Safety Officer - Field Service at Metso Outotec

JOB STATEMENT

The successful Candidate will be responsible for protecting and improving business profitability by managing, developing and coordinating related Quality, Environment, Health and Safety (QEHS) processes and functions.

The position will be servicing MA Africa Internal and External Customer bases. It is critical in sustaining and improving the QEHS relationship between Metso Outotec and its Clients in Africa. The ideal candidate will be able to display a high level of competence in Quality Systems development, Sustainabilility, Continuous Improvement, Enviromental Impact reduction and Health and Safety management.

Job Duties And Responsibilities
 

• Support and ensure MO teams are 'Ready to Operate'

• Identify System and Process gaps and areas for improvement

• Participate in Regional and lead local audits

• Participate in or coordinate environmental assessments

• H&S Inspections and feedback

• Site appointments where necessary

• Analysis and reporting on key metrics on relevant Group Reporting Tool (HSE leading and lagging indicators, Quality system performance)

• Lead QEHS improvement in Local Operation (RCA, Performance Tracking)

• Support Site/Local management in execution of HSE

• Roll out Metso Outotec initiatives and training

• Support risk HIRA process

• Manage Local/site legal framework

• Control HSE data communication and liaison with authorities

• Implement all aspects of Group Management System

• Liaise with customer sites on HSE requirements and initiatives

• Support and oversee investigation process

• Support Quality initiatives in Region

RELATIONSHIPS
 

• Reports directly to the Director QEHS

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL INTERFACES
 

• MO Sales Teams

• MO Service Teams

• MO Support Function Teams

• MO Customer Logistics

• MO Group Functions (QEHS and Business Areas)

• Customer HSE

• Regulatory bodies

Qualifications & Experience
 

• Matric (Grade 12)

• Relevant Quality or Health and Safety Management Qualification from a recognised institute

• Experience in developing and sustaining business systems

• Engineering qualification is an advantage

• Minimum 5 - 10 years experience in Mining or Heavy Industry in a similar role

Skills And Abilities
 

• Team player and enjoy being part of a dynamic working environment

• High level of Competence in MS Office (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)

• Prpcess Flow mapping in Visio an advantage

• Enjoys working in a cross-functional and multi-cultural environment

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Ability to interact / influence multiple functions globally, ability to work in a team atmosphere and in a multi-cultural / multi-language atmosphere

• Global mindset - must be able to work across poles to deliver end result

• Strong sense of urgency, personal ownership of position and willing to go beyond job boundaries

• Embraces change with a strong desire to continuously improve the business process

• Highly motivated individual with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines