Safety Officer

SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a SHE Officer to act as the representative for SHE policies, procedures, standards, work instructions, SOPs/SWPs, and serve as the ambassador for SHE on each work shift. The role is focused on delivering excellent SHE services to all employees during the respective shift and serving as the go-to person for SHE-related matters.

POSITION INFO:

Key Performance Areas

Business Protection

- Monitor and enforce compliance with regulatory, ISO, and legal requirements across all sites.
- Ensure the implementation of HSE (Health, Safety & Environmental) policies, procedures, standards, and systems on each shift.
- Support the achievement of annual targets set by the Compliance Section KPIs.
- Implement audits, checks, and inspections to ensure compliance with OHS Act deliverables on a regular basis (weekly/monthly).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., OSH Act, ISO, Environmental, Noise & Energy) in the workplace.
- Maintain legal and regulatory compliance by sending samples, reports, and inspections to relevant authorities (e.g., water samples, meter readings).

Health & Safety Management

- Provide SHEE (Safety, Health, Environment, and Environment) consulting services and advice to the manufacturing plant.
- Participate in investigations and reporting of incidents in the workplace, and devise and implement preventative strategies.
- Conduct regular HIRA (Hazard Identification & Risk Assessments), environmental assessments, and update SWPs and SOPs.
- Assist with annual SHEE inductions for all employees and provide incidental training throughout the year.
- Develop and participate in new safety programs to continuously improve SHEE standards.
- Lead by example in maintaining compliance with all safety regulations and create safety bulletins, toolbox talks, etc., to raise awareness.
- Implement and maintain health and safety standards to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
- Perform regular inspections of equipment (e.g., ladders, racks, forklifts, PPE, machinery) and address safety concerns.
- Manage contractor Health and Safety file readiness and drive compliance.
- Issue work permits to staff and contractors as necessary.

Environmental Management

- Ensure implementation of the Environmental Management System in compliance with legislation and ISO standards.
- Conduct monthly environmental assessments and work with relevant managers to address any findings and implement improvements.
- Develop and maintain an audit matrix with scheduled internal audits, report on findings, and monitor improvements.
- Investigate incidents, accidents, and injuries, and attend relevant training as required.

Energy Management

- Support the energy efficiency plan by driving initiatives to reduce energy consumption.
- Promote energy-saving awareness by implementing schedules for turning off unused equipment, investing in energy-efficient solutions, and fixing air leaks.
- Install energy-saving equipment such as light sensors and lamps.

Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with current legislation, standards, and legal requirements by validating risk assessments during HSE inspections.
- Review and ensure risk assessments are completed for all contractor jobs prior to commencement of work.
- Conduct job hazard identification and risk assessments (HIRA), and improve processes to mitigate hazards.
- Identify risks in tasks, score hazards, and implement necessary controls to reduce significant risks.

People Management

- Support people management initiatives to ensure timely access to information, document storage, and meeting SHEEQ deadlines.
- Coordinate activities to ensure compliance with ISO standards and SharePoint management for documentation.
- Track the performance of all SHEEQ-related targets and deadlines.
- Manage the consolidated HSE Plant training plan, ensuring proper execution and documentation.
- Attend daily production QSB meetings to provide SHEE-related information and participate in strategic team meetings.
- Assist with daily administration functions and ensure continuous improvement in SHE culture.
- Perform any other duties as required by the SHEEQ Manager or Duty Manager.

Job Specifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum:
- Grade 12 Certificate
- National Diploma in Safety Management (preferred) or equivalent
- SAMTRAC or similar safety qualification
- Knowledge of OHS Act, ISO standards, Environmental, Noise & Energy regulations
Advantageous:
- Tertiary studies in SHE (Safety, Health, Environmental) Management or equivalent
- Additional training or work experience in OHS Act, ISO, Environmental, and Energy Management

EXPERIENCE
Minimum:
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in a manufacturing or related field.
Advantageous:
- Previous experience in a manufacturing facility, especially in an environment similar to the client's operations.

 

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