HSE Officer

DESCRIPTION:
Inspect work areas to ensure compliance to all relevant contract, National and site HSE Regulations. Monitor work activities and record relevant information. Audit sub-contractor compliance to HSE plan and applicable legislative requirements and Report to relevant stakeholders as required – Project Team, GW Africa, Client

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Discharge his duties as the CR8(5) on the Wind Farm
• Implementing and management of Health and Safety systems and plans; Always ensure legal compliance with OHS Act and MHS Act, ISO health and safety standards, customer requirements, as well as any other applicable legislation
• Conduct all internal H&S induction training to all employees and contractors at the Project. (Induction, HIRA, Correct use of PPE, Safe behavior and awareness
• Assist in compiling risk assessments. (Baseline, Issue and continuous
• Ensure that daily risk assessments are completed correctly, assessed and distributed
• Manage safety performance of subcontractors. Ensure no sub-contractor is permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file
• Compiling and updating of health and safety file
• Ensure all employees/visitors are inducted prior to being permitted to enter or work on site
• Ensure that all appointments are done as per the site SHE organogram and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained
• Prepare the site emergency evacuation plan and ensure all supervisors and contractors are supplied with a copy of the plan
• Assist and support environmental officer when not on site
• Ensure that all monthly and weekly applicable inspections are done
• Revision of HSE Plan when applicable and required
• Conduct accident/incident investigations and reporting

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:

• The HSE Officer shall function as part of the Project Site Team
• Liaise with Goldwind HO, contractors, external suppliers, and the client representatives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or certificate in HSE
• SACPMP Registration

BASIC SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

• Extremely organized and efficient individual
• Work well under pressure and have impressive stress management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proclivity for catching errors and enacting appropriate changes
• Excellent analytical ability
• Industry specific experience
• Clear Criminal record
• English Speaking
• MS Office software Familiar with the construction activities and limitations of wind farm, substation, and transmission line
• OHS Act; Construction regulations;
• First aid Level 3
• Understanding of OHSAS 45001 and ISO 14001
• Understanding of applicable legislation