Safety Technician at Ford Middle East & Africa

Role Summary: 

• Support and co-ordinate contractor management inclusive of contractor fleet, internal systems and performance audits, facility improvements and an active role in identifying Hazards and Risks, preventing accidents through process confirmation and auditing and implementing Safety Regulations as determined by the OHS Act No.85 of 1993 and FAS08 standards.

Position Details:

• Coordinate Safety and Health Legal audits, surveys and ensure compliance to the OHS Act
• Safety issue investigation and resolution (Safety and Health Complaints)
• Review Personal Protective Equipment Needs and Suitability
• Coordinate Statutory Safety related training
• Conduct Safety Observation Index Audits
• Conduct Injury analysis and develop PJO questionnaires
• Conduct routine internal audits and inspection and log findings on CCAR
• Introduce and drive new initiatives in terms of health and Safety in the plant
• Regular internal communication at all levels by way of daily morning meetings and set cadences
• Verify all High Potential Near Miss incidents and verify corrective actions implemented
• Conduct administrative Control Audits and provide feedback to respective areas
• Update monthly shop score cards
• Assist Occupational Hygienists with hygiene surveys and compile action plans on findings (Develop CCAR for non-conformities)
• Daily, Weekly and Monthly Statistics Updates
• Assist in Emergency Response
• Contractor Safety Management including training and auditing
• Drive FPS Program through SOS enforcement, process confirmation, WIS updates in line with RAMS and JDI performance board updates
• Ensure daily focus on safety with relevant checklists and safety walks
• Perform incident investigations, generate reports and statistics to relevant departments
• Ensure Legal Safety Compliance Implementation and tracking by way of CCAR
• Identify and assess hazards on new layouts before sign off
• Training employees on the importance of health and safety on the job. Ability in making recommendations following any accidents or incidents
• Update chemical registers
• Facilitate monthly departmental safety meetings
• Develop, update and maintain departmental training needs analysis
• Perform workstation readiness, picture audits and station buy-offs

Performance Measures

• Know and have a passion for our business and our customers
• Have a continuous improvement philosophy and practice
• Build strong relationships/be a team player/develop ourselves & others
• Show initiative, courage, integrity and good corporate citizenship
• Improve quality of work, safety and sustainability
• Have a can do, find a way attitude and emotional resilience
• Hold ourselves and others responsible and accountable for delivering results and satisfying our customers

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  

• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word & Outlook)
• Conduct Injury and Incident Investigation
• Excellent planning & organizing skills
• Good communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Reliable & Pro – Active
• Self-motivated / self-starter
• Attention to detail and action oriented
• Safety Risk Assessment and Analysis
• Strong Team Player

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum National Diploma in Safety Management
• 2-3 years in Health and Safety

N.B Please ensure your CV is attached to your profile to apply for above position