Oil & Gas Technical Safety Officer at Pragma Global

• The Technical Safety Officer  ensures that the organisation conducts its business processes in compliance with laws and regulations, professional standards, international standards, and accepted business practices. The person will perform audits at regular intervals and execute design control systems, advising management on possible risks that might occur and propose changes to internal policies.The major task of the Technical Safety Officer is to uphold the ethical integrity of the organization and also ensure that business activities are conducted using a regulatory framework.Starting your career as a Technical Safety Officer is not at all a relaxed task, instead, it requires detailed expertise and attention to minute details.
• If you are planning to pursue this career path, it’s essential to understand what this job role entails and how it is beneficial to your career. This position will report directly to the business area manager. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Fully registered with SACPCMP as a CHSO or CHSM                 
• NEBOSH Construction H&S Certificate or Diploma                 
• NEBOSH Oil & Gas Certificate                 
• Any other Oil & Gas Certification                 
• National Diploma in Safety management                 
• ISO 45001 & 9001 Implementation & auditor certification
• Minimum 2 years relevant working experience in the oil and gas environment                 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Assurance plan implementation and records i.e., audits, inspections, emergency drills, conduct planned task observation, risk assessment and method statement reviews, HSSE plan implementation, reviewing of; excavation plans, critical lifting plans; traffic management plans, fall protection plan etc., L3 management of L4 and L4 compliance, hold point compliance for oil and gas industry    
• The management of the implementation of remedial action plans and evidence to support close-out      
• Implementation of Management of Change Process and supporting evidence        
• Attend project planning meetings including the Construction Readiness Review       
• Assessments and approval of contractor(s) health and safety files        
• Attend the contractors site handover        
• Attend regular site, technical and progress meetings        
• Participate in site health and safety meetings        
• Identification of the hazards and risks relevant to the construction project through regular coordinated site inspections        
• Establish and maintain health and safety communication structures and systems        
• Testing the effectiveness of the emergency response plans        
• Ensure that site HSSE inductions are performed        
• Evaluate the levels of compliance of contractors to the clients HSSE standards and legal requirements through inspections and audits    
• Participate in the reporting and investigation of project related incidents        
• Oversee the maintenance of all records        
• Prepare periodic HSSE reports at prescribed intervals in relation to HSSE matters and submit to the HSSE Manager and Project Manager. Participate in contractor toolbox talks, blue zone engagements, LFI engagements etc. to ensure effectiveness of the sessions feedback to    be provided in HSSE reports        
• Ensure adherence to and implementation of the Construction Readiness Plan, where changes are made and as applicable Construction Readiness Plan to be updated and Management of Change records retained         
• Ensure that contractors prepare and submit a consolidated HSSE close out file in electronic format with 14 days of completion of their work