HSE Officer (SACPCMP Registered, ISO 45001 – Namibian National) – Walvis Bay

SUMMARY:
Namibian Nationals only.
Under the direction of the QHSE Co-Ordinator, ensure a safe and healthy work environment for all employees, according to agreed company standards. This position will provide leadership and coordination
of the day-to-day safety requirements of the workshop and on-site projects according to company, client and legal safety standards.

POSITION INFO:
Namibian Nationals only
 
Occupational Health and Safety Diploma or Certificate e.g. SAMTRAC / Nebosh.
Registered as SACPCMP
Minimum 3-year health and safety field experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
The ability to demonstrate the application of risk assessment to company operations and activities.
Medical fit and in good physical condition.
Availability to travel.
 
ISO 45001:2018 information and standard
Functional and Behavioural Competencies
Excellent Incident Investigation skills.
Excellent leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Analytical skills.
Probability and decision-making skills.
Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
Effective organisational skills.
 
Responsibilities / Duties / Job Skills
Conduct safety activities including scheduled and unscheduled safety inspections.
Observe work in progress and ensure that proper safety equipment is worn, and relevant safety procedures are followed.
Notify management and staff regarding violations of safety regulations /codes and make recommendations for corrections and follow-up to ensure that violations have been corrected.
Investigate safety and health complaints submitted by management and employees.
Develop and implement, after approval, internal safety rules, policies and guidelines and employee instructions.
Conduct and provide safety training and safety toolbox talks.
Provide HSE support to the projects by maintaining a visible presence in the workshops and project sites, where applicable.
Assist in the coaching, mentoring and implementation of the HSE programmes in the workshop.
Regularly review and be familiar with all applicable safety legislation, to ensure compliance.
Assist in auditing the Safety Management System.
Provide direction, HSE support and resources to all project managers, supervisors and team leaders.
Ensure that all incidents are reported immediately.
Participate and assist the supervisors, team leaders and safety officers in the investigation of incidents to determine root cause and corrective action, where necessary.
Ensure incident corrective actions are followed up on and implemented.
Ensure new employees are inducted to 3CMB requirements, and all required documentation is completed accurately and forwarded to the admin department.
Ensure safety boards with postings including, but not limited to Health and Safety Policy, inspections and audit results, project hazard assessment, location of first aid, etc. are maintained.
Conduct monthly inspections, as per requirements.
Prepare for, and participate in audits such as ISO 45001.
Communicate, coach and assist the staff to ensure that all safety expectations are understood and met.
Perform other duties related to HSE, as required from time to time.
Comply with all relevant health, safety, environmental, quality, legal and regulatory requirements as stipulated by company requirements.
The responsibilities and duties highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. Post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and extent of the post.