SUPERINTENDENT : RISK CONTROL at Sappi

Job description

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Risk Management

• Review all risks mill-wide to determine high level risks and Implement relevant and appropriate plans to  eliminate/ reduce/mitigate risks to the mill.
• Ensures the mill’s emergency preparedness and response plans via simulations/drills.
• Ensures that the mill’s emergency response team is adequately equipped with the skills, resources and training as required during an emergency.
• Ensures the integrity of the mill’s fire prevention and protection systems via periodic maintenance to enhance fire protection
• Ensures Mill REA in respect of Insurance Requirements
• Oversees Mill Security Department
• Engagement in networking amongst neighbouring companies, including the municipal Fire Department to implement programs or initiatives, of a mutual interest and benefit

Health & Safety Management Systems

• Maintains and ensures the sustainability of the OHSAS 18001 health and safety management system via an integrated SHEQ management system.
• Co-ordinates the mill’s auditing protocol on health and safety management systems (internal and external).
• Monitor health and safety performance and maintains records through effective document control system
• Co-ordinates risk assessments mill-wide and ensures that these risks are continuously reviewed and closed out
• Ensures legal compliance to health and safety laws and regulations mill-wide.
• Implements proactive measures to curb injuries and other safety incidents mill-wide.

Legal Compliance

• Mill Legal Compliance Officer for Environment and Hazardous materials
• Keep abreast of new legislation with respect to SHEQ through various means including consultation with the groups various legal consultants.
• Liaise with Companies attorneys to ensure Mill legal status pertaining to SHEQ requirements
• Ensure the various role players within the mill are informed of this legislation.
• Consults & negotiates with Government Organisations (Department of Labour) for permits to operate and also to achieve legal compliance
• Makes recommendations to the General Manager when to take corrective actions to achieve legal compliance
• Coordinate Legal compliance audits
• Participate in investigations with Dept of Labour, SAPS and other government organizations

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Three year degree/diploma – Environmental Health/Safety Management
• Certified as an Auditor
• At least 5 years relevant experience
• Computer literate (MS Office Package)
• SAP experience