related hazards, and compliance gaps.

• Develop and implement occupational health and safety inspection schedules, checklists, risk registers, and monitoring mechanisms.

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct employee safety awareness programmes, fire safety training, emergency evacuation drills, and other relevant training initiatives in collaboration with the Human Resources Department.

• Investigate workplace accidents, fire-related incidents, and near misses, identify root causes, and recommend measures to prevent recurrence.

• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions, ensuring timely resolution of identified safety deficiencies.

• Ensure compliance with applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and established safety standards.

• Prepare periodic safety inspection reports, risk assessments, and management dashboards, highlighting critical findings, emerging risks, and recommended improvements.

• Promote a proactive safety culture across the organization through continuous employee engagement, awareness, and preventive initiatives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: A degree or diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, Engineering, Facilities Management, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

• Professional Qualifications: A recognized professional qualification in occupational health and safety, such as the NEBOSH International General Certificate (IGC) or an equivalent qualification, will be a distinct advantage.

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in occupational health and safety, workplace inspections, fire safety, or facilities-related safety management.

• Technical Knowledge: Practical knowledge of fire safety systems, workplace hazard identification, risk assessments, emergency preparedness, and incident investigation.

• Regulatory Understanding: Sound understanding of applicable occupational health and safety legislation, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.

• Training Skills: Experience in conducting safety training, awareness programmes, and emergency drills.

• Preferred Background: Previous experience in a multi-location organization, financial institution, commercial property environment, or facilities management operation will be an added advantage.

How to Apply

Submit your updated resume via email within 14 days of the advertisement:

• Email: careers@lbfinance.lk

• Subject Line: Indicate the position applied for in the subject line.

LB Finance PLC

No. 20, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 03, Sri Lanka

Contact: 0112 200 200 | Website: www.lbfinance.com