EHS Manager at Howden

The Big Picture: 

• Howden Power, a Division of Howden Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an experienced EHS Manager for Fixed Term (2-years contract) who will be responsible for the EHS department’s efficient operational functioning on the Lethabo Power Station So3 upgrade project and comply with legal, client and own internal EHS standards (Legal and Customer requirements). 

What needs to be done?

• Coordinate, revise and approve risk assessments and method statements. Ensure internally approved documents are approved by the client where applicable.
• Developing and executing health and safety plans in the workplace according to legal guidelines, client specification and own policies.
• Conducts safety meetings, audits, and inspections to ensure compliance, evaluate performance, identify corrective action, and implement follow up assessments.
• Plans, implements, manages, and maintains comprehensive environmental safety & health programs on premises or at project site locations.
• Collaborates with management to develop an Emergency Action Plan and serve as primary contact for project site injury and incident notification, investigation, and case management. Maintains a written log of safety inspection activities, reports, and correspondence.
• Prepare and enforce policies to establish a culture of health and safety.
• Monitor compliance to policies and laws by inspecting employees and operations.
• Recommend solutions to issues, improvement opportunities or new prevention measure.
• Report on health and safety awareness, issues and statistics.
• Communicate the safety drive of Howden to associates and customers on site.
• Contractor management.
• Identify training needs and request / arrange for training as required.

What do you need to bring? 

• Grade 12.
• Samtrac or B-Tech or National Diploma in Health and Safety Management or Environmental Health or any other recognized Health and Safety Course
• SACPCMP registration as a CHSM
• HIRA, Legal Liability and COID Act Training
• Basic scaffolding erecting and dismantling training.
• Root Cause Analysis Technique training.
• Working at Heights training.
• Construction Regulations (latest version of the Regulations)
• HAZMAT training, Basic firefighting and Rigging awareness training
• Local to Lethabo Power Station surrounding areas
• Good knowledge of company product and company processes, requires mechanical insight.