Why O&L exists:
CREATING A FUTURE, ENHANCING LIFE.
Why this HSE Officer position exists:
To identify hazards, assess risks to health and safety, put appropriate safety controls in place and provide advice about incident/accident prevention in order to meet Company goals in terms of responsibility towards its employees, customers, the environment as well as complying with legislative requirements.
Key Job Outputs -
Safety Management:
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Monitor elements on the safety system and follow up on non-conformance with line management.
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Monitor action plans for improvements and issue monthly reports.
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Implement processes and procedures as per policy.
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Update, revise, improve and expand existing safe working procedures.
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Conduct site inspections to ensure adherence to standards and advise supervisors in this regard.
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Escalaterecord deviations to project-responsible-person and escalate when necessary.
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Full responsibility of all elements in safety file. (Update, maintain, implement)
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Audit and make sure responsible persons comply with the safety system.
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Liaise with external service providers regarding safety standards and regulations.
HSE Processes:
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Ensure that all operations conduct risk assessments.
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Identify andrecord deviations and then ensure that corrective actions are taken.
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Conduct full investigations of incidents and accidents and advise on corrective action to be taken.
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Report and communicate incidents and accidents within 48 hours and ensure proper record keeping.
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Verify completeness of incident report and investigations.
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Identify and report cases of work performed in an unsafe area orin unsafe conditions to supervisor and escalate in good judgement.
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Coordinate and drive safety meetings on a monthly basis.
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Keep safety notice board updated at all times.
Organize, Plan and Coordinate the Internal and External Auditing and Inspection Process:
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Schedule audits and inspection plans in cooperation with line management.
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Register findings and consolidate reports accordingly.
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Monitor audit reports and drive corrective actions.
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Develop plans for improvement with line management.
Identify Training and Awareness Needs:
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Monitor training needs as required by the client such as working-at-heights, permits to work, confined space, site specific driving licenses, safety inductions, monitoring medical certificates, basic rigging and slinging, first aid, fork lift licenses, overhead crane licenses, hi-up licenses on a periodic basis.
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Ensure training plans are executed in liaison with the HR Department.
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Measure and evaluate training outcomes.
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Maintain proper training records on site.
Emergency Coordinator:
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Follow procedures as per policies.
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Liaise with management / emergency services during emergencies.
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Report and follow up on emergencies.
Ad Hoc Duties:
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Apply and encourage good housekeeping practices.
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Perform overtime work on request.
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Provide on the job training for employees.
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Attend to any reasonable request made by the Line Manager that falls within your work scope.
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Adhere to company quality standards and excellent engineering practices at all times.
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Adhere to company/client and legislative Health, Safety and Environmental standards and cultivate a safety culture in your area of responsibility.
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Live the O&L Values and Persona.
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Adhere to policies and procedures.
Minimum requirements:
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Grade 12, with SAMTRAC.
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3 years'experience in a similar position.
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MS Officeproficiency.
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Experience in conducting investigations , first aid & fire fighting.
Preferred/Advantageous:
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National Diploma in Safety Management.
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National Trade Certificate.
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Knowledge of NOSA/ISO safety systems.