Senior Director - Safety

Strategy Development and Implementation

Sets out EGA’s Safety and Governance strategy and framework based on EGA’s overall ESG Sustainability strategy, purpose, bold aspirations, and values. Directs the implementation of the functional strategy ensuring alignment to group strategy, EGA’s vision, mission, and corporate objectives. Ensures that functional strategy and related strategic plans are developed and implemented aligned with the organization’s vision and mission. Provides subject matter expertise for the assigned domain and counsels EGA leadership on related matters to support achievement of corporate and functional strategies.

Shares the approved strategy with local legal authorities where appropriate to obtain feedback as part of continuous improvement.

Manages the effective achievement of functional objectives through leadership, performance management and team development. Establishes SMART KPIs for departments to measure individual and departmental performance against company objectives and values. Leads talent development initiatives in collaboration with discipline experts to ensure business capability. Acts as a role model by promoting organizational values and ethics across the function. Oversees effective coordination with other departments to ensure timely information flow and service delivery.

Oversees the consolidation and recommendation of the functional budget. Monitors financial performance against budget to identify cost reduction opportunities and performance improvements.

Develops company-wide safety policies, processes and procedures and monitors their effectiveness. Implements corporate procedures and guidelines across the business. Communicates relevant safety and governance information to ensure management remains informed of initiatives and changes.

Leads the development of a comprehensive governance framework for safety management across EGA. Oversees implementation of safety policies, systems, procedures and controls to ensure legislative and procedural compliance. Provides expert guidance to management on safety roles and responsibilities. Ensures implementation, review, updating and auditing of EGA safety systems. Monitors safety system procedures and updates them in line with legislative and organizational changes.

Plans, leads and coordinates safety improvement projects across all EGA sites. Leads safety meetings and inspections to ensure compliance and corrective actions. Plans and conducts safety and compliance audits. Develops, implements, manages and maintains comprehensive safety programs. Provides guidance to site management to ensure compliance with local regulations and EGA standards.

Leads day-to-day safety operations across all EGA sites. Reviews and stops operations or activities that may endanger employees. Drives proactive initiatives to minimize workplace injuries and accidents. Leads major incident investigations and oversees investigation reporting. Reviews accident and incident reports. Plans and organizes safety training programs for all organizational levels. Reviews and enhances safety training programs. Conducts safety inspections and audits to ensure compliance.

Analyses accident and incident trends and recommends improvement plans. Provides safety advice and support to area management.

Develops and implements training programs covering international safety standards. Leads safety awareness initiatives through workshops, seminars and communication campaigns. Implements and maintains standardized reporting systems for safety incidents and compliance. Reviews and updates safety procedures to align with international standards and regulations. Promotes continuous improvement through employee feedback. Monitors compliance across international operations through audits and inspections.

Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders while ensuring high standards of business ethics and timely resolution of critical issues.