Senior HSE Professional

Job Overview

• This position is responsible for monitoring and supporting health and safety in the East London plant towards a total safety culture. To drive and maintain the Health, Safety, Ergonomics and Environmental (HSEE) management system and act as HSEE Management Representative. Ensure performance targets are achieved in related areas.

• Matric / Grade 12
• Relevant degree/diploma with qualification in Health and Safety
• Previous experience with ISO
  14001, ISO 45001
• 5 +years full time experience in the Health, Safety and Environmental field
• HSE Experience in Automotive / Manufacturing industry will be an added advantage

• Monitor contractors to ensure they are compliant with minimum HSEE requirements and have a valid permit to work
• Ensure that the company’s HSEE policies and procedures are fully complied with in order to reduce the risk of litigation
• Co-ordinate and control First Aid activities, accident & spillage investigations and collation of accident statistics (internal and external reporting)
• Liaise with all relevant parties on occupational health issues
• Liaise with all relevant parties on all environmental compliance issues
• Schedule and coordinate HSEE committee meetings in accordance with company procedures. Represent the plant externally on HSEE issues, in cooperation and agreement with the Regional HSEE Manager
• Drive and co-ordinate the site behaviour based safety program, Total Safety Culture
• Facilitation of incident investigations involving fire or other emergencies
• Ensure that people with responsibility for safety and environment are challenged
• Act as the “internal consultant” to the plant manager and to the plant management team
• Facilitation of statutory required measurements such as noise, lighting and ventilations surveys, ESD measuring, infrared inspections etc. Initiate appropriate corrective actions
• Facilitate / provide and/or conduct training in all HSEE matters
• Complete and update all Environmental Aspect and Impact assessments and Health/Safety Risk assessments. (including Hazardous Chemical Substance assessments)
• Assist plant management team in the development of HSEE objective and targets to ensure compliance with ISO
  14001 and ISO 45001 and to drive continuous improvement
• Develop management programs for set objectives and targets. Track progress on a monthly basis and report to plant management.
• Maintain ISO
  14001 and ISO 45001 certification
• Conduct internal HSEE audits based on IOS and YFMS and regional requirements
• Track progress of open audit findings as per target dates
• Advise plant management on any updates/changes and actions required pertaining to HSEE legislative requirements
• Ensure requirements as per monthly company KPI's are met (100% compliance). Action plans to be developed and agreed with plant manager if full compliance has not been
• Assist with ergonomic assessments (PEIL)
• Drive PEIP (Prevention Early Intervention Programme - physiotherapy interaction)
• Update existing site HSEE policies, procedures, WI and forms when required
• Develop new where identified necessary
• Maintain an up-to-date list of all HCS used on site. MSDS to be available for all
• Conduct HSEE induction for new employees, temporary workers and external contractors performing work on company premises.
• Ensure all statutory appointments are in place and current
• Conduct annual audits on service providers in terms of ISO
  14001, ISO 45001 certification. EHS Compliance audits. Monitor open actions
• Ensure all required permits are available and valid
• Audit clinic to ensure baseline, annual and exit medicals are conducted as per standard
• Establish PPE requirements for plant based on risk assessment
• Update Corporate Health, Environmental and Safety System on a monthly basis by deadline
• Update monthly information boards
• Ensure all reporting requirements are adhered to
• Facilitate visits from Department of Labour inspectors
• Coordinate and test emergency preparedness procedures