HSE Manager
Western Cape, ZA
Job duties
- Discharge his duties as the CR8(5) on the Wind Farm (when necessary).;
- Ensure legal compliance with OHS Act, ISO health and safety standards, customer requirements, as well as any other applicable legislation at all times
- Conduct all internal training on employees. (Induction, Correct use of PPE,etc; Assist in compiling risk assessments. (Baseline, Issue and continuous); Ensure that daily risk assessments are completed correctly, assessed and distributed. Conduct risk assessments to identify potential hazards and develop control measures to mitigate risks. Monitor and review risk assessments regularly to ensure their effectiveness.
- Manage Safety Representatives and chair monthly safety meetings with safety reps and contractors, prepare minutes of meetings; Manage safety performance of subcontractors. Ensure no sub-contractor is permitted to work on site without being in possession of a safety file.
- Ensure that all appointments are done as per the site SHE organogram and the communication of the responsibilities to the appointee is explained.
- Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and first aid protocols. Conduct regular emergency drills to ensure preparedness.
- Ensure compliance with Project speficic Environmental Management Program and regulations, including waste management, pollution control, and resource conservation. Monitor environmental performance and implement measures to reduce the project's environmental impact.
- Investigate accidents, near-misses, and incidents to determine root causes and implement preventive measures. Analyze incident data to identify trends and implement corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Assist in the compilation of HSE documents such as Procedures, project spefici checklists and templates and conducting regular site internal audits (including on subcontractors)
- Conduct routine inspections of construction sites to identify potential hazards, assess risks, and ensure compliance with safety regulations. Document inspection findings and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare daily monitoring reports which reflect the EMPr compliance status, findings, issues and recommended actions for addressing non-compliances and submit these to the ECO on a weekly basis.
- Compile detailed incident reports (including spillage of bitumen, fuels, chemicals, or any other material) and keep a complaint register onsite indicating how these issues were addressed, what rehabilitation measures were taken and what preventative measures were implemented to avoid re-occurrence of incidents/complaints
Job requirements
1. Years experiecne on construction safety related
2. English Speaking
3. MS Office software
4. Familiar with the construction activities and limitations of wind farm, substation and transmission line
5. OHS Act; Construction regulations;
6. First aid Level 3
7. Understanding of OHSAS 45001 and ISO 14001
8. Understanding of applicable legislation
9. Knowledgeable about HR / Labour Law