Construction Health and Safety Officer (3 Month Project Contract)

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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the renewable energy sector is seeking a Health and Safety Officer to join their team on a 3-month fixed term contract basis. The successful incumbent will oversee the Contractor’s Health, Safety and Environmental compliance on the site during construction projects on behalf of the Employer.

Job Location: Clarens, Free State

Job Type: Fixed Term Contract, On-Site

Key duties and responsibilities

• Ensure a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe practices.
• Ensure the control measures are in place that are contained in the project Hazard Identification Risk Assessment (HIRA).
• Ensure the Contractor has Implemented the HSE Management Plans in its approach to construction to achieve zero harm.
• Carry out safety inspection of Work area, work methods, conduct of employees, condition of machinery & Material.
• Highlight the H&S requirements of safety to employees within the construction area during work hours.
• Maintain record and conduct investigation of all incident/dangerous occurrences & recommend.
• Advise the Resident Engineer on the implementation of H&S permit systems.
• Attend and observe H&S meetings & review minutes of the proceedings for Employer.
• Ensure the use of PPE & Safety devices and inspect their condition and fitness for purpose.
• Report to the Resident Engineer on all matters pertaining to status of safety and promotional programmes at the site.
• Encourage raising Near Miss Report on safety along with, improvement initiatives on safety.
• Encourage an open attitude towards reporting of incidents and creating an environment for discussions of incidents, their causes and recommendations.
• Confirm corrective actions are taken to address incidents and nonconformances by reviewing reports from the Contractor’s H&S Officer and management
• Technical lead on specifics of the project

Minimum Requirements

• At least 5 years relevant experience in the construction industry drawn from EPC delivery, project management environment.
• Extensive travel is required
• Current Registration or membership with relevant regulatory body
• SAMTRAC qualified.
• Understanding of Construction techniques with specific emphasis on construction works.
• Strong people management skills.
• H&S Auditing and Supervisory skills

Should you wish to be considered for this opportunity, please apply directly to the advertisement. Should you not hear back from us within 2 weeks of application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful