HES Specialist - Logistics at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Summary of Role

Accountable for Health, Environment and Safety (HES) at Logistics facilities with focus on incident free operations. Support the business in its goal of being, “Most Admired Operation for its Safety, Health and Environmental principals in areas it operates. Use the knowledge of Health, Environment & Safety influencing all levels of Staff including Contractors and 3rd Party to uphold and adherences to Astron Energy Policies, Procedures and Standards at the work place. Work in a team with shared overall accountability, to develop and implement workable solutions while building and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders. Ensure compliance with all applicable legal legislations (OHS Act and Regulations), Municipal ByLaws, Regulatory Requirements and all Astron Energy requirements; related to Health, Safety, Environment, Risk Policies and Procedures. Amenable to occasional travel within SA.

Responsibilities

• Execution and Compliance in Operational Excellence (OE):
• Act as initial point of contact and SME and provide HES and OE (Operational Excellence) Support across departments in Lubricants Manufacturing Plant.
• Define facility HES requirements such as PPE (Personal Protective Equipment), safe work practices applicable to Astron Energy
• Work with HES personnel of the joint facility in the Lubricants Manufacturing Plant, regarding the formulation and implementation of the security and emergency response plans for the Durban Lubricants Plant.
• Monitor and communicate local industry practices, legislative and regulatory requirements
• Lead the process leaders in liaising with local & national government in securing the required permits and licenses pertaining to health, environment & safety.
• Being QMR of ISO:9001, EMR of ISO:14001 and Management Rep for ISO 45001.
• Provide HES support and conduct relevant training to all functions within Lubricants Manufacturing Plant. Lead the monthly HES meetings. Update facility leadership on HES issues. Provide needed OE/HES training to local leadership/workforce
• In coordination with the Maintenance Team, Operations & Warehousing Supervisors and nominated staff, performs monthly HES/Housekeeping audits and ensures that findings are properly recorded and corrected
• Ensure an annual & a 3-year tactical plan are developed that identify key HES risks and gaps and that specific actions are well defined to address the issues.
• Ensure that the OE & HES management system is closely linked to the business planning process.

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s Degree or Btech in Engineering (Mechanical, Construction and the like) or Environmental Health and Safety Management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in HES related roles (Pref Petro Chem)
• Basic understanding and knowledge of Construction Regulations – Registration with SACPCMP, would be advantageous)
• Unendorsed Code 08 driver’s license with experience in conducting fieldwork
• Excellent communication, presentation and influencing skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of OE and commitment to the Company’s values of integrity, partnership and trust and achieving an incident and injury free environment

Skills

• Demonstrated technical knowledge on a wide range of Health, Environment and Safety (HES) principles and processes
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled in developing clear, concise communications and presenting to high level management positions
• Demonstrated experience in stewarding a HES Management System with relevant stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage and implement projects, meeting implementation deadlines, conducting stakeholder engagements and meeting expectations
• Ability to develop and implement workable solutions while building and maintaining good relationships with stakeholders
• Fluent in using Microsoft Office