HESS Specialist - (Grand Turk - Turks and Caicos)

Job Description

Position: Specialist, Public Health
Location: Grand Turk Cruise Center, Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos Islands
Reports To: HESS Manager

Position Summary

To support the HESS Manager and Public Health Supervisor in implementing and maintaining public health programs. This role ensures operational compliance, assists in inspections and audits, supports emergency preparedness, and promotes a culture of prevention across port operations.                                                         

Key Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following and may be amended from time to time:

Public Health Support

• Perform water quality sampling and recordkeeping (potable water, recreational water, and ice).

• Support food safety inspections and ice sampling coordination.

• Participate in public health audits.

• Maintain inventory of public health supplies and PPE.

• Assist the technical or maintenance team in ensuring execution of water system maintenance (cleaning & disinfection of cistern tanks, distribution system hyperchlorination, back-flow preventer test, etc.). 

• Provide guidance in response to public health non-compliances.

• Conduct inspections of housekeeping practices.

Emergency Preparedness

• Participate in cross-functional emergency drills and training.

• Maintain readiness of emergency supplies and documentation.

• Support implementation of emergency response protocols.

• Assist in execution of emergency response protocols.

• Emergency Preparedness & Response 

Other Functions 

• Maintain accurate records and support data analysis.

• Collaborate with external vendors and contractors as needed.

• Participate in on-the-job training and educational sessions.

• Maintain accurate recordkeeping and provide timely completion of assigned tasks within the maintenance software.

Adheres to Corporate Policies and Procedures, including Code of Conduct, Audit Procedures and any control related responsibility for financial data entered, stored, or reported via business systems within employee’s control (list not exhaustive). 

Ongoing Obligation

• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines related to health, safety, environmental protection, and security.

• Take all necessary precautions, use person

   al protective equipment (PPE), safety devices, and tools correctly and consistently, as required by the nature of the work.

• Promptly report any unsafe conditions, incidents, or environmental concerns to the appropriate supervisor or HESS representative.

• Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, as well as that of colleagues and others who may be affected by your actions.

• Actively participate in HESS trainings and initiatives that promote a safe, secure, and environmentally sustainable workplace.

• Cooperate fully with company efforts to maintain compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  Seek opportunities to improve safety and environmental performance in daily tasks.

Education: 

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in environmental, public health, or safety preferred.

Experience:

1–3 years in HESS-related roles or operational support functions.
Familiarity with standards such as CDC, WHO, and HACCP is a plus.