O&M SHE Coordinator (m/f/d) at juwi Renewable Energies (Pty) Ltd

Objectives 

The main purpose of this role is to ensure that all activities of the O&M department are in line with the Laws and Regulations, juwi policy and best industry practice, regarding all aspects of Health, Safety and Environment.     Line and functional management reporting for this role will be to the Team Lead Operations – O&M SA.             Primary Responsibilities

• Develop, improve, and implement Health & Safety as well as Quality Policies and Procedures, in the O&M department
• Perform SHEQ Audits to ensure adherence to laws and regulations governing Health and Safety at all O&M Sites.  Monitoring implementation of SHE System.  Inspect SHE Files
• Ensure that Safety, Health, and Environment resources are managed in the best continuing interests of the company. A broad understanding of the current skills and abilities in order to fully utilize the resources available
• Manage O&M SHE Training Matrix.  Motivate applicable courses, obtain accredited quotations, and schedule training (including monitoring of expired certificates) throughout the year
• Facilitate the provision of internal safety & health training for employees on policies, regulations, and procedures for O&M including Toolbox Talks (Health and Safety Awareness Training)
• Provide advice, guidance, and support to all personnel including Directors, Managers, Supervisors, and engineers at all levels on all matters relating to Safety, Health and Environment in the workplace 
• Facilitate bi-monthly Safety Focus meetings with all sites on the Teams platform
• Implement the strategy for Safety, Health and Environmental compliance on site. To set realistic objectives, goals and targets while enrolling all personnel into the process. Maintain a culture that allows all individuals and teams to provide positive input into Safety, Health and Environment in their workplace 
• Determines cause of unsafe acts and conditions through procedure review, equipment and facilities inspection, and worker observation with corrective action recommendations provided.  Be actively involved in all investigations (remote or on site depending on the type of incident) to find the root cause of incidents
• Investigate and analysis of incident reports, metrics, and injury cases to institute changes that lead to a safer work environment
• Interface with Clients during monthly site progress meetings.  Provide feedback with regards to incident investigations.  Respond to unforeseen circumstances and taking appropriate action
• Collects and analyses injury and safety survey statistical data to institute changes that lead to a safer work environment. Quarterly KPI reporting to management
• Maintain accurate and current records in accordance with guidelines.  Write technical reports and make presentations to management.  Support the Head of O&M with statistical information, SHE incentives, challenges, and achievements during the bi-annual board meetings
• Monitor PPE Policy Procedure for adaptations to newly identified hazards and associated risks.  Manage annual replacement of PPE on all O&M sites
• Onboarding of all new O&M sites.  Do a SHE gap analysis on all 3rd Party plants.  Induction and training to be provided on site for all new and 3rd party plant employees.  Implementation of the JUWI SHE system (Hard copy files.)
• Maintains compliance with governmental regulatory agencies using a Legal Register and ensuring implementation of such
• Support and assist with the implementation and monitoring of the ESMS system on all sites
• Support the BBBEE audit process with all OHS training records (Invoices, Training Certificates, Summary Spreadsheet)
• Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate

Your Profile

Qualifications and Experience

• Training and qualifications on HSE. (SAMTRAC/NOSA Certificates) /Diploma in Safety Management
• At least 5 years’ experience in managing the HSE of operating PV plants (or other power plants)
• At least 5 years’ experience in the O&M support of PV plants (or other power plants) would be highly beneficial
• Excellent communication skills in English (oral and written)
• Extensive experience in performing HSE audits on site
• Experience in fall protection plan development
• Experience in conducting Root Cause Analysis
• Experience in ISO 9001 implementation
• Experience in ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 implementation
• Working near High voltage equipment
• Legal Liability
• I.T.I.S (Train the Trainer Facilitators)
• (HIRA) Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
• Good IT skills (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Emails, etc)
• Excellent organizational skills, paying attention to detail
• Responsible and reliable character
• Experience in client management & relations would be highly beneficial 
• Able to work under pressure and adhere to tight deadlines 
• Willing to be available at all times
• Willing to travel within South Africa

Desirable Attributes

• Good communication skills, both orally and in writing
• Excellent organisational skills
• Possess a strong drive and have sharp analytical and problem solving skills
• Capable of independent decision-making
• Result and detailed-orientated approach
• Strong team spirit