HSE & Q Officer at CA Global

Job description

Reference: RM

Our client, a renewable energy company is seeking to employ a HSE&Q Officer to be based in Kimberley.

Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor all HSE management systems on site, including, but not limited to HSE guidelines, objectives and practices.
• Schedule and execute audits on site to identify areas of improvement and implement measures as required.
• Carry out risk assessments on a continuous basis on site
• Provide HSE training, awareness and induction on site to staff, contractors and other relevant parties.
• Engage with staff, contractors and other relevant parties with respect to HSE matters related to the site.
• Keep HSE statistical records, such as incidents, accidents, near-misses and working hours on site.
• Keep HSE registers up to date, including renewals of permits, licenses, etc.
• Compile monthly site HSE reports
• Have first line responsibility for incident investigations, including but not limited to investigating, making initial recommendations and putting measures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
• Assist Plant Manager to implement accident-prevention and environmental impact activities on site.
• Implement emergency and crisis management plans on site.
• Act as Emergency coordinator on site.
• Implement Environmental Management Plans of the site
• Monitor environmental footprint on site
• Other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager / HSE&Q Manager Quality Management
• Implement non-conformance and suggestion systems on site, including Corrective and Preventative Action Requests (CPAR), Non-conformance Report (NCR) and Field Performance Report (FPR) systems
• Ensure quality requirements are met by site audits, review of inspection reports and analysis of non-conformance reporting
• Monitor vendor/contractor performance and make recommendations on vendors/contractors
• Ensure quality plans are implemented on site
• Ensure internal quality standards are maintained and monitored.
• Other QM-related duties as assigned by the HSE&Q Manager

Skills & Competencies

• Up-to-date knowledge of relevant HSE legislation (OHS Act and Regulations, NEMA, COIDA, etc.), environmental regulations and plant safety procedures
• High levels of organisational commitment and responsiveness; able and willing to align his/her own behaviour and actions with the needs, priorities and goals of the organisation
• Highly effective verbal communication skills, including influencing without depending on positional authority
• Very good written communication skills; clear expression of ideas or information. Good inter-personal skills; able to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders, to accomplish organisational goals and identify and resolve problems.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year’s OHS or equivalent (ideally, NEBOSH certification)
• Certified risk assessor
• Electrical safety certification (ideally, or willing/able to work towards)
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience in industrial plant or similar
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with HSE management systems in an industrial setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of environmental requirements and practices, would be an advantage
• Experience in working with quality management systems

Please apply directly, by clicking on the ‘apply now button’ and visit

Rachael Mbaba

Team Lead: Engineering Africa

The CA Global Group

Should you not receive a response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your CV will be kept on our database for any other suitable positions.