Safety Officer

Location:                                 Alberton

Duration:                                 Limited Duration Contract

EDUCATION & SKILLS:

• 5 to 7 years related work experience including 1 to 2 years in HSE petrochemical position in similar projects.
• HSE qualifications recognized locally or internationally e.g. OSHA, NEBOSH, IOSH, Industrial Safety Diploma governed by respective government organizations
• Knowledge of OHSAS: 18001, ISO 14001
• Must be SACPCMP registered
• Must be computer literate (MS Office Suite)
• Knowledge of internal / external auditing process.
• Investigation skills

COMPETENCIES:

• Must be able to communicate in English, both written and verbal
• Must be able to plan work accordingly to meet tight deadlines and cope under pressure
• Must be able to work in a team driven environment 
• Good knowledge of technical processes.
• Presentation skills

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand requirements of project HSE plan to ensure project HSE plan and company IMS HSE management system is implemented on project site.
• Train and advice project management and project personnel in requirements of project HSE plan.
• Ensure all new employees are inducted properly into the Company and Project site HSE rules and regulations.
• Schedule, arrange and deliver HSE / B2B training effectively to site employees to increase and maintain high level of HSE awareness
• Maintain B2B HSE training record up-to-date using attendance sheets independently and / or in co-ordination with sub-ordinates.
• Ensure communication of HSE Policy, applicable legal requirements, HSE information and lessons learned to all project personnel.
• Perform / facilitate preparation, review and modifications of risk assessments as required; for all project activities, facilities including.
• Maintain accident / incident record for on-site and off-site accidents related to project employees, vehicles, assist project personnel for preparing first information report.
• Lead / Facilitate / Participate in accident / incident investigation and reporting as necessary and follow up the corrective actions until completion.
• Ensure safe transportation, storage, handling and disposal of chemicals on site as applicable.
• Ensure regular inspections of tools, equipment’s, and vehicles are performed, deficiencies corrected, and record maintained using appropriate forms.
• Ensure emergency response preparedness provisions / plans in place and site employees are aware about the same.
• Ensure adequacy and availability of fire detection and firefighting equipment’s in working condition for all site areas.
• Perform Level 1 HSE inspections and ensure senior management, level 2 and level 3 inspections are performed. Prepare trend analysis to identify the areas of improvement.
• Ensure work area environment is maintained safe through the pro-active enforcement of HSE rules and regulations.
• Advice / guide site employees on selection, use, limitations, maintenance and storage of personal protective equipment and monitor the performance.
• Ensure compliance with permit to work system as applicable.
• Ensure work platforms are safe to use and meet site requirements related to working at height, access, egress and platforms.
• Ensure heat stress management arrangement during hot weather and perform periodical inspection to ensure these are maintained properly.
• Ensure adequacy and readiness of first aid facilities replenish required items on time.
• Prepare and submit necessary reports to Project HSE Manager / Construction Manager / Project Manager and Country HSE Manager.
• Participate in audits and ensure follow up and closeout of corrective actions for the findings raised during internal and external IMS-HSEMS audits.
• Participate in performance assessment of supervision and workforce.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationship between company, clients and its subcontractors.
• Ensure hygiene inspections in site and laydown ablution facilities are performed and reported using appropriate checklists.
• Assist Project HSSE Manager to prepare and submit necessary HSE statistics reports to Project HSSE Manager / Project Manager / Construction Manager / Country HSE Manager.
• Understand routes of communication and reporting and follow it as indicated in project organization chart.
• Develop and monitor implementation of waste management plan and ensure waste disposal log is maintained.
• Advice project management on adequacy and availability of fire prevention and firefighting equipment’s on project site and ensure these are maintained.
• Ensure work area environment is maintained safe through the pro-active enforcement of HSSE rules and regulations. Consult with project management time to time to ensure good, safe and healthy work atmosphere.
• Advice / guide project management on selection, maintenance and inventory of personal protective equipment.
• Co-ordinate with concerned transport administrator on transportation safety rules and regulations, ensure defensive driving training for all drivers and direct disciplinary actions for violators as required.
• Advice project management on requirements to ensure heat stress management arrangements during hot weather.
• Ensure adequacy and readiness of first aid facilities and trained first aiders on project site
• Establish KUE’s leading and lagging indicators and monitor the performance weekly.
• Communicate each and every KUE immediately with the PHSSEM once issued/notified.

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To apply please forward your CV to wendy.vandeventer@snclavalin.com

Best regards,

Wendy Van Deventer

Recruitment Coordinator - Sub-Saharan Africa